HGS Accredited as a Young Enterprise Centre of Excellence in Financial Education
We are proud to announce that we have been officially accredited by Young Enterprise as a Centre of Excellence in Financial Education
This significant milestone reflects our commitment to high-quality financial education and preparing students for life beyond the classroom, and follows a rigorous year-long process that began in summer 2024. As part of the accreditation, our school will benefit from a three-year programme including a bursary, expert consultancy, staff training, and access to Young Enterprise’s extensive network and resources. These tools will enable us to embed financial education deeply and sustainably across our curriculum.
Why Financial Education Matters
Financial literacy is more than just numbers—it’s about empowering young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. In today’s world, where financial choices shape futures, this education is essential for wellbeing and success.
Our vision is clear: to provide high-quality learning opportunities that empower students to become financially healthy adults who make a positive contribution to society.
Our school values of respect, responsibilities and excellence align closely with the framework objectives: Respect for differences in circumstances, choices and decisions; Understanding consumer responsibilities as well as responsible decision making; Excellence in terms of striving for excellent financial health for individuals, communities and the economy.
What This Means for Our Students
Through the Financial Education Planning Framework, endorsed by the Money and Pensions Service, students will explore four key areas:
- Managing Money: Budgeting, saving, borrowing
- Becoming a Critical Consumer: Understanding financial products and rights
- Managing Risks and Emotions: Fraud prevention, financial resilience
- Understanding Money’s Role in Life: Work, economy, life choices
Learning will be delivered through Mathematics, Business, PSHCE, and applied experiences such as Young Enterprise challenges, guest speakers, and real-world projects. Diversity and inclusion will remain central to our approach, ensuring every student benefits from this vital education.
Looking Ahead
Our three-year accreditation period provides a strategic opportunity to embed financial education across the curriculum and beyond. Throughout this cycle, we will continue to integrate high-quality, applied learning experiences that strengthen students’ financial literacy and prepare them for real-world decision-making.
A huge well done and thank you to Mrs Harker, our Business, Economics & Finance Pathway Leader, who has put lots of hard work and effort into leading this initiative.