We study businesses in a variety of contexts, from small to large, UK-focused to global and within manufacturing and the service sector. Business, as a subject, is the analysis of how businesses are organised and run internally and how they are affected by external factors. The course aims to develop analytical and problem-solving skills by relating business theory to real-world situations. Within the department, we also run a comprehensive striving programme to support those aiming for top grades. External speakers are invited to present to pupils about their careers, business endeavours or anything else that may be of interest. This has proven to be very popular and well-received; as well as bringing the theory to life. Areas of enquiry are more easily illustrated by examples of the kind of questions that might be prompted by the course: • Will businesses need to adapt and change following COVID-19? • Was it the leadership of Jürgen Klopp which led Liverpool to win the Premier League? • How did Jeff Bezos become the richest person in the world? • What is the most cost-effective way of motivating your workforce? • How does Google attract such high-calibre employees? • What is the best way to make a profit? • How will Aldi alter their strategic position following improvements to the UK economy? • Should stakeholders be given a greater say in a business’ decisions? • Can the changes at Tesco stop its decline? Within the department, we also run a share trading competition. Students spend half a day learning about the stock market and taking part in virtual trading to see who can make\ the most money before the market closes.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. No prior knowledge of business is assumed nor is necessary to enrol for this course; however minimum grade 6 in GCSE mathematics and English is expected. There is a minimum of 10 per cent numeracy content in the examinations.
Assessment takes the form of three two-hour examinations at the end of a two-year course. Paper 1 will assess marketing, people and global business (Themes 1 and 4) Sections A and B each comprise one data response question is broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. Paper 2 will assess business finance and operations, business decisions and strategy (Themes 2 and 3)Section A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open response question. Paper 3 will assess content across all four themes. There is a pre-released context document for this paper. Section A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,999 |
| Address | Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
We study businesses in a variety of contexts, from small to large, UK-focused to global and within manufacturing and the service sector. Business, as a subject, is the analysis of how businesses are organised and run internally and how they are affected by external factors. The course aims to develop analytical and problem-solving skills by relating business theory to real-world situations. Within the department, we also run a comprehensive striving programme to support those aiming for top grades. External speakers are invited to present to pupils about their careers, business endeavours or anything else that may be of interest. This has proven to be very popular and well-received; as well as bringing the theory to life. Areas of enquiry are more easily illustrated by examples of the kind of questions that might be prompted by the course: • Will businesses need to adapt and change following COVID-19? • Was it the leadership of Jürgen Klopp which led Liverpool to win the Premier League? • How did Jeff Bezos become the richest person in the world? • What is the most cost-effective way of motivating your workforce? • How does Google attract such high-calibre employees? • What is the best way to make a profit? • How will Aldi alter their strategic position following improvements to the UK economy? • Should stakeholders be given a greater say in a business’ decisions? • Can the changes at Tesco stop its decline? Within the department, we also run a share trading competition. Students spend half a day learning about the stock market and taking part in virtual trading to see who can make\ the most money before the market closes.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. No prior knowledge of business is assumed nor is necessary to enrol for this course; however minimum grade 6 in GCSE mathematics and English is expected. There is a minimum of 10 per cent numeracy content in the examinations.
Assessment takes the form of three two-hour examinations at the end of a two-year course. Paper 1 will assess marketing, people and global business (Themes 1 and 4) Sections A and B each comprise one data response question is broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. Paper 2 will assess business finance and operations, business decisions and strategy (Themes 2 and 3)Section A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open response question. Paper 3 will assess content across all four themes. There is a pre-released context document for this paper. Section A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question.