The ultimate back to school budget plan
We’ve come up with some smart strategies to help you ace back to school prep this year. Plus, teach your own kids a little bit of what it is to budget, with help from GoHenry.
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GoHenry is committed to rasising awareness of the gaps in financial education among young people and equipping children with the vital money skills they need to succeed in life. From money challenges to quizzes where kids go head-to-head with money experts, these videos, articles and downloadable resources are designed to improve financial literacy.
The ultimate back to school budget plan
The £10 Summer Holiday Challenge
The school summer holidays are very much upon us. So why not set your kids a fun little money challenge to help towards their holiday spending money?
What I’ve learnt about money at school vs my pocket money app
I sat down with my 11-year-old, Joshua, to find out what he’s learnt about money at school vs his money app, GoHenry.
Financial education: Are parents equipped to fill the gap?
A whitepaper exploring financial education in the UK and how parents are stepping in to teach their children about money. The report includes the findings of a survey of 1,007 UK adults with children either at primary or secondary school, and insights from teachers, an academic and experts at GoHenry and other brands.
Let’s talk money: Kids’ games and budgeting challenges
Help your kids learn about budgeting and saving with our “build your dream life” challenge. Watch the video above to refresh your knowledge, click below to download the instructions and worksheets, then get the whole family together and find out who would prioritise a pet horse over a mansion with a pool.
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5 essential money lessons your kids (actually) want to learn in 2026
We’ve partnered with GoHenry to bring you an essential guide outlining the money lessons that kids actually want to learn. (Paid content)
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Monzo for Under 16s review
Monzo’s long-awaited children’s account has launched. We’ve reviewed it to see how it stacks up against the competition.
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HyperJar Kids Card review
If you are looking for a free prepaid card to teach your kids about finance while retaining full control, HyperJar is certainly a competitive option. Here’s how it works.
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Best bank accounts & prepaid cards for teens (under 18s) in the UK
Find out about bank accounts for teenagers, how to choose the right one and how they differ from kids’ prepaid cards.
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Best bank accounts for kids UK 2026 (with a £20 pocket money bonus!)
All you need to know about current accounts for under 18s, from why they can make a well-informed choice to what you need to open one.
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Starling Kite debit card for kids
Digital challenger bank Starling has launched a new children’s app for its Kite debit card. This prepaid card for kids comes with parental controls and can be managed from the parent’s banking app.
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Revolut Kids & Teens: A prepaid card for kids
We have a look at Revolut’s take on a child’s account, which comes with a prepaid debit card and its own app.
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NatWest Rooster Money review
Rooster Money offers a colourful app to teach your kids about budgeting and makes a valid alternative to the traditional children’s current account.
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GoHenry review (with a £20 pocket money bonus!)
GoHenry gives financial independence to children and full control to parents. We look at how it works and what features it has to see if it’s worth the fee.
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Osper review
Looking to get your child a debit card? Check out Osper’s prepaid card and app.