Risking money: Staying safe and in control

16+ years

This session will prepare young people to start making bigger spending decisions as they move into independent living. It will help them understand the potential emotional and financial consequences of taking risks with money, such as gambling. It will also alert them to the danger of financial scams, financial crime and financial abuse within an abusive and controlling relationship, and how to protect themselves against these hazards

KEY LEARNINGS

  • How they behave with money can create financial risks
  • Insurance is one way of protecting themselves against financial risk
  • The changing nature of financial scams and how to stay one step ahead

One-to-one delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Money problem scenarios

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Resource sheet: Who's got my money?

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Next steps and information sheet

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Group delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Money problem scenarios

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Resource sheet: Who's got my money?

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Next steps and information sheet

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Virtual delivery guidance notes

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Guide to delivering virtual sessions

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Money problem scenarios

Download PDF (PDF, 228 KB)

Resource sheet: Who's got my money?

Download PDF (PDF, 440 KB)

Next steps and information sheet

Download PDF (PDF, 215 KB)