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Financial Decision Making – PSHE Unit ( Living in the Wider World)
Perfect for schools following the PSHE Association’s Secondary Thematic Programme Builder

📘 Topic Focus:
Helping students make informed financial choices, understand debt and gambling risks, and explore how advertising influences spending habits.

This unit equips students with practical life skills to confidently manage money, avoid financial pitfalls, and recognize the psychological tactics behind gambling and targeted advertising. Through thought-provoking activities, real-life scenarios, and student-friendly resources, this PSHE unit makes financial literacy both relevant and engaging.

Included Lesson Topics:
☑️ Online Gambling & In-App Purchases
☑️ What is Money?
☑️ Finance, Budgeting & Employment
☑️ Saving & Managing Money
☑️ Targeted Advertising & Data Usage
☑️ Consumer Rights & Responsibilities
Bonus Materials:
☞ Finance and Careers Quiz
☞ Introduction to Year 10 PSHE

Learning Outcomes:
Students will learn:
• How to budget effectively and understand saving options
• The risks and realities of debt, including payday loans and credit ratings
• How targeted ads influence financial decisions
• About the psychology behind gambling and how to resist its pull
• How gambling relates to debt, addiction, and legal issues
• About fraud, cybercrime, and financial safety online
• How to manage financial risk and make informed choices

Each Lesson Pack Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint Slides
• Embedded Videos, Real-Life Case Studies & Quizzes
• Student Worksheets & Mindfulness Extensions
• Confidence Checkers & Assessment Opportunities
• Teacher Guidance Notes (on select slides)
• Mapped to DfE & PSHE Association Guidance
(PoS refs: H25, R38, L16–L20, L25)
• Fully compliant with the 2020 Statutory Health & RSE Curriculum

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