Purchases

What you can do at this level

• Kage:6-10

  Understands that once one spends money to purchase a good/service, it is no longer available to spend on something else

• Kage:11-15

  Aware that some products/services are bundled

• Kage:11-15

  Realises that companies that offer something for 'free' ultimately obtain income through other means

What you can do at this level

• Sage:6-10

  Differentiates between needs and wants before planning a purchase

• Sage:6-10

  Resists temptation to spend impulsively

• Sage:6-10

  Checks that change and receipts are correct, and is confident to speak up if this is not the case

• Sage:6-10sustainable

  Considers recycling or re-using existing goods before considering a new purchase

• Sage:11-15

  Considers that the use of some products/services entails additional costs (e.g. maintenance or usage costs)

• Sage:11-15

  Lists and prioritises spending preferences

• Sage:11-15digital

  Compares the pros and cons of buying from different shops and channels (including online shopping on safe websites)

• Sage:16-18digital

  Uses reliable online comparison tools, when available, that compare price, quality, terms and conditions of goods and services

• Sage:16-18sustainablecitizenship

  Considers both short and long-term factors when making spending decisions (income constraints, family needs, contingencies, environmental, social, ethical considerations)

• Sage:16-18sustainablecitizenship

  Seeks to learn more about the origin, production conditions, environmental and social impacts of a good or service, as well as the governance performance of the company offering it

• Sage:16-18

  Takes into account how inflation can impact the cost of goods and services, and purchasing power

What you can do at this level

• Aage:11-15digital

  Confident to refuse offers of products/services that are not needed, not wanted or unsatisfactory (e.g., intrusive pop-ups or online ads, influencers, social pressure, etc.)

• Aage:16-18

  Motivated to act in a fair and honest manner when considering a purchase and avoid contributing to informal economic activities e.g. avoids counterfeit products, asks for a bill/receipt when making a purchase