The Crypt School - Business Department
KS4/5 Programme of Study
Our Business department nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging students to think flexibly, act ethically, and adapt to an evolving business landscape. Through the study of business theory, students develop critical analysis and Floreat Schola evaluative skills, enabling them to assess strategic decisions, economic environments, and organisational behaviour. We inspire future business leaders who demonstrate integrity, social responsibility, and a commitment to sustainable and Cryptiensis ethical enterprise. Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Year End Points Module 1
Year 10 Edexcel (LS)
(NP/LS/CWG)
Assessment
Module 1
Module 1
1.3 Putting a business idea into practice
1.4 Making the business effective
1.5 Understanding external influences on business
Revision of 1.1-1.5
Dynamic nature of business; risk and reward; The role of business enterprise and purpose of business activity; the role of entrepreneurship.
Business aims and objectives; why business aims and objectives differ between businesses; business revenues, costs and profits; break even analysis; interpretation of break even analysis; importance of cash to a business; cash flow; internal and external sources of finance.
Concept of limited liability; the types of business ownership for start-ups; the option of starting up and running a franchise operation; business location; impact of the internet on business location; marketing mix; marketing mix & competitive environment; marketing mix & changing consumer needs; marketing mix & technology; the role and importance of a business plan; the purpose of planning business activity.
Business Stakeholders; different types of technology used by business; how technology influences business activity; principles of employment and consumer law; impact of legislation on business; economic climate and external influences.
Extended Project
1.2 Spotting a business opportunity
- Topic Assessment (1.1) - Topic Assessment (1.2) Module 2 2.3 Making operational decisions
Year 11 Edexcel
Module 1
1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
Customer needs; market research; types of market research; market segmentation; market mapping; the competitive environment; the impact of competition on business decision making.
Assessment
Module 1
- Topic Assessment (1.3) Module 2 2.2 Making marketing decision
Marketing mix - place; using Business operations; working the marketing mix to make with suppliers; managing decisions. quality; the sales process 2.4 Making financial decision 2.2 Making marketing decision Business calculations; understanding business Marketing mix - product; performance. marketing mix - price; marketing mix - promotion. - Start of Year 11 Assessment (shortened Paper 1)
- Topic Assessment (2.1-2.3) - December Mock Exam (Paper 1)
- Year 10 Mid-Year Assessment (1.1-1.3) Module 2 2.5 Making Human Resource decisions
e.g. “Business in sport”, “Business of a festival”
Module 2 2.1 Growing a Business – methods of how businesses start to grow. Business growth; changes in aims and objectives; business and globalisation; ethics; the environment and business
To be able to do/show: Creative thinking, research skills, extended enquiry into a business of students’ choice Create a questionnaire and write a report on their findings. Interpret market research data. Create a market map Introduction to context Break even calculations Drawing break even graphs Calculating MoS Calculating profit Calculating costs (TC, VC, FC) Calculate cash flow Calculating revenue Create a business plan Evaluate choice of technology Identify stakeholders
- Topic Assessment (1.5)
- Year 10 Exam (Paper 1)
Revision and Exam Practice
Revision and Exam Practice
Consolidation, revision and feedback to prepare for final exams.
Personalised Revision Plans for Students. GCSEs begin
Organisational structures; effective recruitment; effective training and development; motivation
To be able to do/show: Discuss how businesses grow Making judgements about ethical behaviour Presentation skills Peer assessment of work Evaluating different types of production Understanding the need for good customer service Calculations GPM, NPM, ARR
- Assessed Homework (Exam Questions)
- February/March Mock Exam (Paper 2)
Paper 1 - Investigating small business Paper 2 - Building a business
Interpret business data - financial, marketing and market Interpret business ratios All skills required for GCSE