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Youth Programmes

Building strong financial foundations from an early age

Young Savers Academy (Ages 8-12)

£185 per 6-week term

Children learn best through play, and our Young Savers programme transforms financial concepts into engaging activities. Through interactive games, storytelling, and hands-on exercises, participants develop foundational money skills that will serve them for life.

  • Understanding needs versus wants through decision-making games
  • Setting and tracking savings goals with visual progress tools
  • Introduction to earning, spending, and saving concepts
  • Basic budgeting through pocket money management exercises
  • Age-appropriate discussions about value and trade-offs
  • Take-home activity booklets for continued learning

Schedule: Saturday mornings, 10:00-11:30 | Class size: Maximum 10 participants

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Teen Finance Foundations (Ages 13-17)

£245 per 8-week term

Teenagers face unique financial pressures and opportunities. This programme prepares young people for financial independence, covering everything from first bank accounts to avoiding debt traps, delivered in a format that respects their growing autonomy.

  • Opening and managing bank accounts responsibly
  • Understanding payslips, taxes, and national insurance
  • Creating and maintaining personal budgets
  • Recognising and avoiding common financial scams
  • Introduction to credit, debt, and interest rates
  • Planning for university finances or early career costs
  • Practical smartphone apps for money management

Schedule: Saturday afternoons, 14:00-16:00 | Class size: Maximum 12 participants

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Adult Programmes

Comprehensive financial skills for every stage of adult life

Adult Money Mastery

£395 per 10-week course

Our flagship adult programme covers essential financial management comprehensively. Whether you want to get out of debt, build savings, or simply understand your money better, this course provides the knowledge and tools to transform your financial life.

  • Comprehensive budgeting systems that actually work long-term
  • Debt reduction strategies and prioritisation methods
  • Building emergency funds and safety nets
  • Understanding workplace pensions and retirement planning
  • Insurance basics: what you need and what you can skip
  • Property considerations: renting wisely or preparing to buy
  • Building positive financial habits that stick

Schedule: Tuesday evenings, 18:30-20:30 | Class size: Maximum 12 participants

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Investment Basics Workshop

£175 one-day intensive

Demystify investing in this comprehensive single-day workshop. Designed for complete beginners, we cover fundamental concepts without jargon, helping you understand what investing actually means and whether it might be appropriate for your situation.

  • What investing is and is not: clearing up common misconceptions
  • Understanding risk, return, and time horizons
  • Overview of investment types: ISAs, funds, shares, bonds
  • Fees, platforms, and how to evaluate options
  • When to consider seeking professional advice

Schedule: Monthly Saturdays, 10:00-16:00 (lunch included) | Class size: Maximum 15 participants

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Retirement Planning Seminar

£225 two-session programme

Two focused sessions helping you understand and plan for retirement, regardless of how far away it may seem. We cover pension types, state benefits, and strategies for building retirement income across different life stages.

  • Understanding state pension and how to maximise it
  • Workplace pensions: contributions, matching, and transfers
  • Personal pension options and self-employed considerations
  • Calculating retirement income needs realistically
  • Strategies for closing the gap between needs and projections

Schedule: Two consecutive Thursday evenings, 18:30-20:30 | Class size: Maximum 12 participants

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Family Programme

Learning together strengthens financial habits across generations

Family Financial Foundations

£545 per family (up to 4 members)

This unique programme brings families together to develop shared financial language and household money management skills. Parents learn alongside children in joint sessions, then break into age-appropriate groups for specific content.

  • Joint family budgeting exercises and goal-setting
  • Age-appropriate breakout sessions for children and adults
  • Practical tools for household financial discussions
  • Strategies for allowances, chores, and teaching earning
  • Building family savings goals together
  • Take-home family finance toolkit

Schedule: Six consecutive Sundays, 14:00-16:30 | Includes: Up to 2 adults and 2 children (additional family members £95 each)

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Important Notice: The educational programmes offered by heath-leopard provide general financial literacy instruction and should not be considered personalised financial advice. Individual financial situations vary, and results from applying learned concepts may differ. We recommend consulting with a qualified financial adviser for decisions specific to your circumstances. Participation in our courses does not guarantee any particular financial outcome.