Business and Computing

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Enterprise at Key Stage 3 is a crucial part of our Personal Development Curriculum.

In these lessons digital literacy is developed through a project-based approach, with a clear focus on the Ofsted Personal Development criteria. Ensuring that our students become work ready and employable are key priorities for the academy. We work with local businesses to provide a programme of study that is relevant to our students. We have developed an innovative Programme of Study which enhances students’ understanding of business and IT concepts, whilst using the Gatsby benchmarks to anchor the Careers elements of the course. Our use of the Start Profile within these lessons shows ‘excellence in embedding careers-related learning across the curriculum’ (Quality in Careers Report 2021).

Key Stage 4

Business Studies GCSE and the Enterprise and IT vocational courses at Key Stage 4 offer learners a defined progression route into higher education or employment, building high level skills such as teamwork, creative thinking and presentation skills. We focus upon developing students’ independent research and study skills within a challenging curriculum.

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Subject leader

Miss J Akhtar

Subject Teachers

Mr O Murtagh Business and KS3 Computing.
Mr B Middleton Computing and IT.

Business Qualifications: GCSE Business Studies

Edexcel GCSE Business (9–1) Overview.

This course helps students understand how businesses operate and make decisions in real-world contexts. It covers key concepts such as:

Entrepreneurship and enterprise
Marketing and finance
Human resources and operations
External influences on business

The course is split into two main themes:

Theme 1: Investigating Small Business - Focuses on how small businesses are set up, run, and grow. Topics include spotting business opportunities, understanding customer needs, and making financial decisions.
Theme 2: Building a Business - Explores how larger businesses expand and operate. It includes marketing strategies, business growth, and managing people and production.

Business Qualifications: OCR Cambridge Nationals

Within this suite of qualifications, we offer:

Cambridge National in IT

Cambridge National in IT

Cambridge National in IT will inspire and equip students with the confidence to use skills that are relevant to the IT sector and more widely. It covers the use of IT in the digital world, Internet of Everything, data manipulation, human-computer interface (HCI) and augmented reality.

This course will run alongside the current offering, and they are available within Yr9 and Yr10 options process.

GCSE Business Revision Links

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z98snbk

https://www.businessed.co.uk/index.php/home/theory/gcse/edexcel-gcse-9-1-theory-notes-public

https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/seneca-certified-resources/business-gcse-edexcel/

YouTube Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgyfbyWd6G8&list=PLftmziinjwVQCnLC4WZIrm5y2d6ILD96p&pp=iAQB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuFtnYszmEM&list=PLftmziinjwVTboQdyT_diCZ_7HCAQ_BjK&pp=iAQB

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKJ4DtMADQAR70b1hCdqPRxLZOmq-Iq7M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1EOQA_1F4s&list=PLKJ4DtMADQATHnBsDxT5m_YUbgolLkRFd

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9uWsZ2C3NYzzKRIo_mntw/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9uWsZ2C3NYzzKRIo_mntw/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3

Revision podcasts on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4LNX7mFsHfFdk8PrvxoZ0g

Edexcel GCSE Computer Science (9–1) Overview

The course is divided into two components:

Component 1: Principles of Computer Science - Covers theoretical knowledge such as algorithms, data, hardware, software, and the impact of technology on society.
Component 2: Application of Computational Thinking - Focuses on practical programming skills, including writing, testing, and refining code using languages like Python.

This course introduces students to the core concepts of computer science and helps them develop practical programming skills. Key areas include:

Understanding computer systems and networks.
Data representation and logic.
Cyber security and ethical issues.
Programming fundamentals and problem-solving.

Enrichment Opportunities

Enterprise

Please speak to your class teacher if you are interested in attending an extra-curricular activity/club for Enterprise.

Business Enrichment

KS4 student intervention and support sessions are run through the week by invitation. If any student needs any additional support, then they should contact a member of the Enterprise Faculty.

Business and Computing

Enterprise at Key Stage 3 is a crucial part of our Personal Development Curriculum.

Key Stage 4

Cambridge National in IT

YouTube Videos:

Revision podcasts on Spotify:

Enrichment Opportunities

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