The Same Curriculum, Wherever You Are
The national curriculum for England sets out exactly what children in state-funded schools should be learning at each year group β and The Pocket Money Game is built to match it precisely.
Whether your child attends a school in the London Borough of Hounslow or a village school in rural Lincolnshire, they'll be working towards the same KS1 and KS2 spelling lists, the same maths expectations, and the same reading skills.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland operate their own curricula β but the core spelling and maths content is closely aligned to the same age-appropriate expectations, and The Pocket Money Game works equally well for families in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
The game is web-based and works on any device β laptop, tablet, or smartphone. No download, no app store, no region restrictions.
Pocket Money Game in Major UK Cities
London families span 32 boroughs and an enormous range of school types β from outstanding Outstanding-rated primaries to schools facing real challenges. The Pocket Money Game is used by families across Hounslow, Richmond, Barnet, Bromley, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth and beyond, providing free KS1 and KS2 practice that complements whatever school your child attends. London parents often find the evening spelling practice session doubles as a natural wind-down from the busy commuter lifestyle.
Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area β including Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury and Wigan β have some of the UK's most passionate educational communities. Greater Manchester has invested heavily in school improvement in recent years, and families who want to support that at home will find The Pocket Money Game a natural fit. The quick-fire format suits the pace of northern family life.
As the UK's second city, Birmingham has the largest local authority primary school system outside London, with a hugely diverse community of learners. Families across Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and the Black Country use The Pocket Money Game to supplement home learning. The multi-profile system means siblings of different ages can both benefit from a single parent account.
Leeds is one of the UK's fastest-growing cities, with a thriving community of young families across Headingley, Roundhay, Horsforth, Morley and Wetherby. SATs preparation is a major focus for many Leeds parents, and The Pocket Money Game's coverage of the Year 6 statutory word lists and multiplication tables check content makes it a practical tool for the run-up to primary assessments.
Bristol parents are known for their engagement with education and wellbeing, and the city's progressive culture extends to how families think about homework and learning at home. Families across Clifton, Redland, Bedminster, Southville and Filton use The Pocket Money Game as an alternative to rote homework, particularly for neurodivergent children.
Sheffield families across Ecclesall, Nether Edge, Woodseats, Hillsborough and the Don Valley will find The Pocket Money Game covers all the spelling and maths content their children encounter at school. The game's automatic level adjustment means it's as useful for a child who's struggling as for one who is excelling β meeting each child exactly where they are.
Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area β including Wirral, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton β has a strong tradition of community and family. The Pocket Money Game works without any subscription or payment, making it accessible to every family regardless of income. The pocket money earning system is particularly motivating for children in families where money feels real and meaningful.
Scottish families operate under Curriculum for Excellence rather than the English national curriculum, but the core literacy and numeracy content β particularly spelling skills and times table fluency β aligns closely. Edinburgh families across Morningside, Marchmont, Leith and the New Town use The Pocket Money Game to supplement the excellent state education provision in the city.
Cardiff families have access to the Welsh curriculum, which has its own framework but shares English literacy and numeracy expectations for English-medium schools. Families in Pontcanna, Roath, Whitchurch, Llandaff and Penarth will find The Pocket Money Game covers all the core content their children are working on, with full voice support and auto-levelling.
Glasgow's large and diverse family community across the West End, Southside, East End and surrounding areas like Bearsden and Newton Mearns will find The Pocket Money Game a genuinely useful tool. The no-adverts promise is particularly appealing to Scottish parents who are sceptical of commercial edtech products. Free really does mean free.
Belfast and Northern Ireland operate the Northern Ireland Curriculum, which aligns with literacy and numeracy expectations similar to those in England. Families across East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Antrim will find The Pocket Money Game's spelling and maths content directly relevant to what their children are learning at school.
Nottingham and the wider East Midlands β including Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and Lincoln β has a varied educational landscape. The Pocket Money Game's coverage of the full statutory spelling list and all times tables makes it a strong complement to the school curriculum in any Nottinghamshire or Leicestershire school.
Counties & Regions Across the UK
Surrey's competitive grammar school landscape and high parental aspirations make home learning support particularly important. Families in Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom and Kingston use The Pocket Money Game to give their children an edge in spelling and maths β without the pressure of formal tutoring.
Kent retains one of the largest grammar school systems in England, making primary-age performance particularly significant. Families in Maidstone, Canterbury, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks preparing for the Kent Test and 11+ will find the spelling and maths practice especially relevant.
Royal Berkshire families in Reading, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Slough and Wokingham will find The Pocket Money Game covers the full KS1 and KS2 curriculum. The game was initially tested with West London and Berkshire families β it's particularly popular along the Thames Valley corridor.
Hertfordshire's selection system (with grammar schools across the county) makes early academic achievement particularly valued. Families in St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City use The Pocket Money Game to build the solid spelling and maths foundations their children need.
Yorkshire families across York, Bradford, Harrogate, Wakefield, Doncaster, Huddersfield and the Dales represent an enormous range of school environments. The Pocket Money Game works just as well in a rural school setting as in a city β the content is national curriculum aligned and the game is fully web-based.
Families across Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Burnley, Lancaster and Chorley will find the game a genuinely useful supplement to school. Lancashire has a strong tradition of educational ambition, and The Pocket Money Game's ADHD and dyslexia-friendly design makes it particularly valuable for the proportion of children with special educational needs.
Essex is one of the UK's most populous counties, with a vibrant mix of suburban and rural communities. Families in Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend, Basildon, Brentwood and Harlow β many commuting to London β often find evening and weekend learning sessions fit neatly around busy schedules.
Hampshire β including the cities of Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke and Farnborough β has a diverse educational landscape. The Pocket Money Game's no-subscription, no-adverts promise is especially appreciated in a county where parents are increasingly sceptical of commercial edtech.
Oxfordshire's highly educated parent community β particularly around Oxford, Abingdon, Witney, Banbury and Bicester β appreciates educational tools grounded in research. The game's design draws explicitly on evidence about spaced repetition, immediate feedback, and reward-based motivation β all well-established in the cognitive science literature.
Families in Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives live in one of the UK's most academically aspirational regions. The game covers Level 6 extension content for advanced learners alongside the core KS1 and KS2 curriculum β so it's useful for children achieving above age-related expectations as well as those working towards them.
Devon families in Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot β particularly in more rural areas with less immediate access to tutoring β will find The Pocket Money Game a genuinely accessible alternative. It works on any internet-connected device, with no minimum bandwidth requirements.
Rural Norfolk β including families in Norwich, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Dereham and Fakenham β often has limited access to educational support services. The Pocket Money Game provides a free, curriculum-aligned alternative that rural families can access from home without any specialist support.
Families in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Newmarket and Sudbury will find The Pocket Money Game fully aligned to the national curriculum their children are following. Suffolk's mix of market towns and rural communities benefits from educational tools that work equally well offline-first (though the game does require internet access).
Derbyshire families across Derby, Chesterfield, Matlock, Glossop and the Peak District villages will find the game a practical, no-cost option for home support. The ADHD-friendly design and neurodiversity awareness is particularly relevant in a county that, like all areas, has significant numbers of children with learning differences.
Cornwall faces some of the greatest educational access challenges in England due to rural geography and relative deprivation. Families in Truro, Falmouth, Penzance, Newquay and St Austell β particularly those without access to local tutoring β will find The Pocket Money Game a genuinely useful free resource.
Families in Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Dorchester and Sherborne will find The Pocket Money Game fully aligned to what their children are studying at school. The Bournemouth/Poole area in particular has a high proportion of families with children in state primary schools who want accessible home support tools.
Your Location Isn't Listed? That's Fine.
The Pocket Money Game works for every child in the UK β and for UK families living abroad β without any location restrictions. If your town, city or county isn't listed above, the game still covers your child's curriculum exactly the same.
Start Playing Wherever You Are βCommon Questions from UK Families
Does it work for Scottish curriculum families?
Yes. While Curriculum for Excellence has its own framework, the literacy and numeracy content at each stage is closely aligned to what The Pocket Money Game covers. Scottish families will find the spelling word lists and maths content appropriate for their children's year group.
Is it useful for children preparing for 11+ exams in Kent, Hertfordshire or elsewhere?
The game covers KS2 spelling and maths content thoroughly β including Level 6 extension material beyond Year 6 expectations β which is directly relevant to 11+ verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning content. It's a useful supplement to more targeted 11+ preparation.
What about schools in England that aren't in England?
British international schools often follow the English national curriculum, and The Pocket Money Game works for those families too β there are no geographical restrictions and the game works anywhere with internet access.
My child's school uses a different spelling scheme β will this conflict?
No. The game uses the statutory national curriculum word lists as its foundation, which all schools must cover regardless of the spelling scheme they use. Different schemes (Read Write Inc, Jolly Phonics, etc.) approach phonics differently, but all children are expected to learn the same statutory words.