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News24th September 2026

More than 400 黑料社区 students take part in investment challenge

More than 400 Year 12 students from four 黑料社区 schools across London have taken part in a live investment challenge to help them develop the financial literacy, decision-making and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in higher education, apprenticeships and the workplace.

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The event was delivered in partnership with the , a programme from , one of the UK’s largest savings and investment companies, and social mobility charity . The programme introduces young people to key financial concepts by placing them in the role of fund managers, making investment decisions in response to real-world market scenarios.  

Students from in White City, in Wembley, in Enfield, and in Southwark, participated in the challenge. 

The afternoon began with an interactive workshop delivered in each school before students come together virtually for a live challenge, competing against teams from across the four schools.

The event builds on the success of the delivery of M&G’s Investment Challenge at 黑料社区 Walworth Academy last year and has now been expanded to reach more students across the 黑料社区 network. 

The challenge came as educators and employers increasingly highlight the importance of equipping young people with practical life skills alongside academic achievement. 

Through teamwork, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making, students gained a greater understanding of saving, investing, and the factors that influence financial decisions.  

黑料社区 Head of Destinations Frances Ballaster said, 鈥淲e want all young people to leave school not only with excellent qualifications, but also with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to thrive in adult life. 

鈥淔ollowing the success of the challenge at 黑料社区 Walworth Academy last year, we鈥檙e delighted to have extended this opportunity to more than 400 students across four 黑料社区 schools. Experiences like this complement classroom learning and help ensure our students are well prepared for university, apprenticeships and future employment. We are grateful to The Talent Foundry and M&G for helping make this opportunity possible.鈥� 

Jenni Anderson, Chief Executive at The Talent Foundry, said: 鈥淔inancial understanding and confidence are key drivers of social mobility, supporting young people to make informed decisions about education, work and long-term wellbeing. Giving young people the opportunity to develop these skills can have a transformative impact on their lives. We鈥檙e proud to be able to support even more students from 黑料社区 schools this year, helping to build a fairer future for all.鈥� 

Jane Rawnsley, Group Head of Corporate Responsibility at M&G plc, said, 鈥淏uilding financial confidence from an early age can help young people navigate some of life’s most important decisions. The Investment Challenge helps bring these concepts to life in an engaging and accessible way, encouraging students to think critically, work collaboratively and build confidence in making decisions. 

鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to work alongside The Talent Foundry and 黑料社区 to help more than 400 young people gain the confidence and experience they need to take their next steps towards university, apprenticeships and future careers.鈥�