For Teachers, By Teachers

Expert financial education that works in the classroom and changes lives

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At Just Finance Foundation, we believe financial education is most powerful when it reflects the realities of the classroom. That’s why our LifeSavers programme has been shaped from the start by the people who know schools best – teachers.

Classroom educators, subject leads and school leaders have helped us create a programme about money that’s practical, curriculum-linked and rooted in the values that underpin meaningful learning.

We offer our financial education programme, LifeSavers, free to schools across the UK. Designed by teachers, for teachers, LifeSavers includes curriculum-linked resources, CPD, and whole-school tools that make it easy to embed financial education in a way that supports your existing goals — whether that’s meeting Ofsted expectations, delivering your school’s values, or equipping your pupils with skills for life.

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Made by teachers. Made for classrooms

From lesson planning to assemblies, every part of LifeSavers is shaped by experienced educators who understand what works — and what doesn’t. We test, adapt and improve everything with real feedback from schools like yours.

We know your time is limited, your priorities are full, and your pupils have different needs. That’s why we focus on resources that are:

  • Easy to use straight from the folder or screen

  • Adaptable to your class, values or school day

  • Rooted in real-life conversations children are already having about money

Because when teachers lead the way, financial education becomes more effective and more meaningful.

Trusted. Free. For every school.

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We are a charity with a clear mission: to equip future generations with meaningful financial education for life.

Thanks to the generosity of our funders, LifeSavers is completely free for UK primary schools. No cost. No catch. Just meaningful education, backed by evidence, and designed to get the best outcomes for your students, fit your curriculum and respect your time.

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Feedback that drives change

Your input directly shapes what we do next. We gather feedback in a range of ways:

  • A one-time baseline survey when schools first join

  • An end-of-year survey to assess impact and hear what’s working

  • Short interviews and research projects to explore new approaches

  • Ongoing input from our team of experienced teacher and headteacher advisors

These insights allow us to keep improving LifeSavers, tailor resources to real classroom needs, and demonstrate the programme’s impact to supporters and funders.

Your feedback helps other schools. It shapes national guidance. And it helps keep our work free and grounded in what matters most.

  • Your voice shapes education across the UK

    Every insight from teachers strengthens our national work — from the resources we build to the policies we influence. Through case studies, research and collaborative projects, your voice helps shape what financial education looks like in classrooms up and down the country.

    Download our Impact Report

  • Milo’s Money – Financial Education for the Early Years

    You told us KS1 needed age-appropriate, engaging content. We built Milo’s Money — a free resource for 5–7 year-olds that includes a digital storybook, interactive toy, classroom materials and a values-led online game. It’s now one of our most popular tools across the UK.

    Find out more about Milo’s Money

  • The Five Big Questions – Refreshed and Reimagined

    Feedback told us to make LifeSavers more digital and accessible. The Five Big Questions now includes downloadable PowerPoints, eco-friendly classroom activities, refreshed curriculum links and ready-to-use assemblies.

    Explore the updated Five Big Questions

  • Alternative Provision Resources – Co-Created for Complex Settings

    Through collaboration with 20 Alternative Provision settings, we built a new stream of resources designed specifically for SEMH settings and PRUs. These tools reflect your experience, language and approach — and support learners with the highest need.

    Learn more about the AP project

Get involved in our upcoming research

We’re always working on what’s next — and we want you involved.

If you want to be part of a national movement to improve financial education, share your expertise, or help design future resources, we’d love to hear from you.

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Meet our expert educators

Our programme team brings years of classroom and leadership experience. They’ve taught financial education in real school settings and know what works — and what gets in the way.

It’s this practical insight that shapes every part of LifeSavers, making it truly for teachers, by teachers.

Meet the team, hear how they can support your school, or book a call directly.

Ready to make a difference?

Every conversation we have with a teacher helps shape the future of financial education. Whether you’re exploring LifeSavers for your school, or ready to influence what comes next, we’d love to hear from you.