Money Skills for Students

Master the real world money habits school didn't teach. From budgeting and saving to avoiding debt and investing, I help young people (14–21) build the confidence to handle adult life without the stress or complexity.

Who this coaching is for?

This service supports young people who want to feel more confident with money before adult life throws real responsibilities their way.

I work with:

  • Secondary school students (ages 14–17)

  • Sixth form and college students

  • Young adults (ages 18–21)

  • Students preparing for work, university, or independent living

Parental consent is required for students under 16.

Why financial coaching matters at this age

Most people don’t struggle with money because they’re “bad with numbers”. They struggle because they were never taught how money works.

Students today face:

  • Easy access to credit and buy-now-pay-later schemes

  • Rising living costs

  • Financial pressure earlier than previous generations

  • Big decisions with little guidance

Learning these skills early helps students:

  • Avoid unnecessary debt

  • Build healthy money habits

  • Reduce financial stress later in life

  • Make better decisions with confidence, not fear.

What students learn

My coaching is practical, age appropriate, and focused on real life not theory

Students are supported with :

Foundations & Banking

Income & Habits: How money works and why small habits matter.

Modern Banking: Navigating accounts, cards, and digital payments safely.

Credit & Debt Awareness

The UK System: How credit works and what your score and items on your report mean.

Avoiding Traps: Understanding the real cost of incurring debt and "buy-now-pay-later" schemes.

Budgeting & Saving

Smart Spending: Managing income and tracking costs without feeling restricted.

Goal Setting: Building emergency funds and saving for short-term goals.

Future Planning

Investing Basics: High level introduction to strategic long-term wealth building concepts.

Life Readiness: Preparing for the financial transition to uni or work.

Everything is explained clearly, with real examples students recognise.

How the coaching works

Sessions are supportive, inclusive and interactive.

There’s no judgement, no pressure, and no expectation that students already “know” anything.

Coaching can be delivered:

  • One-to-one via online coaching

  • In partnership with schools, colleges, or organisations run as workshops.

Sessions are structured but flexible, allowing students to ask questions and engage openly.

What makes this different

This is not.

Financial products being sold

Investment recommendations

Pressure to take action

A boring lecture

This isn’t a lecture and it isn’t financial advice.

The focus is on:

Education

Awareness

Building confidence

Developing long-term habits

Students leave understanding why money decisions matter, not just what to do.

Outcomes for students

Increased Confidence

Feel more confident talking about money and asking questions

Financial Awareness

Understand where money goes and why it matters

Intentional Decisions

Make more deliberate spending and saving choices

Mistake Avoidance

Sidestep common early financial pitfalls

Life Readiness

Feel better prepared for adulthood and independence

“The goal isn’t perfection; it’s progress and understanding.”

Pricing

Students Coaching Programme

4-weeks

£175 - ages 14-17

£300 - ages 18-21

Practical money skills and education to get you fully equipped for adult life

A structured 4-week financial education programme made up of 4 x 45-minute sessions designed to educate young people on how to build healthy money habits from confidently without pressure whilst limiting risk .

This programme focuses on understanding money, making good decisions, and developing habits that support independence and long-term financial wellbeing.

For secondary school students, sixth formers, and young adults aged 14–21 only. Parental consent required for under 16s

  • Understanding money and how it works in everyday life

  • Budgeting basics and managing income responsibly

  • Banking essentials (accounts, cards, and digital money)

  • Saving habits and an introduction to investing concepts

  • Building confidence, discipline, and how to avoid unwanted debt

Educational institutions and other organisations can get in contact to get a quote.

Parents & Schools

Financial confidence is closely linked to wellbeing, independence, and life readiness.

This service complements:

Pastoral support

Careers guidance

Personal development programmes

Interested in student coaching?

If you’re a parent, student, school, or organisation interested in the student financial coaching programme, the next step is to get in contact to see if this service is the right fit.