Cygnus Dock Learning Studio

Sheffield Series

Money confidence for children and teens starts with practical, calm routines.

We teach ages 7–17 how to plan, save, spend, and give through short studios designed for real life moments—first allowances, school trips, and teen independence.

Students learning together
Small groups • Sheffield centre

A learning path that grows with their independence.

Each cohort follows a story-led journey: a spending dilemma, a savings goal, or a project budget. We coach them to plan, track, and reflect on their own choices.

Parents receive a short summary after every session so the language stays consistent at home. Reserve a place for the next cohort.

Focus: habits over hype.

We avoid jargon and teach everyday decisions like saving for a new bike or organising a group outing.

Workbook and pen

What the weeks look like.

Week 1: Money map

We uncover where money comes from, what it pays for, and how to spot trade-offs.

Week 2: Choice lab

Students test spending choices with real-world scenarios and mini budgets.

Week 3: Future goals

They build a savings plan that includes rewards, giving, and long-term wins.

Families tell us the language finally sticks.

“My daughter now explains why she wants something and how she plans to pay for it.” — Parent, Crookes

“The teen sessions were a turning point for our household budget chats.” — Parent, Ecclesall

Trust signals

Sessions are led by trained youth facilitators with experience in education and community finance programmes. Every workbook is reviewed annually to stay current.

Meet the team approach

Services with transparent pricing.

Group workshop

Foundation Track (ages 7–10)

Three sessions that build basic money language and everyday decisions.

£89.40
Teen workshop

Teen Budget Studio (ages 11–14)

Scenario labs that cover budgeting, saving goals, and responsible spending.

£124.20
Parent and child

Family Finance Sprint

One guided evening for parents and children to build shared routines.

£156.75
Mentoring session

Teen Independence Mentoring

Two 1:1 sessions to plan savings, part-time work, and future plans.

£197.30
Family planning

The family toolkit keeps the momentum going.

Families receive guided conversation cards, a weekly allowance planner, and a simple spending tracker. It keeps money chats calm and consistent.

Outcomes we hear after four weeks.

“They can explain saving goals without prompts.”
“Family spending plans feel calmer.”
“Teens understand trade-offs before spending.”

Parents check-in points

Short feedback notes arrive every week with a progress map and next conversation idea.

Ask about upcoming dates

Start with the service selection.

Select a programme first, then add your details to secure a place.

Next session timings

Cohorts start every month with after-school options and weekend intensives. We limit groups to 10 learners to keep the sessions interactive.

Quick response: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

Visit the Sheffield studio.

We are a short walk from the city centre, with warm spaces designed for discussion, reflection, and collaborative learning.

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