Business & Enterprise

This subject allows students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the local economy and businesses that exist in the dynamic world around them. At key stage 4 and key stage 5, our aim is to provide a challenging learning environment that encourages all pupils to think like entrepreneurs.

The main aim is for students to leave the classroom enriched with a broad and balanced perspective of business as well as an inspiration for success and a passion to work hard within the community.

Within the Business and Enterprise subject area, we provide students with the ability to think commercially and creatively, to demonstrate business acumen, and provide opportunities for students to observe the impact of business in the real world through exploring a range of case studies on local to global businesses.

Students gain understanding through discussion and practical assignments of a view of how businesses operate in a multicultural society which will open their views to exploring employment options and what work might look like and their personal impact on the local area.

The current vocational courses offered provide students with the knowledge and skills to be able to go onto further study (higher education) and ultimately become business experts and leaders.

Continued success within the department provides evidence that students leave this subject area better prepared for the competitive world of employment by enhancing employability skills such as public speaking, interview skills and interpersonal skills.
 

Curriculum Map for BTEC Business & Enterprise