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    Business

    Business studies help students to understand how the world of work operates and equips them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make informed choices as consumers, employees and entrepreneurs.

    Business education enables students to develop an understanding of how businesses operate in a local, national and global context. Students explore how organisations are set up, how they make decisions, and how they respond to challenges such as competition, finance and customer needs.

    Through an inclusive and practical curriculum, students develop transferable skills including decision-making, communication, financial awareness and evaluation. Business supports literacy, numeracy and cultural capital by encouraging students to engage with real-world issues and apply their learning to realistic scenarios.

    Key Stage 3 Curriculum

    Year Autumn Spring Summer
    9

    13-week Rotation

    Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

    Business Aims and Objectives

    The Promotional Mix

    Sources of Finance

    Enterprise Project

    Key Stage 4 Curriculum

    GCSE Business (Edexcel)

    Year Autumn Spring Summer
    10

    Introduction to Business

    Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

    Spotting a Business Opportunity

    Marketing and Finance

    Making Decisions

    Understanding External Influences

    Operations and Human Resources

    Business Growth and Aims

    11

    Revision of Core Topics

    Business Decision-Making

    Exam Preparation and Practice GCSE Examinations