Understanding Money, Markets and Risk
What the Programme Delivers
01
Build Real Financial Capability
Students learn practical money skills including income, taxation, budgeting, credit, financial risk and long-term planning — building confidence to make informed financial decisions.
02
Apply Learning Through Simulation
Students manage £100,000 virtual portfolios using a safe trading simulation, analysing market data, company news and financial reports to test strategies and reflect on outcomes.
03
Develop Critical Thinking and Teamwork
Students work in teams of 3–4, developing collaboration, communication and strategic thinking while making decisions in uncertain market conditions.
04
Connect Learning to the Real World
Through mentor insight and real financial market scenarios, students see how economic change, business decisions and financial markets interact.
Register InterestHow the Programme Works
The programme runs over three weeks and combines structured lessons with independent learning.
Students:
- Complete modular lessons on budgeting, credit, markets, investing and ethics
- Learn through short mentor videos and guided activities
- Work collaboratively to analyse information and make financial decisions
- Apply their learning through a national stock picking simulation challenge
All trading activity takes place using virtual portfolios and fictional capital only.
Students do not trade real money or open financial accounts.
Students explore financial topics through modular lessons, including:
Flexible for Schools
Students learn how markets work while developing responsible decision-making and ethical awareness.
Delivery options
The programme is designed to fit easily within school timetables.
- PSHE
- Tutor time
- Enrichment programmes
- Blended learning
Student commitment
- Approx. 12 hours across 3 weeks
- Example: 3 × 1-hour sessions per week plus independent learning
A Safe Educational Environment
Teachers maintain full oversight of student participation through the platform.
All programme activity takes place in a structured educational setting designed for learning and exploration.
Key safeguards include:
- Virtual portfolios and simulated capital only
- No real trading or financial accounts
- No financial advice or product promotion
- Clear distinction between education and real-world investing
Get Involved
The pilot programme aims to reach 2,000 students across UK schools, with participation open to students from all subject backgrounds, not just economics or maths.
Programme dates:
8 June – 26 June 2026
To find out more or register your school’s interest:
Register Interest