Ofsted Survey Inspection - Business Education We had an 'Outstanding' Ofsted visit on 7th Februrary 2008. Read their letter here ofstedsurveyinspection.pdf
The Appleton School was designated as a Business and Enterprise College in September 2003.
As a Specialist Business & Enterprise College we aim to deliver high quality innovative learning opportunities for all our students. Business & Enterprise is embedded across our curriculum, ensuring that the ethos of being enterprising is delivered consistently throughout each subject area. Students are encouraged to develop enterprise skills during lessons and through extra curricular activities.
We strongly believe that by developing enterprise skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, innovation and many more, students will be better prepared for the constantly changing world of work.
Why Business and Enterprise?
For our students our Specialism means:-
- An opportunity to gain an Enterprise qualification at Key Stage 3 and 4
- More specialised teachers
- A dedicated Business & Enterprise Manager
- Planned opportunities to develop enterprise skills
- Business & Enterprise activity days each year
- Opportunities to set up an run their own business during Key Stage 4
- Running the NatWest School Bank
- Running a Fair Trade/Healthy Eating Tuck Shop during Key Stage 3
- Teambuilding event for Year 7 students
For our local schools it means:-
- Closer links with our local schools
- Technical support for partner primaries
- More collaborative working with SEEVIC and other post 16 providers
- Ongoing staff training opportunities
For the local community it means:-
- Business and IT courses for parents and other members of the community
- Support and training opportunities for local small businesses and individuals
Visit our website http://www.appletonbusinesscentre.co.uk to see our full range of Adult Workshops.
We are sponsored by Philip Green and the Arcadia Group.
To find out more about some of the Business & Enterprise events our students take part in click here.
