S1 Business

During this topic, pupils will learn all about charities and the important role they play in society.  Pupils will look at: 

• What charities are

• Different types of charity

• Research partner charities

• The fundraising concept

• What social enterprises are

Progress Checks

To check for understanding of concepts covered, pupils will have several small progress checks.  These will be issued at appropriate times in the unit.

Fundraising

As part of this course, there is an element of fundraising.  Pupils will be encouraged to raise money for our partner charities; pupils will be assigned one charity for this purpose.  If pupils do not take part, they may be given alternative work to complete during specific areas of this unit.

Pupils will gain an understanding of the basics of business.  They will do this by looking at:

• Needs and wants (and how businesses meet these)

• Goods and services 

• Entrepreneurs

• Types of business (sole trader, partnerships, franchises)

Progress Checks

To check for understanding of concepts covered, pupils will have two progress checks.  These will be issued at appropriate times in the unit.

Pupils will gain an understanding of personal finance, by looking at:

• Personal cash budgets

• Wages (minimum wage, income tax and national insurance)

• Savings (types of account and interest rates)

• Borrowing (loans, crefit cards, mortgages)

• Further enhancement of Excel skills

Progress Checks

To check for understanding of concepts covered, pupils will have several small progress checks.  These will be issued at appropriate times in the unit.