Ethos and Values

We have two ambitious mission statements to which we all subscribe;

  • For all students to achieve their goals and aspirations within our Curriculum Area.
  • For all students to be prepared for - and inspired by - the world of business and enterprise through participation in a range of practical and engaging enterprise activities.

The Business and Economics Curriculum Area is centred on student learning and has a number of specific aims which link into whole school objectives:

  • To facilitate and encourage the development of a safe learning environment where students can achieve to their full potential, and gain the skills or qualifications necessary to pursue their chosen future goals of either further study or employment.
  • To help students to develop lively and enquiring business minds with the ability to approach the solving of problems in a logical, intelligent, and constructive manner, and to make decisions having thought about alternatives and drawbacks.
  • To employ teaching strategies that stimulate interest in Business and Economics thereby enhancing the learning experience of students.
  • To offer all pupils the opportunity to experience real business scenarios, regardless of their ability and background.
  • To give students the skills and adaptability needed to cope with a fast changing business world and its technological complexities.
  • To cultivate links with businesses through the portfolio activities undertaken by students.