Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    18 Jan 2027
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    12:00
    Duration
    1 Week
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Monday
    Start Date
    18 Jan 2027
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MBEX313ML

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free

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Smart Spending and Saving

Smart Spending and Saving

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With real incomes falling and personal debt at a record high, it’s vital to improve your personal finance skills. This one day workshop gives you practical guidance on compiling a personal budget and using it to make good decisions about your spending.

  • Entry Requirements


    A basic level of English and IT is needed.

  • Course Content


    At the end of this course you should be able to:

    *Understand financial terms

    *Understand the purpose and benefits of having a bank or building society account

    *Be able to compare personal income with expenditure and budgeting

    *How to make savings in weekly expenditure

    *Outline features of savings accounts

    *Identify reasons why borrowing money could be necessary

    *Outline the features of different ways to borrow money

    *Understand the purpose of insurance

  • Progression Next Steps


    Join other workshops , part time courses or distance learning courses at the college. Also IT courses and volunteering to gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV.

  • Additional Information


    Please bring A4 cartridge paper.

    The college will provide pens and ink.

  • Course Structure


    The workshops are all delivered in groups ( approx 8-10 learners). Workshops run each term and last for 2 hours. Learners are encouraged to participate in class activities and work in groups. Learners are given resources to take away after the workshops and are also invited to book a follow up one to one careers appointment if they wish.

  • Assessment Details


    There is no assessment