BEDFORD is a specialist Business and Enterprise College and the enterprising ethos really does run through the whole school. All our students complete one hour of Enterprise Studies each week in addition to any Business Studies lessons.
All our students are given plenty of opportunities to take part in Business and Enterprise-themed activities and events, including Enterprise Markets, fundraising, Young Chamber and visits.
Department Staff and Responsibilities
Mrs R Puzzar, Teaching and Learning Manager
Mr P Dean, Teacher of Business, Computing, Media and Business and Enterprise Community Co-ordinator
Linked Governor Mr Steven Lowe
Courses offered:
Subject: GCSE Business Studies 9-1
Department: Business & Enterprise
Exam Board: Edexcel
Course Assessment:
Unit 1 – Investigating Small Business 50% Exam
Unit 2 – Building a Business 50% Exam
Subject Topics Covered:
Enterprise
Business opportunities
Making Business Effective
External Influences
Marketing
Operations
Finance
Human Resource Management
Subject: Technical Award in Business and Enterprise L1/2
Department: Business & Enterprise
Exam Board: NCFE
Course Assessment:
This course comprises of 2 mandatory units.
Unit 1 is assessed by an external exam and unit 2 is assessed by a synoptic project that is internally assessed and externally verified.
Subject Topics Covered:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Business & Enterprise
Unit 2 – Understanding resources for Business & Enterprise Planning
Weighing is Unit 1 40% Unit 2 60%
Key Stage 4 courses available:
GCSE Business
Technical Award in Business and Enterprise
Extra Curricular Activities (Days and Times)
• KS4 intervention sessions daily at Lunch L43 arranged with teacher.
• Business Competitions
• Educational visits Eg: Alton Towers, Town & City Centres & Local Businesses.
• Enterprise Markets Seasonal