Business is an exciting, modern A Level subject that has evolved significantly since it was introduced many years ago. The subject balances academic theory with an appreciation of ‘real-world’ application and many pupils go on to study business-related degrees at Russell Group universities. Business A Level teaches many skills that are essential for other subjects at university or in the workplace. Employers look for people who can make judgements and analyse real scenarios: this subject helps to build a foundation in these critical areas. The surge in demand for business or economics-related subjects nationally, both at A Level and degree level, reflects the current turbulent business world and the realisation that to improve the way businesses function, people who have studied them and the economy in which they function are required. Pupils who wish to get a head start in the business world benefit from the foundation this course builds. The topics studied involve engagement with the business world. The specification and assessment encourage pupils to follow business developments and think critically about contemporary business issues. Most of the assessment material is based on real business situations. By examining and thinking critically about them, girls gain an insight into different contexts. This develops their critical and comparative skills, thereby enriching their studies in all disciplines at Sherborne Girls.