Schools around Bexleyheath are being invited to join a programme teaching students about how to manage their finances.
The free Money Minds programme is hoping to work with local schools to teach their students about money, in a bid to improve social mobility.
A recent study from the Education Policy Institute revealed the poorest pupils in London were around 18 months behind their classmates when they sit their GCSEs.
“Learning how to effectively manage finances is a vital life skill,” said Yorkshire Building Society’s Bexleyheath branch manager, Kristie Wilson.
“Our sessions are designed to engage pupils and enable them to test and expand their vocabulary and understanding of money through fun activities.