Subject leader:
- Asiya Aftab
- Email: asiya.aftab@cockshuthill.org.uk
Subject staff:
Key Stage 4 curriculum overview:
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Business
The course consists of two themes:
- Theme 1: Investigating small business (Year 10)
- Theme 2: Building a business (Year 11)
At Key Stage 4 the curriculum is designed to ensure pupils reach their full potential and attain the highest possible standards at GCSE level. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding. They will also develop key skills such as, communication, teamwork and independent learning.
Theme 1
- Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity
- Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice
- Topic 1.4 Making the business effective
- Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business
Theme 2
- Topic 2.1 Growing the business
- Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions
- Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions
- Topic .4 Making financial decisions
- Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions
Mid-term assessment dates:
- 30/09/2017
- 28/10/2017
- 13/03/2018
- 24/04/2018
- 05/062018
Revision:
www.bbc.co.uk
www.revisionworld.com
www.bitesize.co.uk
www.pearson.com
www.businessed.co.uk