financial capability
Welcome to the Northern Ireland Curriculum Financial Capability website. The inclusion of financial capability in the curriculum has come at a time when our young people are facing increasingly complex financial decisions, such as, a growing range of non-cash payments; the easy availability of credit and a rise in the cost of living. Financial Capability is more that the ability to recognize coins or calculations involving money. It is an essential life skill which enhances their ability to make effective choices and become more financially responsible.
Therefore the aim of financial capability education is to enable young people to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to effectively engage in financial decision-making.