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In Business we QUESTION the reasons behind real life business decisions and EXPLORE the impact that they will have on the success of the business and on society as a whole. We GIVE balanced viewpoints to enable us to see the uncertain nature of business decisions & subsequently SUCCEED in helping students’ become prepared for the real world.

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QEGS Year 10 Business Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice Topic 1.4 Making the business effective Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business Topic 1.4 Making the business effective Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business Topic 1.4 Making the business effective Exam Revision and practice, Progress exams, Feedback, Synoptic project work and introducing Year 11 Content
Key concepts/ideas Enterprise and entrepreneurship Starting a business Finance Finance Marketing Stakeholders and the economy Marketing Marketing Business plans Revision and synoptic group tasks
Key skills Creative thinking Evaluating risk and reward Market research Calculating and understanding finance Creative promotion Analysis of marketing techniques, evaluating options Analysis of business theory, justification of options Exam technique- retrieval practice, structure, timing and self and peer assessment
Key terms/vocab Entrepreneurs Competitive advantage Risk and rewards Customer wants and needs Adding Value USP Market Research Qualitative and Quantitative data Aims and objectives Costs, Revenue and Profit Break-even Cash Flow Insolvency Capital Limited and Unlimited Liability Franchising Proximity Price Product Promotion Place Stakeholders E-Commerce Legislation Exports Recession Inflation Unemployment Retrieval AO1: Knowledge AO2: Application AO3a: Analysis AO3b: Evaluation Retrieval AO1: Knowledge AO2: Application AO3a: Analysis AO3b: Evaluation
Independent learning/wider reading Researching Entrepreneurs Bin Business/T-Shirt Project Independent Learning Workbooks Independent Learning Workbooks Making your own business plan Practice questions from booklet Researching Entrepreneurs Bin Business/T-Shirt Project Independent Learning Workbooks Independent Learning Workbooks Making your own business plan Practice questions from booklet Researching Entrepreneurs Bin Business/T-Shirt Project Independent Learning Workbooks Independent Learning Workbooks Making your own business plan Practice questions from booklet Researching Entrepreneurs Bin Business/T-Shirt Project Independent Learning Workbooks Independent Learning Workbooks Making your own business plan Practice questions from booklet Researching Entrepreneurs Bin Business/T-Shirt Project Independent Learning Workbooks Independent Learning Workbooks Making your own business plan Practice questions from booklet Researching Entrepreneurs Bin Business/T-Shirt Project Independent Learning Workbooks Independent Learning Workbooks Making your own business plan Practice questions from booklet
Assessment 1.1, 1.2 MCQ’s End of HT Assessment on 1.1-1.2 MCQ’s and Short answers 1.3 MCQ’s 1.5.1, 1.5.2., 1.5.3 MCQ’s 1.3, 1.4 MCQ’s 1.5.4 MCQ’s End of HT Assessment on 1.3 1.4 MCQs 1.5 Assessment End of HT assessment on Marketing Synoptic assessments Progress Exams
Careers links/Future Learning Local Entrepreneurs Small Businesses Starting your own business A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Courses Local Entrepreneurs Small Businesses Starting your own business A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Courses Local Entrepreneurs Small Businesses Starting your own business A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Courses Local Entrepreneurs Small Businesses Starting your own business A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Courses Local Entrepreneurs Small Businesses Starting your own business A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Courses Local Entrepreneurs Small Businesses Starting your own business A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Courses

QEGS Year 11 Business Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Topic 2.1 Growing the business Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business Topic 2.1 Growing the business Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions GCSE Exam preparation: Recapping key topics, practice examination papers GCSE Exam preparation: Recapping key topics, practice examination papers
Key concepts/ideas Globalisation, Ethics and the environment Production methods, design, logistics Quality, design, Ratio analysis and using financial information Organisational structure, recruitment, and motivation Making synoptic links across all topics Making synoptic links across all topics
Key skills Ethical judgements and analysis of growth methods Quantitative skills, working with data, creativity Ratio analysis and interpreting financial data Recruitment training and motivation Exam skills- How to revise, organisation, retrieval practice, answer structure, self and peer assessment and timing Exam skills- How to revise, organisation, retrieval practice, answer structure, self and peer assessment and timing
Key terms/vocab Mergers and Takeovers Public Limited Companies Globalisation Ethics Sustainability Productivity Job, Batch and Flow Production Automation Just-in-time Logistics Procurement Quality Control and Assurance Sales Process Average rate of return Gross and Net Profit Margins Centralised/ Decentralised Flat/ Hierarchical Communication Flexible Working Recruitment Training Motivation Centralised/ Decentralised Flat/ Hierarchical Communication Flexible Working Recruitment Training Motivation Retrieval AO1: Knowledge AO2: Application AO3a: Analysis AO3b: Evaluation
Independent learning/wider reading Seneca Independent Learning books Past questions Seneca Independent Learning books Past questions Seneca Independent Learning books Past questions Seneca Independent Learning books Past questions Seneca Independent Learning books Past questions
Assessment End of HT Assessment: Growth, Objectives and Ethics Year 11 Mocks 2.3 and 2.4 Assessment 2.5 Topic Assessment Year 11 Mock Paper 2 Synoptic Assessments GCSE Exam
Careers links/Future Learning Business Growth and careers Careers in Operations and Finance Human Resource- Preparing for the recruitment process including documents A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Level 3 Business and Finance Apprenticeships Business Growth and careers Careers in Operations and Finance Human Resource- Preparing for the recruitment process including documents A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Level 3 Business and Finance Apprenticeships Business Growth and careers Careers in Operations and Finance Human Resource- Preparing for the recruitment process including documents A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Level 3 Business and Finance Apprenticeships Business Growth and careers Careers in Operations and Finance Human Resource- Preparing for the recruitment process including documents A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Level 3 Business and Finance Apprenticeships Business Growth and careers Careers in Operations and Finance Human Resource- Preparing for the recruitment process including documents A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Level 3 Business and Finance Apprenticeships Business Growth and careers Careers in Operations and Finance Human Resource- Preparing for the recruitment process including documents A-Level Business and A-Level Economics Level 3 BTEC Business Level 3 Business and Finance Apprenticeships

QEGS Year 12 Business Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic 1.1 Meeting customer needs 1.5 Entrepreneurs and leaders 2.1 Raising finance 2.2 Financial planning 2.3 Managing finance 1.2 The Market 2.2 Financial planning 1.3 Marketing mix and strategy 2.4 Resource management 1.4 Managing people 2.5 External influences 1.4 Managing people Teacher 2 to complete exam practice and start Year 13 Content Progress Exam Practice and revision
Key concepts/ideas Meeting customer needs Finance Understanding the market Finance Marketing Human resources External influence Human resources Entrepreneurship Synthesising business ideas and concepts, applying to businesses
Key skills Financial planning Financial planning Creative marketing Resource management Recruitment process Leadership Exam skills- How to revise, organisation, retrieval practice, answer structure, self and peer assessment and timing
Key terms/vocab Aims and Objectives Entrepreneurs Internal/External Finance Liability Supply and Demand Elasticity Sales, Costs, Revenue and Profit Breakeven Liquidity Product Branding / Promotion Pricing Distribution Production, Productivity Capacity Quality Economic Influences Legislation Training, Recruitment and Selection Organisational Design Motivation Leadership AO1: Knowledge AO2: Application AO3: Analysis AO4: Evaluaton
Independent learning/wider reading Boston Matrix Porter Ansoff Maslow Hertzberg Taylor Mayo Independent exam questions and assessment Boston Matrix Porter Ansoff Maslow Hertzberg Taylor Mayo Independent exam questions and assessment Boston Matrix Porter Ansoff Maslow Hertzberg Taylor Mayo Independent exam questions and assessment Boston Matrix Porter Ansoff Maslow Hertzberg Taylor Mayo Independent exam questions and assessment Boston Matrix Porter Ansoff Maslow Hertzberg Taylor Mayo Independent exam questions and assessment Boston Matrix Porter Ansoff Maslow Hertzberg Taylor Mayo Independent exam questions and assessment
Assessment Market Research timed essay Factors affecting demand essay End of half term assessment Mocks End of half term assessment Synoptic Assessments Progress Exams
Careers links/Future Learning Entrepreneurs, Starting and financing a business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and the recruitment process Organisational Structure, Motivation, and leadership Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Entrepreneurs, Starting and financing a business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and the recruitment process Organisational Structure, Motivation, and leadership Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Entrepreneurs, Starting and financing a business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and the recruitment process Organisational Structure, Motivation, and leadership Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Entrepreneurs, Starting and financing a business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and the recruitment process Organisational Structure, Motivation, and leadership Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Entrepreneurs, Starting and financing a business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and the recruitment process Organisational Structure, Motivation, and leadership Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Entrepreneurs, Starting and financing a business Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and the recruitment process Organisational Structure, Motivation, and leadership Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business

QEGS Year 13 Business Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic 3.1 Business objectives and strategy 4.1 Globalisation 3.2 Business growth 4.2 Global markets and business expansion 3.3 Decision-making techniques 4.3 Global marketing 3.4 Influences on business decisions 4.4 Global industries and companies (multinational corporations) 3.5 Assessing competitiveness 3.6 Managing change 3.6 Managing change Revision and exam practice
Key concepts/ideas Corporate objective and influences Ethics Globalisation and international Trade Mergers and Takeovers, Organic Growth Global Competitiveness Conditions for trade Cultural and Social Issues Cultural and Social Issues Niche Markets Sales forecasting Investment Appraisal Decision Trees CPA Global Industries and Companies Interpreting Financial Statements Ratio Analysis Human Resources Scenario Planning
Key skills Supported Decision making Understanding global factors Researching and analysing data, supported judgement Supported decision making and evaluative judgement Supported decision making Ethics Analysing data Financial Skills Exam skills- How to revise, organisation, retrieval practice, answer structure, self and peer assessment and timing
Key terms/vocab Corporate objectives Protectionism Trade Blocs Mergers and takeovers Organic Growth Global mergers and joint ventures Global Competitiveness Niche Market Marketing MNC’s Ethics Shareholders Stakeholders Ratio Analysis Critical Path Profit and Loss Balance Sheet AO1: knowledge AO2: Application AO3: Analysis AO4: Evaluation
Independent learning/wider reading Porters, Ansoff, Boston Matrix Researching Global Markets Exam Questions Porters, Ansoff, Boston Matrix Researching Global Markets Exam Questions Porters, Ansoff, Boston Matrix Researching Global Markets Exam Questions Porters, Ansoff, Boston Matrix Researching Global Markets Exam Questions Porters, Ansoff, Boston Matrix Researching Global Markets Exam Questions Porters, Ansoff, Boston Matrix Researching Global Markets Exam Questions
Assessment 3.1 Assessment 4.1 Assessment 3.2. Assessment 4.2 Assessment Mocks Paper 3 Assessment Synoptic Assessments A-Level assessments
Careers links/Future Learning Understanding business strategy and global businesses Understanding growing businesses Decision making in business Multinational Companies Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Understanding business strategy and global businesses Understanding growing businesses Decision making in business Multinational Companies Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Understanding business strategy and global businesses Understanding growing businesses Decision making in business Multinational Companies Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Understanding business strategy and global businesses Understanding growing businesses Decision making in business Multinational Companies Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Understanding business strategy and global businesses Understanding growing businesses Decision making in business Multinational Companies Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business Understanding business strategy and global businesses Understanding growing businesses Decision making in business Multinational Companies Degree Level Business related courses including Business management, marketing, and finance Degree Apprenticeships in Business