Ofsted Survey Inspection - Business Education
We had a great ofsted visit on 7th Februrary 2008 - read their letter here.

Business Studies

At The Appleton School we offer two different courses either GCSE or GNVQ as an intermediate qualification in Business Education. Both are available as options at Key Stage 4.

Business Education syllabuses are designed to encourage students to think and act like business men and women and from their very first lesson they will actively participate in a variety of situations designed to stimulate their imagination and to encourage them to make decisions based upon their knowledge and understanding of the subject.

Students study; the Business Environment, the Structure and Control of Business Organisations; the Roles and Responsibilities of People in Business, Marketing, Business Finance, Communications and Production Strategies.

Business Education is a popular optional subject that traditionally enjoys a lot of success at The Appleton School; staff expectations of students are high and student attainment reflects the commitment of staff and students alike.

Comments about the curriculum area from the September 2000 Ofsted Inspection include;

• "Teaching is good and contributes very effectively to pupil's learning"
• "Lessons are tightly focused"
• "Marking and assessment of pupil's work is particularly effective and used well to help plan future lessons"

• Options Information-Parent's Quick Guide