BBO Money Sorted in D2N2:Budget Planning & Saving on Bills

Additional information about this course

Session is only for participants engaged on the BBO project called Money Sorted in D2N2 as funds are paid for by Lottery Community Fund and ESF. If you interested in joining the project, please go to http://moneysortedind2n2.org/ to find out more.

Course aim

To build students’ confidence in their money management abilities, including looking at ways to make savings and stick to a budget.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is for beginners

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Identify priority and non priority spending
• Identify at least one budgeting tool to manage their money more effectively
• Identify at least 2 ways to cut back on spending
• Identify at least 1 effective way to save money on food
• Set a SMART saving goal

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

• Nothing else is needed
• a notebook and pen would be helpful

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation