OBJECTIVE
Helping students gain an insight into the competitive world of business and providing them with a ground knowledge of how to set up and run a successful business enterprise.
Key Stage 4 - Years 10 to 11
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| Year 7 |
Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and spotting a business opportunity.
Students will be able to understand the characteristics of an entrepreneur and understand how to satisfy customer needs through market research and segmentation.
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Putting Business ideas into practice and making the business effective.
Students will understand business aims and objectives and understand how to calculate revenue, costs and profits. Students will also discover the needs of a business plan and the marketing mix.
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Understanding External influences on the business
Students will understand what can impact a business with strong links to the real world. They will understand Law, legislation, and the economy. Students will also prepare for Year 10 mock exam.
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| Knowledge Organiser Link |
Topics 1.1.1 - 1.2.4 |
Topics 1.3.1 – 1.4.4 |
1.5.1 – 1.5.5 |
| Year 11 |
Growing the business and making marketing decisions.
Students will understand what is required to expand their business and how to market effectively.
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Making operational and finance decisions and HR.
Students will understand how to work with suppliers, manage the quality of production and how to recruit employees effectively.
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Calculations and exam preparation
Students will look into key calculations in the world of business such as interest rates, exchange rates and profit margins. Alongside preparation for the Year 11 GCSE examination. (2 papers)
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| Knowledge Organiser Link |
2.1.1 - 2.2.5 |
2.3.1 – 2.5.4 |
Whole KO |
| Exam Board Links |
Edexcel GCSE Business (2017) | Pearson qualifications
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