Making It Matter

Making It Matter

By MeganBusiness
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Making It Matter episodes

  • Financial Education in Schools: Why It Can't Wait with Sarah Marks
    💸 What if we gave kids the financial tools most adults never got?
    In this episode of Making It Matter, I sit down with Sarah Marks, CEO of RedSTART Education, to explore why financial education needs to start earlier and how doing so can break cycles of poverty, improve mental health, and build real agency.
    We discuss:
    📚 Why teaching money in primary school is essential
    📊 RedSTART’s 10-year impact model and how they measure success
    💥 The link between financial education and social mobility
    🧠 How Sarah leads with both strategy and heart
    💡 What it really means to build purpose into your day job
    This one is for anyone who believes systems can be changed by starting from the ground up.
    👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s one money lesson you wish you’d learned earlier?
    #FinancialEducation #SocialImpact #RedSTART #MakingItMatter
    #EducationMatters #PurposeDriven #FinancialWellbeing #Leadership
    56 min
  • Financial Education in Schools - Sarah Marks, CEO, RedSTART Educate

    In this conversation, Megan and Sarah discuss the importance of financial education for children, the role of Red Start Educate in providing this education, and the challenges faced in implementing effective financial literacy programs. Sarah shares her personal journey to becoming the CEO of Red Start, the impact of financial education on children's lives, and the need for collaboration between schools, parents, and government to ensure that all children have access to financial literacy resources. They also explore the gaps in the current curriculum and the importance of teaching children about money management from a young age.


    Takeaways

    • Financial education is crucial for children's future success.
    • Red Start Educate focuses on children in disadvantaged communities.
    • The curriculum for financial education is inconsistent across the UK.
    • Teachers often lack the time and resources to teach financial education effectively.
    • Parents play a vital role in discussing money at home.
    • Social media influences children's perceptions of wealth and success.
    • Financial literacy can help children make informed decisions about their future.
    • Collaboration between sectors is essential for effective financial education.
    • Government support and funding are needed to improve financial education.
    • Every child deserves a fair start in life, regardless of their background.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

    03:00 The Evolution of Red Start Educate

    06:06 The Importance of Financial Education

    08:49 Challenges in Financial Literacy for Children

    12:09 Red Start's Approach to Financial Education

    15:06 The Role of Teachers in Financial Education

    18:02 Success Stories and Impact of Red Start

    21:05 The Curriculum Gap in Financial Education

    24:10 Future of Financial Education in Schools

    35:12 Impact of Financial Education on Children

    37:11 Challenges in the English Education System

    41:02 Government's Role in Financial Education

    50:26 Funding and Support for Financial Education

    53:12 Parental Involvement in Financial Education

    58:34 Collaboration Across Sectors

    01:01:11 Defining Success in Financial Education


    Key Topics

    financial education, Red Start, social mobility, financial literacy, children, education, financial management, budgeting, wealth, community support



    56 min

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Making It Matter is a podcast about what happens when you do what matters most to you.