LMM frequently asked questions

All the support offered through Learning Money Matters is free.

It is possible for schools to get support from our consultants more than once, or in different ways. pfeg recognises that every school is different and may need more support in a given area, or at a given time. If a school has already begun to teach personal finance or is experienced in delivering finance education as a matter of course they will need less support than a school considering the concept for the first time. The pfeg consultant assigned to you will help you assess exactly what you need.

Learning Money Matters is a five-year initiative which started in 2006. By 2011 we are hoping that all secondary schools in England will be teaching financial education with confidence as a natural part of their work. Life will go on after Learning Money Matters and our website, resources and staff will continue to answer your questions and concerns.

You can register online, or phone us on 020 7330 9470.

No. Registering for Learning Money Matters simply means that your details are entered on our database so that you can receive information and help from the right regional office for you. You will be contacted by our consultants and can then access the support you need. There is no obligation to continue using pfeg's services any more than you need.

The differences in the curriculum between England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and the level of funding currently available, mean that Learning Money Matters is only available to secondary schools in England. pfeg is a UK-wide organisation and continues to work closely with the Scottish Centre for Financial Education and organisations based in Northern Ireland and Wales.

Learning Money Matters is the schools strand of the FSA's National Strategy for Financial Capability and has the specific remit of working with the full range of secondary schools across England. pfeg does also offer resources and support to primary schools, through its separate What Money Means programme.

The whole Learning Money Matters project will be subject to systematic and ongoing evaluation from an external evaluator. We will also obtain regular feedback on the impact and effectiveness from pupils and teachers via our close partnerships with schools. We will change our approach and develop solutions quickly and sensitively in response to any problems or concerns which are identified.

All secondary schools and sixth form colleges in England are eligible for the resources and support provided by Learning Money Matters. However, pfeg only works with schools after a full and detailed discussion of their needs and the needs of the student body. Learning Money Matters works because it is carefully tailored to individual schools, the needs of its students and the best fit with the curriculum.