🍎 Course Overview

My club is structured to build a strong foundation in finance, key life and transferable skills for positioning in the future of work/career. My club focuses on teaching pupils aged 11-14 how to develop useful financial skills to help prepare them for their future and the world of work. Each lesson in the suite is adapted to suit each club class. Throughout this lesson, there are a range of activities designed to help students understand the link between core transferable skills and financial capability.

By blending Montessori principles with innovative educational strategies to create an inclusive, engaging, student-centered learning environment, students will learn through exploration, discussion, and real-world application. Each week, we'll focus on a new theme, starting with the Week 1 Topic and gradually moving upwards through the subsequent week topics as outlined below;
 
Week of July 14th: Topic/Theme 1:  The Budget Game
Week of July 22nd: Topic/Theme 2:   The Virtual Bank
Week of July 28th: Topic/Theme 3: Money skills lesson one: Recognizing your money personality
Week of Aug 5th: Topic/Theme 4: Money skills lesson two: Value for money
Week of Aug 12: Topic/Theme 5: Money skills lesson three: Next steps in your financial journey
Week of Aug 19th: Topic/Theme 6: Maths in everyday life
Week of Aug 26th: Topic/Theme 7: Money skills lesson four: Dealing with financial dilemmas
Week of Sept 2nd: Topic/Theme 8: Negotiating and persuading lesson
Week of Sept 9th: Topic/Theme 9: Transferable skills activity
Week of Sept 16th: Topic/Theme 10: How entrepreneurs solve problems animation
Week of Sept 23rd: Topic/Theme 11: Making the most of your virtual work experience
Week of Sept 30th: Topic/Theme 12: Transition toolkit
Week of Oct 7th: Topic/Theme 13: Growth mindset toolkit
Week of Oct 14th: Topic/Theme 14: Self confidence lesson
Week of Oct 21st: Topic/Theme 15: Recognizing and building personal skills lesson
Week of Oct 28th: Topic/Theme 16: Exploring personal strengths for employment lesson
Week of Nov 4th: Topic/Theme 17: Adaptability
Week of Nov 11th: Topic/Theme 18: Problem solving
Week of Nov 18th: Topic/Theme 19: Listening and speaking (communication)
Week of Nov 25th: Topic/Theme 20: Creativity
Week of Dec 2nd: Topic/Theme 21: Leadership
Week of Dec 9th: Topic/Theme 22: Aiming high (proactivity)
Week of Dec 16th: Topic/Theme 23: Staying positive (resilience)
Week of Dec 23rd: Topic/Theme 24: Putting enterprise skills into action
Week of Dec 30th: Topic/Theme 25: Innovation and idea generation
Week of Jan 6th, 2025: Topic/Theme 26: Skills knock-out quick-fire activity
Week of Jan 13th: Topic/Theme 27: Strategies for improving your skills quick-fire activity
Week of Jan 20th: Topic/Theme 28: Understanding behaviors for work lesson
Week of Jan 27th: Topic/Theme 29: The journey to your career lesson
Week of Feb 3rd: Topic/Theme 30: What is coding?
Week of Feb 10th: Topic/Theme 31: The importance of challenge quick-fire activity
Week of Feb 17th: Topic/Theme 32: Personality match: Quick-fire activity
Week of Feb 24th: Topic/Theme 33: Let’s talk careers quick-fire activity
Week of Mar 3rd: Topic/Theme 34: Setting goals lesson
Week of Mar 10th: Topic/Theme 35: Building a positive online reputation
Week of Mar 17th: Topic/Theme 36: Communicating digitally in the world of work
Week of Mar 24th: Topic/Theme 37: Exploring different job sectors and roles
Week of Mar 31st: Topic/Theme 38: Explore a learning pathway to build key skills
Week of April 7th: Topic/Theme 39: Explore a learning pathway to support personal development and overcoming challenges
Week of April 14th: Topic/Theme 40: Green jobs animations 
Week of April 21st: Topic/Theme 41: Your guide to the green jobs of the future

🍎 Dates

Sections 1-8:
During the Summer Holiday (Now till August 31)
One 55-minute classes running Mon-Friday from 8am-3pm MST/MDT (i.e 8-8:55, 9-9:55, 10-10:55, 11-11:55, etc.)

Sections 8-12:
Once new term begins (SEPTEMBER)
One 55-minute classes running Mon-Friday 12pm-3pm MST/MDT (i.e 12-12:55, 1-1:55, 2-2:55, 3-3:55 etc.)


🏆 What Learners Will Gain

The topics build on and further explore those covered in previous learning and provide pupils the opportunity to put their financial literacy skills into practice through group activities whilst also developing the 8 core transferable skills; Adaptability, Aiming high/proactivity, Creativity, Leadership, Listening and speaking/Communication, Problem solving, Resilience, and Teamwork skills through and animation which students will thoroughly explore. The whole suite of resources has been awarded the Young Money Quality Mark. Lessons help to build positive money habits in the future whilst practicing elements of maths. 

🌟 Why Join?

This class is more than just a LifeSkills club; it's a journey towards understanding through group activities whilst also developing the core transferable skills of communication and creativity. With my background as a Banker and Financial Management Professional, experienced educator, and Quantum STEM guide, I'm committed to providing an enriching, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Whether you're curious about money or looking to be future ready, this club is for you!

Join us for this exciting Ongoing adventure into the world of finance and numeracy. Let's embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and growth together!