Business, Enterprise and Financial Studies

KS4: BTEC Enterprise

Intent

The Edexcel BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise Level 1/Level 2 has been developed as an intensive programme that engages students that wish to develop their entrepreneurial skills. The programme is designed to;

Encourage personal development of knowledge and skills relevant to the business world through practical participation in a range of vocational business activities
Give learners a wider understanding and appreciation of the broad range of business specialisms through selection of optional specialist units
Encourage learners to develop their people, communication, planning and team working skills
Give opportunities for business employees to achieve a nationally recognised level 1 or level 2 vocationally-specific qualification
Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the business sector or to progress to other vocational qualifications, such as the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Business
Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Assessment

Internal Assessment

External Assessment

Students will be given a wide range of opportunities to apply their business knowledge, skills and concepts through multiple choice, short, medium and long answer questions. The main method of assessment will be through marking and moderation of coursework. Over time, students’ performance will determine their predicted grades based on assessment objectives they have achieved and the grade that they achieve in the external exam at the end of Year 11.

The assessment of this course is 60% coursework, which will be assessed internally.

Component 1: Exploring Enterprises (internally assessed – externally moderated) – 30% of overall mark. Students will examine different enterprises to develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of enterprises and the skills needed by entrepreneurs
Component 2: Planning for and Pitching an Enterprise Activity (coursework – internally assessed – externally moderated) – 30% of overall mark. Students will explore ideas, plan and pitch a micro-enterprise activity to an audience, and use feedback to review their business plan

Component 3: Promotion and Finance for Enterprise (externally assessed) 40% of overall mark. Students are required to analyse and interpret information in relation to an enterprise and to make recommendations on strategies to use to improve the performance of the enterprise. This is exam based.

Year 10
Year 11

Module 1

Component 1

A1 Size and features of SMEs
A2 Markets, sectors, models and industries in which enterprises operate

Module 2

Component 1

A3 Aims and activities of enterprises
A4 Skills and characteristics of entrepreneurs

Module 3

Component 1

B1 Market research methods
B2 Understanding customer needs
B3 Understanding competitor behaviour

Module 4

Component 1

B4 Suitability of market research methods
C1 PEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) analysis
C2 SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis

Module 5

Component 1

Coursework Submission

Module 6

Component 2

A1 Choosing ideas for a micro-enterprise
A2 Plan for a micro-enterprise

Module 1

Component 2

A2 Plan for a micro-enterprise
B1 Production of presentation

Module 2

Component 2

B2 Delivery of presentation
C1 Review of presentation

Component 3

A1 Targeting and segmenting the market
A2 4Ps of the marketing mix
A3 Factors influencing the choice of marketing methods

Module 3

Component 3

A4 Trust, reputation and loyalty
B1 Financial documents
B2 Payment methods
B3 Revenue and costs
B4 Financial statements
B5 Profitability and liquidity

Module 4

Component 3

C1 Budgeting
C2 Cash flow
C3 Suggesting improvements to cash flow problems
C4 Break-even point and break-even analysis
C5 Sources of business finance

Module 5

Component 3

Exam

Module 6

Component 2 Preparation

Students will revise the content for the Component 2 paper, completing exam questions.

KS5: National Extended Certificate in Business

Assessment

Internal Assessment

External Assessment

Unit 1 Exploring Business
Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection

Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign
Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance

Year 12
Year 13

Module 1: Unit 1 Exploring Business & A1 Features of businesses
Module 2: Unit 1 Exploring Business
Module 3: Unit 1 Exploring Business
Module 4: Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign
Module 5: Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign
Module 6: Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance

Module 1: Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance
Module 2: Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance
Module 3: Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance
Module 4: Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection Process
Module 5: Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection Process
Module 6: Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection Process

KS5: LIBF Certificate in Financial Studies

Intent

The Finance curriculum Intent is to ensure that students develop the knowledge and skills required for young people to make informed financial decisions. Finance introduces them to the risks and challenges involved in personal finance and aims to instil the tools for effective planning so that students can take ownership.

Curriculum Journey

GCSE Business offered at Key Stage 4 covers some elements of personal finance and there are key transitional topics such as PESTE, SWOT analysis and segmentation.

Assessment

Internal Assessment

External Assessment

Unit 1 End of Topic Assessments Topics 1 – 12
Unit 2 End of Topic Assessments Topics 1 -10
Unit 3 End of Topic Assessments Topics 1 – 7
Unit 4 End of Topic Assessments Topics 1 – 10

Unit 1 Part A 8 – 12th January 2024 resit 11 – 15th March 2024
Unit 1 Part B 16th January 2024 resit 19th March 2024
Unit 2 Part A 22 – 26th April 2024 resit 10 – 14th June 2024
Unit 2 Part B 29th April 2024 resit 18th June 2024
Unit 3 Part A 8 -12th January 2024 resit 11 – 15th March 2024
Unit 3 Part B 16th January 2024 resit 19th March 2024
Unit 4 Part A 22 – 26th April 2024 resit 10 – 14th June 2024
Unit 4 Part B 29th April 2024 resit 10 – 14th June 2024

Year 12
Year 13

Module 1

Unit 1

The Purposes of Money, The Personal Lifecycle, Payment Methods, Everyday Banking, Savings Products

Module 2

Unit 1

Borrowing Products, Providers, Consumer Protection, Budgets and Forecasts, Dealing with Debt, Earnings

Module 3

Unit 1/ 2

Unit 1 revision and preparation for exams

Module 4

Unit 2

Needs, Wants and Aspirations, Savings and Investments Products, Borrowing Products, Dealing with Long-Term Risks, Financial Planning

Module 5

Unit 2

Financial Planning and Informed Choices

Module 6

Unit 3

Personal Financial Stability, How he state can help, The impact of external factors

Module 1

Unit 3

Monitoring & adapting personal finance plans, Good debt, bad debt

Module 2

Unit 3

The impact of global events and ethics, The impact of recent changes

Module 3

Unit 3/4

Unit 3 revision and Preparation for exams

The financial system, Competition in the financial services sector, Sustainability in the financial services sector

Module 4

Unit 4

The impact of the media on the sustainability of the financial services industry, External influences on financial service providers and their products

Module 5

Unit 4

The impact of change and uncertainty on financial products, Marketing materials and their effectiveness, Attracting, retaining and satisfying customers, Market segmentation and product development.