Financial Studies

http://www.fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk/page/default.asp?title=Home&pid=1 The courses in Financial Studies have been designed to enable individuals to be informed, confident and interested in meeting their lifestyle aspirations by applying the appropriate solution(s) from the wide range available within the evolving financial services market place. The subject is available at both AS and A2 levels. Students will be successful by: Appreciating the role financial services solutions are able to provide in enabling individuals to achieve their personal lifestyle needs, wants and aspirations. Understanding the concept of ‘money’ in all its forms and how it is used. Appreciating that the value of money varies across different places and different times. Developing an awareness and appreciation of risk, reward and its obligations associated with the use of financial solutions. Understanding the scope of the financial services industry, the diverse players and how they interact with the individual. Appreciating that there are external factors that may impact directly and indirectly upon individuals’ finances.

5 GCSE grades 9 - 4