Factsheet 8

NatWest - Face2Face with Finance

Face2Face with Finance is an award-winning programme of practical, active learning experiences to help schools and colleges teach personal finance and enterprise skills within the curriculum. NatWest introduced the programme in 1994 and it has been highly regarded by those schools and colleges which have used it.

Finance skills are life skills

Research with parents and young people has shown that the need for financial education is very real. Nine out of ten young people say that they would like to learn about managing money at school or college, and that banks can, and should, play an important part in teaching money matters.

The programme

The programme’s elements are designed to be as relevant, interesting, challenging and interactive as possible. The handbooks, which provide all the information you need to plan and run the activities, are available to download for free at the website www.natwestf2f.com

Face2Face has the following modules, which can be used collectively or individually to meet needs as required:

• Basic Banking: a series of activities which have been designed to help students deal with the fundamentals of managing their own finances.
• Cards and card services: activities for young people to learn about the range of payment cards available.
• Enterprise: students can explore or set up a community enterprise or business. Enterprises can be established in almost any part of the curriculum and are highly effective as a means of promoting teamwork, problem-solving, and other personal skills.
• Fresher Finance: opportunities for students considering applying for a place in higher education to learn about the principles of managing their money and time.
• Simulations: ‘Tender’, ‘Credit Worthy’, ‘It’s Your Life’ - these simulations were based on real life and engage young people in a variety of roleplaying scenarios and other indirect learning exercises.

For more information visit www.natwestf2f.com