How can I use a bank account?

Money themes:

  • Savings & pensions
  • Budgeting
  • Critical consumers

This topic introduces the main services and types of account offered by banks, and explains banking charges. It contains differentiated resources for pupils with SEND. View all the resources below. You can download the printouts and presentation in one go using this button.

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A savings plan, calculator and pen
Curriculum links:
PSHE | Citizenship

Flipped learning bundle

Set your pupils the interactive activity as homework then follow up in class with the resources below. Use the lesson plan to support delivery.
Interactive activity for How can I use a bank account?
  • Interactive activity:

  • Understanding bank charges (SEND)

  • Explore money safety with a quiz, then find out how to avoid unnecessary bank charges.
SEND lesson plan for How can I use a bank account?
  • Lesson plan:

  • How can I use a bank account? (SEND flipped learning)

  • This lesson plan forms part of the How can I use a bank account? flipped learning bundle.
SEND activity sheet for How can I use a bank account?
  • Activity sheet:

  • Which account? (SEND)

  • Help three young people decide on the best bank account for their needs.
SEND presentation for How can I use a bank account?
  • Presentation:

  • Do I need a bank account? (SEND)

  • Use this PowerPoint presentation to support the How can I use a bank account? (SEND flipped learning) lesson plan.
SEND infographic for How can I use a bank account?
  • Infographic:

  • Types of account (SEND)

  • These sheets introduce pupils to the main types of bank accounts that are available to individuals.
SEND matching activity for How can I use a bank account?
  • Activity sheet:

  • Account features matching activity (SEND)

  • Pupils are asked to match account features to two different types of bank accounts.
SEND activity sheet for How can I use a bank account?
  • Activity sheet:

  • Which account? 2 simplified (SEND)

  • This simplified activity sheet asks pupils to rate different account features as good or bad.
SEND vocabulary sheet for How can I use a bank account?
  • Activity sheet:

  • How can I use a bank account vocabulary sheet (SEND)

  • A list of key words, terms and their definitions referred to within the topic.

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