To find out about how the Business and Economics department use the ACHIEVE ethos, please click on the document below.
Our department mission statement is “To inspire and challenge students to fulfil their potential and provide a passion for lifelong learning in the world of Business and Economics.”
Our department mission statement is “To inspire and challenge students to fulfil their potential and provide a passion for lifelong learning in the world of Business and Economics.”
To find out about how the Business and Economics department use the ACHIEVE ethos, please click on the document below.
The Business Department offers a number of educational pathways for JRCS students.
Year 9 – if you are thinking of choosing BTEC Business or GCSE Business, there are a few things you need to know…
This qualification is worth 1 GCSE graded A* – G and it offers students an interesting and enjoyable GCSE qualification.
Topics covered include Marketing, Human Resources, Business Finance, External influences and Production.
Students just arriving in year 10 are on the 9-1 graded specification. Their course is assessed by …
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This qualification is a combination of Business and Economics. It is ideal for students who are planning to take Economics as an A level subject and will help to strengthen their knowledge and understanding and therefore their results. It is worth 1 GCSE grade A* – G.
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Btec level 2 Award in Business is equivalent to 1 GCSE. This is mainly made up of coursework, but there is also an examination element to one unit. The students will study Enterprise, Recruitment, Customer Service and Finance.
This course will be changing as of September 2018 (to BTEC Tech award in Enterprise)
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Progression routes include BTEC Nationals in Business, A Level courses or employment
This qualification is worth 3 A Level grades (Extended diploma) Distinction* – PASS. It uses three option blocks and provides a Vocational alternative for students.
In year 12 Students will study,
Internally assessed
Externally assessed
In year 13 Students will study,
Internally assessed
Externally assessed
Students are given assignments and deadlines to meet. The student will have lesson time and study time in school to complete this work, but they will also need to complete work out of school at home – as homework. The quantity of this homework will depend on the student and their ability to manage their workload effectively during the day. Managing workload is part of the learning curve of the course. Students will have additional work to complete if they do not achieve work on their first submission. Also students will have a higher workload if they are working towards merit and distinction grades. Work is assessed by the class teacher, internally verified by the Lead IV (Miss Wright) and a sample is checked externally by Pearson. All marking occurs in line with the BTEC marking policy, details of which can be found in the JRCS BTEC Student handbook.
Taught by 2 different teachers consecutively delivering Theme 1 and Theme 2 in year 12 and Theme 3 and Theme 4 in year 13
Formal homework will be set by each teacher at least once per week. Therefore students should expect 2 pieces of formal homework that will involve some writing twice a week. (usually issued on double lessons) Other mini homeworks might be set where the student has to observe something, or watch something or think about something. All homework should be relevant to the lessons being studied at the time. Marking will be done within 1 week of student submission. Where possible, homework will be marked with the aim of returning it by next lesson. Feedback will be given to the students on their performance and how to improve in the future.
Of the students who have studied Business and Economics at A-Level many have gone on to attend top universities.
BTEC level 3 students were amongst the most successful in the Sixth Form, all achieving at least Distinctions.
“Enterprise education is about creating a ‘can do’ attitude and encouraging students to have the drive to make things happen. It is supported by better financial capability and business and economic understanding.”
We want to help our students develop the qualities of an entrepreneur:
Over the past few years JRCS students have enjoyed a number of opportunities.
Class books will be marked regularly, ideally every 2 weeks. The marking of assessments will take priority over everything else to provide the students with feedback as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to peer assess and self-assess in lessons using green pen. Literacy marking should also take place by peers as well as teaching staff. There should be time for reflection on marking in lessons.
The Business and Economics Department KS4 & KS5 BTEC marking policy
The BTEC marking policy will be followed for all BTEC assessments. These policies can be found in the JRCS BTEC student handbook.
Class notes will not usually be marked, unless the activity is a worksheet or activity that require independent development. These will be marked regularly in student folders, ideally every 2 weeks. The marking of assessments will take priority over everything else to provide the students with feedback as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to peer assess and self-assess in lessons using green pen. Literacy marking should also take place by peers as well as teaching staff to help develop literacy skills. There should be time for reflection on marking in lessons. This is especially important during the Sixth form milestone assessments where detailed feedback and task marking is provided for the students to act upon.
If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 020 8270 6222 or contact the Head of Business and Economics, Miss C Wright at CWright@jorichardson.org.uk