Pilot-ready financial education for schools (ages 5–18)

Piggy Bank to Pension provides age-appropriate programmes for primary and secondary pupils. Delivery is designed to be neutral, inclusive, and workload-aware — suitable for scrutiny by SLT and governors.

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What we offer

Two programmes under the Piggy Bank to Pension umbrella — designed for different age groups.

Professor Pennyworth’s Curious Coin Club

Primary • KS1–KS2 (Ages 5–11)

Primary

• Story-led learning that builds curiosity and healthy money language
• Cross-curricular links (PSHE, oracy, maths vocabulary)
• Designed to be inclusive and age-appropriate

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Money Smart Lab Series

Secondary • Ages 11–18

Secondary

• Money, Life, Invest & Biz Labs (practical and modern)
• 40-minute lesson structure with time for Q&A
• Optional Dragons’ Den-style pitch finale for engagement

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How a pilot works

A simple, low-burden way to evaluate suitability before any wider rollout.

1) Intro call

15–30 minutes

Confirm cohort, timetable fit, safeguarding expectations, and success criteria.

2) Review materials

School scrutiny

SLT/PSHE lead can review outline plans and boundaries in advance.

3) Deliver pilot

In-school sessions

Short pilot delivery with classroom teacher oversight at all times.

4) Feedback & next steps

Light-touch evaluation

Staff + pupil reflection, what worked well, and whether to continue or adapt.

Safeguarding & boundaries

Clear scope helps schools feel confident and protects pupils.

What we do

Educational, neutral, age-appropriate

• Teach concepts: money, choices, saving, inflation, value creation
• Encourage reasoning, reflection and discussion
• Use inclusive language suitable for diverse backgrounds

What we don’t do

Not advice, not commercial

• No financial advice
• No product promotion or sponsorship messaging
• No requirement for pupils to share personal/family financial information

Teacher Load Promise

Designed to support teachers — not add burden.

Workload protection

Practical delivery design

• Classroom-ready materials
• No marking requirement
• No extra data returns
• Teacher remains in control of the classroom

Consistent quality

Replicable and documented

• Clear learning intentions
• Age-appropriate vocabulary scaffolding
• Simple reflection to evidence learning
• Designed to scale beyond a single individual

Inspection and governance readiness

A calm, well-documented approach that supports curriculum intent, implementation and impact.

Curriculum sequencing

Coherent progression

Concepts are revisited at increasing depth from KS1 to KS4 (age-appropriate progression).

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Impact without data overload

Low-stakes evidence

Evidence through discussion, vocabulary, reflection, and pupil voice — without burdensome testing.

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Values and public benefit

Ethical guardrails

Child-first approach, non-commercial content, and inclusive language.

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Downloads

Resources for SLT, governors, and school scrutiny.

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Brand asset (PNG)

Useful for internal slide decks and comms.

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Proposal pack (coming soon)

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FAQ

Common questions from school leaders.

How much timetable time is needed?

Flexible delivery

Pilots can be delivered as a short series (e.g., 6 weeks) or as enrichment sessions depending on school needs.

Is this PSHE/Citizenship-aligned?

Designed for school fit

Yes — programmes are designed to sit naturally alongside PSHE, citizenship, and careers-related learning.

Will pupils be asked about their family’s money?

No. Pupils are never required to share personal or family financial information.

Can we review materials before starting?

Yes

Yes. Schools can review programme outlines and boundaries prior to delivery.

Ready to explore a pilot?

Get in touch to discuss cohort, timing, and how we can support your school.