The Financial Studies course has been designed to provide students with a challenging qualification covering the core disciplines of financial capability. Learners are encouraged to become responsible borrowers, sensible savers, and develop an appreciation of the need for financial planning throughout their life. The key content areas are: Importance of financial capability for immediate, short-term, medium-term and long-term financial needs. Financial services and products, including sources of help and advice. Borrowing, budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow. The impact of external influences at different stages in the personal life cycle. Risk and reward in managing personal finance.
In Year 12 students complete learning and assessment for the following units: Unit 1 – Financial Capability for the Immediate and Short-Term. Unit 2 – Financial Capability for the Medium and Long-Term. In Year 13 students complete: Unit 3 – Sustainability of an Individual’s Finances. Unit 4 – Sustainability of the Financial Services System. Units are assessed by external examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Willingham Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3RF |
The Financial Studies course has been designed to provide students with a challenging qualification covering the core disciplines of financial capability. Learners are encouraged to become responsible borrowers, sensible savers, and develop an appreciation of the need for financial planning throughout their life. The key content areas are: Importance of financial capability for immediate, short-term, medium-term and long-term financial needs. Financial services and products, including sources of help and advice. Borrowing, budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow. The impact of external influences at different stages in the personal life cycle. Risk and reward in managing personal finance.
In Year 12 students complete learning and assessment for the following units: Unit 1 – Financial Capability for the Immediate and Short-Term. Unit 2 – Financial Capability for the Medium and Long-Term. In Year 13 students complete: Unit 3 – Sustainability of an Individual’s Finances. Unit 4 – Sustainability of the Financial Services System. Units are assessed by external examination.