Nationwide launches teacher accreditation to boost financial education in schools

Materials used for Money Lessons have been designed with input from psychologists and special educational needs teaching specialists. 

Teachers who complete the accreditation will receive a certificate from the CPD Certification Service. 

Nationwide will track completions and the number of teachers, schools and modules involved.

Amanda Beech, director of retail services at Nationwide, said: “It’s clear that parents want to see financial education taught in schools, as many worry about what their children are learning on social media. 

“We also know teachers want to give children clear, trustworthy guidance, but need more support and time. 

“This new accreditation provides teachers simple, ready-to-use tools helping pupils to make safer everyday money decisions and gives parents reassurance that trusted teachers, using trusted materials, are shaping their children’s financial habits – both for now and into their futures.”

Sarah Webster, headteacher at Christ The King RC Primary School in Burnley, said: “Teachers recognise the importance of teaching money skills, but recent research shows that many lack the time, resources or confidence to deliver this effectively. 

“Nationwide’s new accreditation, supported by fully prepared lessons and high-quality planning materials, provides a practical solution to that challenge. 

“It enables teachers to embed financial education with ease, ensuring children develop essential money skills from an early age.”

Webster added: “This is particularly important at a time when so much of what they encounter online is unregulated.

“This initiative not only strengthens classroom practice, it also helps schools play a meaningful role in improving financial confidence and inclusion.”