The Child Trust Fund
Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a savings and investment account for children. Any of your pupils born on or after 1 September 2002 should have received a £250 voucher to start their account. The account belongs to the child and can't be touched until they are 18, so they have some money behind them to start their adult life.
You may find it useful to include parents in your teaching and outreach work about the Child Trust Fund. There is also a helpful CTF calculator that can be used in the classroom.
Key facts about the CTF (opens new window)
CTF Trainer workbook and other resources (opens new window)
Child Trust Fund calculator (opens new window)
Penny Wise Finds out about Child Trust Fund
This is an enjoyable, well-written short story that covers the important issue of Child Trust Funds and other aspects of saving and budgeting. It features likable, engaging cartoon characters and some funny elements to the story that will appeal to young children.
