Year 4 Unit 1 - Spending Wisely (Wider World)

Our progressive curriculum builds sequentially year on year, leading to this Year 4 unit on Money and Spending Wisely. This unit will deepen students’ understanding of money management, helping them make informed choices about spending and saving. Students will explore key topics such as budgeting, identifying value for money, and understanding the impact of their spending decisions on both local and global communities through fairtrade. They will also examine advertising techniques and how to spot misleading ads, as well as learn about the risks of gambling. This unit will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to make responsible financial choices and understand the broader consequences of their actions.

Each lesson is fully editable and compliant with DfE and PSHE Association guidelines, ensuring ease of integration into your chosen curriculum. This bundle offers flexibility for educators, providing the option to select individual lessons or mini-units rather than committing to a full scheme. Detailed schemes of work that are aligned to this unit are available in our free planning pack.

Explore the detailed content of each lesson by clicking the links provided below:

1) Responsible Spending

2) What Is Fairtrade?

3) Value for Money

4) Keeping Track of Money

5) What Is Advertising

6) Gambling and Risk