Authentic opportunities for pupils’ to apply their numeracy skills
To improve their financial education and their understanding of the world of work, older pupils take on a range of responsibilities across the school through authentic learning experiences. They apply for roles such as shop assistant in the craft shop or groundskeeper for the school’s outdoor areas, developing key skills in budgeting, writing job applications, and interviewing techniques. These real-life contexts enhance their numeracy skills through costing and budgeting tasks while also building confidence, communication skills, and a sense of responsibility.