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Business and EconomicsStaff
Mr C Gilbert (Subject Leader)
Mrs L Minister
Vision
To nurture informed and confident citizens who possess the desire and skills to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic local, national, and global economy.
Intent
We aim to equip students with a comprehensive ‘toolkit’ that enables them to dissect, evaluate, and understand the complexities of an ever-changing financial and economic world. Through this, students develop a strong sense of purpose, empowering them to succeed as active stakeholders in their own futures while contributing positively to wider society over the long term.
The department is committed to developing independent, intrinsically motivated learners by providing a wide range of carefully selected resources that can be accessed both inside and outside the classroom. These resources encourage students to develop, consolidate, assess, and extend their knowledge and understanding, while inspiring curiosity about business and economics. Students are also encouraged to challenge and question business practices, market behaviour, and government decision-making.
Students can access departmental resources in a variety of digital and paper formats. These are designed to support learning in lessons, during independent study, and beyond the classroom environment, ensuring accessibility and continuity of learning.
A key aspect of our intent is to prepare students for life beyond education by developing essential transferable skills. This includes enrichment in personal finance, enabling students to establish sound financial habits and make informed decisions throughout their lives.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Business
The GCSE Business course is designed to support students with diverse aspirations, from starting their own enterprises to contributing to global organisations such as PLCs and not-for-profit institutions. The course is structured around engaging and relevant themes that stimulate entrepreneurial thinking while developing a strong foundation in business knowledge. GCSE examinations draw upon real-world business contexts, allowing students to apply their understanding and develop practical entrepreneurial skills.
Key Stage 5
A Level Business and A Level Economics
At Key Stage 5, students can opt to study A Level Business, A Level Economics, or both. A comprehensive suite of resources supports both courses, enabling students to develop the analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills required for further education and employment.
A Level Business
Students begin by developing a secure understanding of core business concepts and applying them to real business contexts, gaining insight into how organisations operate. In the second year, students deepen their knowledge and apply it to more complex scenarios, adopting a strategic perspective that considers both opportunities and ethical implications. Topics include marketing, finance, human resources, and operations, delivered through a variety of engaging teaching and learning approaches.
A Level Economics
Students are introduced to fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts, exploring economic theory through real-world businesses and environments. In the second year, they extend this knowledge to more advanced models and concepts, developing a deeper understanding of economic behaviour and policy within national and global contexts.
Staff
Mr C Gilbert (Subject Leader)
Mrs L Minister
Vision
To nurture informed and confident citizens who possess the desire and skills to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic local, national, and global economy.
Intent
We aim to equip students with a comprehensive ‘toolkit’ that enables them to dissect, evaluate, and understand the complexities of an ever-changing financial and economic world. Through this, students develop a strong sense of purpose, empowering them to succeed as active stakeholders in their own futures while contributing positively to wider society over the long term.
The department is committed to developing independent, intrinsically motivated learners by providing a wide range of carefully selected resources that can be accessed both inside and outside the classroom. These resources encourage students to develop, consolidate, assess, and extend their knowledge and understanding, while inspiring curiosity about business and economics. Students are also encouraged to challenge and question business practices, market behaviour, and government decision-making.
Students can access departmental resources in a variety of digital and paper formats. These are designed to support learning in lessons, during independent study, and beyond the classroom environment, ensuring accessibility and continuity of learning.
A key aspect of our intent is to prepare students for life beyond education by developing essential transferable skills. This includes enrichment in personal finance, enabling students to establish sound financial habits and make informed decisions throughout their lives.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Business
The GCSE Business course is designed to support students with diverse aspirations, from starting their own enterprises to contributing to global organisations such as PLCs and not-for-profit institutions. The course is structured around engaging and relevant themes that stimulate entrepreneurial thinking while developing a strong foundation in business knowledge. GCSE examinations draw upon real-world business contexts, allowing students to apply their understanding and develop practical entrepreneurial skills.
Key Stage 5
A Level Business and A Level Economics
At Key Stage 5, students can opt to study A Level Business, A Level Economics, or both. A comprehensive suite of resources supports both courses, enabling students to develop the analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills required for further education and employment.
A Level Business
Students begin by developing a secure understanding of core business concepts and applying them to real business contexts, gaining insight into how organisations operate. In the second year, students deepen their knowledge and apply it to more complex scenarios, adopting a strategic perspective that considers both opportunities and ethical implications. Topics include marketing, finance, human resources, and operations, delivered through a variety of engaging teaching and learning approaches.
A Level Economics
Students are introduced to fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts, exploring economic theory through real-world businesses and environments. In the second year, they extend this knowledge to more advanced models and concepts, developing a deeper understanding of economic behaviour and policy within national and global contexts.
