Curriculum Vision and Implementation
“We seek to embrace the challenge and opportunities presented by the evolving global, national and local economies, for the benefit of our students and the wider community“
Highest academic expectations
Model answers, feedback which helps students to move to the next level.
Succeed in their chosen pathway
Careers advice through lessons as form tutors; high emphasis on skills for the workplace.
Ambition and preparation for life beyond education
High expectations of independent working and initiative; modelling professionalism.
Individual responsibility and respect
Self and peer assessment; mutual respect in the classroom; encouraging students to take pride in their work.
Academically challenging, ambitious and stimulating curriculum
Adaptive teaching through a range of tasks; challenging written tasks and also group work and presentations.
A modern education
The integration of other platforms such as Google Classroom, Google Forms and EdPuzzle.
Develop strength of character and resilience
The use of positive and constructive feedback to support improvement
Extra curricular diet and personal development opportunities
The introduction of Young Enterprise to provide a practical business experience; school trips, eg. to Jaguar, ‘Grade Booster’ sessions.
Cultural capital
The promotion of wider reading on current affairs, news and academic articles linked to homework, discussions around current issues such as inflation and how they relate to business.
Personal and professional excellence and realising potential
On-going CPD, sharing good practice and resources, prior professional experience and examiner expertise.
Success and achievement
Celebrating effort and achievement through Headteacher’s Awards and Awards Evenings.
True to subjects core content and concepts
Curriculum design covers the specifications thoroughly while also building in opportunities for cross-curricular links to promote the wider influence and importance of business.
Skills to flourish in the modern world
Effective organisation, communication and IT skills as well as professional attributes.
Future leaders with courage and integrity
The role of ethics in business (links with TPE) and different leadership and business models which promote fairness and diversity.
