Business Studies

"The Vision of our department is based on our Habits of Success. We teach our students to take responsible risks, to show persistence and communicate with clarity and precision when we work with business data and research.".

"The mission of the Business Department is to develop students' knowledge, skills and understanding in a real world context, preparing students for the work place and life experiences".

At The Thomas Aveling School, the Business Department will achieve the above aims through a variety of theoretical and practical activities. These will include the use of Information Technology as a tool for learning, contact with local businesses, establishing vocational links and the effective use of business simulation tasks.

We offer a range of courses to suit any student who wishes to prepare for further/higher education and the workplace. We offer:

• BTEC Level 2 in Business equivalent to at least 4 GCSE grades
• BTEC Level 3 in Business equivalent to 1 or 2 A levels, depending on students selecting the single or double award.

We use a variety of assessment methods; we focus on assessment for learning with regular target setting and peer/self assessment. Skills and knowledge are developed through role play, formal presentations and portfolio work.