LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL
Enterprise, business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills.
Business Enterprise gives pupils opportunities to understand how businesses operate, develop their entrepreneurial skills and explore what makes an enterprise successful. Pupils learn to apply their knowledge through practical, work-related scenarios.
“To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.”
Thomas Watson Sr., chairman and CEO of International Business Machines
Our intent
In Business Enterprise at Lancaster High School, pupils will look to develop their analytical, problem-solving and communication skills to understand how business and the world operates.
Our vision is for our pupils to be able to be successful in the modern business world by being able to work collaboratively or independently to successfully operate and manage their own business or be an integral part of the UK or world economy. They will be excellent communicators, tactful negotiators, effective team players and demonstrate well rounded literacy, numeracy and information technology skills.
This qualification has a core of underpinning knowledge, skills and understanding, and a range of options to reflect the breadth of pathways within the local and national business and enterprise sector. This gives learners the opportunity to: gain a broad understanding and knowledge of a vocational sector, investigate areas of specific business interest, and develop essential skills and attributes valued by employers, further education colleges and higher education institutions. Pupils will be taught a range of highly sought after employability skills such as: Self-management, Working in teams, Respecting others, co-operating, negotiating/persuading, contributing to discussions, Business and customer awareness, Problem-solving, Communication, data analysis, literacy, numeracy and information technology skills.
Assessment is through task-based assignments so pupils can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in work-related scenarios. Pupils will explore, develop and apply their knowledge helping to develop their creative and entrepreneurial skills as they explore the world of business and see what makes or breaks an enterprise.
Subject staff
| Name | Role | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Rubery | Head of Department | Contact |
| Mrs Worsley | Classroom Teacher | Contact |
KEY STAGE 4 · YEAR 10
BTEC Tech Awards Enterprise (2022)
Pupils explore how enterprises operate, develop and present a micro-enterprise idea, and apply their understanding of marketing and finance. The course combines task-based assignments with an external examination.
Pearson specification details (PDF)
Assessment
Component 1 · Exploring Enterprises
Assessment: Coursework portfolio
Component 2 · Planning and Presenting a Micro-Enterprise Idea
Assessment: Coursework portfolio
Component 3 · Marketing and Finance for Enterprise
Assessment: External exam · 2 hours
Additional materials to support study and revision
These resources can support pupils with their learning and provide opportunities to explore business and enterprise outside lessons.
Key Stage 4: BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise Student Book
Available in school.
Business revision and study materials.
An additional business learning resource.
Business news and examples of enterprises operating in the wider economy.
Lancaster High School • Business Enterprise
