Gaynes School Language College

The aims of business studies are to:-

• Encourage students to be inspired, moved and changed by studying a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study.
• Allow students to gain an insight into related sectors such as economics and accounting.
• Prepare students to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.
• Appreciate the range of perspectives of different stakeholders in relation to business and economic activity.

The Business Studies Course is delivered in a computer rooms where we make use of a variety of resources which include text books, interactive computer programs, websites, DVD's and PowerPoint presentations. Although lessons are taught in computer rooms and great use is made of these resources, a range of teaching methods are used, including group work, discussion, practical activities, written questions and other written tasks. A variety of trips are arranged during the course to give students an insight into how business operates in the real world. In the last year there have been trips to Coca Cola, Bank of England, London Metal Exchange, British Looseleaf, Disneyland Paris, Cadbury World, Fullers Brewery and Thorpe Park.

"Year 11 students at British Looseleaf"

Examination Board: OCR (Year 10 from September 2009 - New GCSE specifications)

Specification: J253

This specification enables candidates from a wide ability range to demonstrate achievement. There is one tier of entry covering all ability range grades from A* - G
The subject is divided into 3 units of study and details are listed below:

Unit A291 - Marketing and Enterprise

Market research and data collection, the marketing mix, marketing in the wider business environment and Enterprise.

Unit A292 - Business and People

The need for business activity, business ownership, trading organisations, growth and location, employment and retention, and organisation and communication.

Unit A293 - Production, Finance and the External Business Environment

Types of production methods, management and control of production, production costs, sources of finance, financial controls and analysis, the competitive environment, environmental influences and business ethics, Government and the UK economy and globalisation and UK business

Year 11 are currently following the CEA GCSE course

Some useful business studies websites:

www.businessstudiesonline.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
www.rewardinglearning.org.uk (Current Exam Board for Year 11, which includes past papers and mark schemes)
www.bized.co.uk
www.teachers-direct.co.uk
www.ocr.org.uk (Current Exam Board for Year 10)