by Simon Pook | Sep 4, 2023 | Financial education, Money basics
Home 5 Category: Homepage How can I avoid online fraud and scams? Curriculum for Life editorial team It’s unfortunately really easy to get scammed. Find out how you can reduce the risk of it happening to you with these simple steps. What is an online scam?...
by Simon Pook | Dec 15, 2023 | Financial education, Money basics
What is borrowing money? Money that you have borrowed is called debt! This means you owe it to someone – often a bank or other financial company. When you borrow money, you are usually charged interest. This is a charge for the cost of borrowing, on top of the...
by Simon Pook | Feb 27, 2024 | Work & study, Get prepared
When should I start thinking about my future career? It’s never too early to start thinking about your future career! Throughout our time at school and college, we are encouraged to learn a variety of different subjects and skills – everyone has their own interests...
by Simon Pook | Feb 27, 2024 | Health & wellbeing, Mental and physical wellbeing
Benefits of Running There are many benefits to running which are both physical and mental. Let’s break down a few of our favourites: Getting Outdoors Running is a great way to spend more time outdoors and take in some fresh air. I’d recommend planning your routes...
by Simon Pook | Feb 27, 2024 | Health & wellbeing, Health basics
What is vaping? Vaping in the use of an electronic device to inhale vapour derived from a heated liquid. The main ingredients are vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol, but most also contain nicotine in small amounts as well as additional flavourings. There are a...
