Y5/6 (B): Economic wellbeing
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Y5/6 (B): Economic wellbeing
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
Year 5 and 6
- Understand that there can be a range of feelings related to money and the desire to spend and save.
- Understand their responsibilities in keeping money safe in the bank.
- Understand that stereotypes can exist in the workplace and how these can affect people.
- Understand what gambling is and some risks associated with it.
Year 5 only
- Understand that there are a range of jobs that people can do, what some of these jobs are and what is required for some jobs.
Year 6 only
- Understand that there are different routes into careers.
Suggested prior learning
Y3/4 (B): Economic wellbeing
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Y5/6 (B): Lesson 1: Attitudes to money
To understand attitudes and feelings around money
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 2: Keeping money safe
To understand how to keep money in bank accounts safe
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 3: Stereotypes in the workplace
To understand that stereotypes can exist in the workplace but they should not affect people’s career aspirations
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 4: Gambling
To begin to understand the risks associated with gambling
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 5: Careers
To understand the range of jobs people might do (Y5) To understand the different routes available into careers (Y6)
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