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Curriculum intent

Business Studies at Falconer aims to inspire students to understand the importance of enterprise and the nature of the business world. Students will leave the classroom enriched with abroad and balanced perspective of business, as well as an inspiration for success and a passionate to work hard in the community. Throughout the Business curriculum, students will take a journey that develops their knowledge and skills to evaluate the dynamics of a business. This will lead to an outcome where students enjoy their learning to make good progress by applying the knowledge and skills to the subject as well as events faced in their everyday pathways.

KS4 curriculum

In Key stage 4 Business takes on a more comprehensive and engaging approach to the course teaching an overview of the many theories which have built the foundation of the subject. The course further elaborates on the teachings of finance, marketing, operational management and business strategy. The course is centred upon the business environment and the role of enterprise through a global perspective, exposing the student to develop their opinions and share information about businesses across the world.

NCFE Level 1/2 Award in Business and Enterprise - Summary:

This qualification is designed for learners who want an introduction to business and enterprise that includes a vocational and hands-on element. It has been developed to enthuse and inspire learners about a career in business and enterprise. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to either set up their own business, move into employment or progress onto further study.

In this unit learners will show an understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur and how businesses are organised. Learners will develop knowledge of marketing, operations management and the influences that affect a business. Assessment will take place each term at various points. Students will have the opportunity to reflect what they’ve learnt throughout each term in their assessment.

Year 10-Unit 1

AO1: Recall knowledge and show understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to recall and communicate the fundamental elements of knowledge and understanding.

AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to apply their knowledge and understanding to real-world contexts and novel situations, including finding creative solutions.

AO3: Analyse and evaluate knowledge and understanding

The emphasis here is for learners to develop analytical thinking skills to make reasoned judgements and reach conclusions.

AO4: Demonstrate and apply technical skills and processes
The emphasis here is for learners to demonstrate the essential technical skills relevant to the vocational sector, by applying the appropriate processes, tools and techniques.

AO5: Manage and evaluate the project
The emphasis here is for learners to develop the necessary skills of forethought, time management, self-reliance and self-reflection.
 

Year 11-Unit 2

In this unit learners will understand business planning, including research, resource planning and growth. Learners will develop knowledge of human resources and finance and how they support business and enterprise planning. Assessment will take place each term at various points. Students will have the opportunity to reflect what they’ve learnt throughout each term in their assessment.

AO1: Recall knowledge and show understanding

The emphasis here is for learners to recall and communicate the fundamental elements of knowledge and understanding.

AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding

The emphasis here is for learners to apply their knowledge and understanding to real-world contexts and novel situations, including finding creative solutions.

AO3: Analyse and evaluate knowledge and understanding

The emphasis here is for learners to develop analytical thinking skills to make reasoned judgements and reach conclusions.

AO4: Demonstrate and apply technical skills and processes

The emphasis here is for learners to demonstrate the essential technical skills relevant to the vocational sector, by applying the appropriate processes, tools and techniques.

AO5: Manage and evaluate the project

The emphasis here is for learners to develop the necessary skills of forethought, time management, self-reliance and self-reflection.