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Our Business Studies curriculum aims to inspire students to understand and actively participate in today’s dynamic business world, equipping them to become informed learners, innovative thinkers, and enterprising individuals grounded in faith and moral responsibility.

“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.”

 

Marilyn Vos Savant

GCSE Business Studies is well-established course enhanced over time to include a wider understanding of the political, environmental, social, technological and legal context of business.

 

Our programme of study is tailored to the needs of our learners, enabling them to become adaptable, mature students, ready to tackle any challenges that they may face when applying for key stage 5 courses, apprenticeships, employment, or even, setting up their own business with the passion and determination developed through study within our department.

 

Our curriculum is designed to:

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  • Foster entrepreneurial spirit and business literacy in the context of the evolving global economy.

  • Develop adaptability, maturity, and confidence in our learners, enabling them to thrive in further education, apprenticeships, employment, or even launching their own ventures.

  • Ground business learning within ethical frameworks, encouraging decision-making informed by Catholic values of stewardship, dignity, and service.

Enrichment & Career Pathways

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Our Business curriculum extends beyond the classroom:

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  • Enterprise & Real-World Learning: Projects and micro-business opportunities help students apply their knowledge practically and innovatively.

  • Progression Routes: Graduates enter A-level or BTEC programmes, higher education in business, or immediate careers and apprenticeships in business-related sectors.

  • Future-Ready Skills: Students develop critical thinking, communication, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial mindset, key for success in any path.

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Catholic SOCIAL TEACHING

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Business Studies offers rich opportunities for spiritual and moral growth:

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  • Stewardship & Ethical Awareness: Students learn the importance of ethical practice, fair leadership, and social responsibility in business contexts.

  • Moral Development: Case studies and discussions prompt students to reflect on justice, community impact, and the common good.

  • Dignity & Service: Through enterprise and real-world problem-solving, students are encouraged to use their skills in service of others, embodying Gospel values in action.​

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & Catholic Values

CURRICULM IMPACT

We measure our Business Studies curriculum success by:

excellent outcomes

Our students high achievers in GCSE outcomes.

PERSONAL GROWTH

Our students are recognised as confident, morally grounded young adults with real-world awareness.

ASPIRATIONAL FUTUREs

Our students become aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals in exciting business environments.

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