Enterprise (Key Stage 3)

Intent

At The Oldershaw School, our enterprise course is designed to inspire and equip pupils with the practical skills, creativity, and confidence to thrive in the modern world of work. Our intent is to foster entrepreneurial thinking by encouraging students to identify opportunities, solve real-world problems, and develop key business and financial skills. We aim to broaden pupils’ horizons by introducing them to a range of local and national business contexts, nurturing their teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities. Ultimately, our enterprise course empowers every pupil to take initiative, understand risk, and develop the resilience needed for future success, whether in further education, employment, or as future entrepreneurs.

Year 7

Focus

AutumnSpringSummer
Entrepreneurship – New product development

A range of topics are covered including:
1. Brainstorming new product ideas
2. Planning creation
3. Understanding processes
The £5 challenge

A range of topics are covered including:
1. Budgeting
2. Financial Planning
3. Understanding income
Organising a summer event

A range of topics are covered including:
1. Event planning
2. Resourcing
3. Engaging Third Parties

Year 8

Focus

AutumnSpringSummer
Market Research & product designThe Apprentice ChallengeGlobalisation & Business Ethics

Year 9

Focus

AutumnSpringSummer
The Festival Challenge & financial literacyOrganising and running a charity eventBusiness planning – My Big Business idea

Enrichment Opportunities

  • Extracurricular opportunities throughout the whole school build upon topics covered.

Useful Links/Websites

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The Oldershaw School
Valkyrie Road, Wallasey
Wirral CH45 4RJ
T: 0151 638 2800 E: schooladmin@oldershawschool.co.uk Executive Headteacher: Mr S Fisher