Money skills built for
GCSE, A-level & uni.
20+ exam-aligned courses on ISAs, student loans, payslips, mortgages, scams and more. Bite-sized lessons with quizzes, built for the way you actually study.
ISAs & Savings
Stocks & Shares
Crypto Fundamentals
Mortgages & Property
Insurance 101
+ 5 more courses
What you'll learn at Mustard
Free, exam-aligned courses written for UK GCSE, A-level, BTEC and university students.
Master ISAs & savings
8 lessonsCash, S&S, LISA, JISA — pick the right wrapper and protect every pound of allowance.
Understand student loans
6 lessonsPlan 2, Plan 5, postgrad — repayment thresholds, write-off rules, what it really costs.
Decode your payslip
5 lessonsTax codes, NI, pension auto-enrol, student loan deductions — read every line confidently.
Avoid scams
7 lessonsSpot fake influencers, pig-butchering crypto, APP fraud and AI deepfakes before they cost you.
Learn to invest, risk-free
5 chaptersBranching scenarios with a virtual portfolio. Make mistakes here, not with your wages.
Compete in Mustard Cup
6 weeksUK-wide inter-school finance championship. Free to enter, prizes for top teams.
Who's it for?
Whether you're learning solo, teaching a class, or supporting your community — Mustard adapts to you.
GCSE, A-level, BTEC, T-Level, uni. Free Plus with .ac.uk.
Free courses, simulators, gamified progress for everyone.
Class management, curriculum-mapped, free for state schools
Monitor progress, set goals, age-safe content
Scouts, CAB, youth groups — tailored programmes
One platform. Everything you need.
From your first ISA lesson to simulating a crypto trade — we’ve got every angle covered.
Learn Everything
10 interactive courses covering ISAs, stocks, personal finance, crypto, inherited assets, mortgages, insurance, and more. Bite-sized lessons built for how you actually learn.
Practice Risk-Free
Trade UK stocks and crypto with a virtual £10,000 portfolio. Real market prices, real order types, real analytics — but zero risk to your actual money.
Plan Your Future
9 interactive financial tools. Mortgage calculator, stamp duty estimator, insurance needs checker, CTF finder, ISA explorer, compound interest calculator, and more.
Level Up
Every lesson and trade earns XP. Unlock 43 badges, maintain daily streaks, compete on leaderboards, complete daily quests, and climb through leagues.
See it in action
Four pillars of financial education, designed to work together.
25 courses. Zero jargon.
From ISAs and stocks to mortgages, insurance, crypto, and inherited assets — every topic a young person needs, explained in plain English. Interactive quizzes after every lesson lock in your knowledge.
ISAs & Savings
8 lessons
Stocks & Shares
6 lessons
Crypto Fundamentals
6 lessons
Mortgages & Property
6 lessons
Inherited Assets
5 lessons
+5 more courses inside
How it works
From sign-up to financial confidence in three steps.
Sign up free
Create your account in 30 seconds. No credit card, no commitment. Choose your interests and we'll personalise your experience.
Pick your path
Start with courses that match your goals. Interested in investing? Try Stocks & Shares. Saving for a house? Jump into Mortgages. Curious about crypto? Start with Crypto Basics.
Build financial confidence
Complete lessons, practise with simulated trades, model real decisions with financial tools, and earn XP along the way. Real knowledge, zero risk.
Built for your generation
Safety, trust, and transparency — because your financial education matters too much to get wrong.
FCA Educational Compliance
All content follows FCA guidelines. Clear disclaimers, no investment advice, no misleading claims.
Age-Appropriate Content
Courses and tools designed for young people. Complex topics explained simply, relevant to your stage of life.
Content Moderation
Community discussions actively moderated. No financial shilling, no hype, no misinformation.
Parental Controls
Parents can monitor progress, set boundaries, and receive updates. Designed to give families confidence.
No Real Money at Risk
All trading is simulated with virtual funds. Build real skills without risking a single penny.
Knowledge Checks
FCA-compliant assessments before accessing trading features. We make sure you understand the risks first.
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Plain-English guides to money, investing and the UK markets.
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