Life Skills·Money & Finance·conceptual
Looking After Money
Keeping money safe; not losing coins or notes; understanding that money has real value and should be treated carefully; basic money responsibility
Suggested ages 5–7
Evidence of understanding
- Describe at least two ways to keep money safe (purse, wallet, money box, giving to a grown-up)
- Explain why it matters if you lose money
- Show that they treat real coins and notes carefully rather than leaving them lying around
Assessment prompt
If you gave Looking After Money some coins to look after at a shop, would they keep them safe and know where they put them?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.