About the Awards
Why has RBS created these awards?
- To raise the profile of personal finance education (PFE)
- To celebrate outstanding achievement in PFE
- To help spread best practice in PFE
RBS introduced the awards in recognition of the growing importance of PFE in primary and secondary schools and colleges today. It is vital that young people learn how to understand and manage their finances at an early age.
The award scheme looks to discover and recognise the best efforts made by schools, colleges and individual teachers in PFE. The 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 awards proved that there are great examples of teaching going on in schools across the UK.
The scheme represents an ongoing commitment to building awareness of the importance of PFE and sharing best practice across the educational community.
What are the prizes?
Category 1
Best all-round approach to PFE:
Winner of both primary and secondary awards – £1,500 for the school and a laptop for the individual.
Runners up of both primary and secondary awards – £500 for the school and an iPod shuffle for the individual.
Category 2
Teacher award:
Winner of both primary and secondary awards – £1,500 for the school and a laptop for the individual.
Runners up of both primary and secondary awards – £500 for the school and an ipod shuffle for the individual.
Category 3
Student award:
Winner of both primary and secondary awards – £1,500 for the school plus exciting prizes for the individual or group.
Runners up of both primary and secondary awards – £500 for the school plus exciting prizes for the individual or group.
What are the timings?
The RBS PFE Awards will be back in 2012 for a new year. Register your interest in next year’s scheme.
RBS has a longstanding commitment to PFE, working with teachers to deliver the RBS MoneySense for Schools programme which promotes good money management skills – go to www.rbs.co.uk/moneysenseforschools to find out more.
pfeg is the leading independent charity providing free support, resources and expert consultancy to help schools plan and teach financial capability. Its mission is to ensure that all young people leaving school are equipped with the confidence, skills and knowledge they need in financial matters to take part fully in society. pfeg works with teachers, government, consumer bodies and financial industry representatives to assist schools in delivering personal finance education to the highest possible standards – making sure that children and young people are able to understand money and make informed choices which will help them to build security and economic well-being in the long-term. For more information please visit www.pfeg.org.
We were overwhelmed that our student entry was considered the best in the country, and it’s fantastic to win this national competition. As year eleven students, it’s great that we can leave the college on such a high and we really hope that the work we have done with younger students will leave a legacy that continues long into the future.
Bethan Oakes
Student at Roseberry Sports and Community College in Durham
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