BUSINESS CURRICULUM

Introduction to Business (what is a business, needs vs wants)

Entrepreneurship Basics (ideas, creativity, innovation)

Local Businesses (case studies, small enterprises)

Money Management (saving, spending, budgeting)

Goods & Services (producers, consumers, markets)

Business in the Community (responsibility, ethics, environment)

Teamwork & Communication (group activities, leadership basics)

Simple Business Project (planning a product/service)

Reflection & Evaluation (what makes a business succeed)

Business Ownership (sole traders, partnerships, companies)

Marketing Basics (advertising, branding, customer focus)

Understanding Customers (needs, wants, simple research)

Business Finance (costs, revenue, profit)

Ethics & Sustainability (fair trade, eco-friendly practices)

Enterprise Project (group activity with planning and presentation)

Business Skills (teamwork, problem solving, presentations)

Local Enterprise Case Studies (shops, start-ups)

Personal Finance (budgeting, saving, spending decisions)

Business Environment (internal & external influences)

Human Resources (recruitment, selection, employee motivation)

Business Operations (production methods, supply chains)

Finance Skills (break-even, introduction to cash flow)

Marketing Mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion in detail)

Enterprise Challenge (small project or competition)

Business Ethics & Global Issues (multinationals, responsibility)

Technology in Business (e-commerce, digital marketing)

Performance Evaluation (analysing what makes businesses succeed/fail)

Business Strategy (aims, objectives, growth strategies)

Advanced Marketing (segmentation, targeting, promotion methods)

Finance & Accounts (budgets, cash flow, balance sheets)

Operations Management (quality control, lean production)

Human Resources (training, leadership, employment law basics)

Globalisation & Trade (imports, exports, world markets)

Business Plan Project (full plan, pitch, presentation)

Revision & Problem Solving (case studies, past-paper style tasks)

Evaluation & Reflection (self, peer, teacher feedback)

Business Environment (types of businesses, objectives, stakeholders)  

Marketing & Sales (market research, target audience, promotion, pricing)  

Finance Basics (income, expenditure, profit, budgeting, cash flow)  

Business Environment (types of businesses, objectives, stakeholders)  

Marketing & Sales (market research, target audience, promotion, pricing)  

Finance Basics (income, expenditure, profit, budgeting, cash flow)  

Revision & Problem Solving (mixed topics, exam-style questions)  

Project Work (business plan development, mini enterprise tasks)  

Preparation for Post-16 Business Study (independent research, advanced concepts)

Introduction to Business (simple concepts, types of business, purpose)  

Basic Marketing (advertising, product recognition, simple sales)  

Finance Awareness (money management, income vs. spending, simple budgets)  

Operations & Teamwork (working in groups, simple project planning)  

Understanding People at Work (roles, responsibilities, communication)  

Practical Activities (mini enterprise tasks, class projects, presentations)

Revision & Consolidation (all prior topics, simple exercises)  

Problem Solving & Reflection (evaluating outcomes, peer feedback)  

Preparation for Next Stage (transition to GCSE or vocational courses)

Advanced Business Concepts (business structures, strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship)  

Marketing & Finance (advanced market research, budgeting, financial analysis)  

Operations & HR (supply chain, quality control, recruitment, motivation) 

 Advanced Business Concepts (business structures, strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship)  

Marketing & Finance (advanced market research, budgeting, financial analysis)  

Operations & HR (supply chain, quality control, recruitment, motivation) 

Revision & Exam Preparation (past papers, timed exercises, problem-solving)  

Critical Thinking & Application (evaluating business decisions, scenario analysis)  

Preparation for University & Careers (entrepreneurship, internships, professional skills)