Business Studies Curriculum Overview

“The road to success is always under construction.” – Lily Tomlin

Being part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, we ensure our curriculum is ambitious and enjoyable through knowledge and skills developed throughout their time at Bristnall Hall. It is inclusive and knowledge-rich and it is broad in terms of coverage and (at least) encompassing the breadth of the 2014 English National Curriculum. We ensure it meets the needs of our students and helps to develop character, personal pride and the highest moral standards.

Our GCSE Business Studies curriculum equip learners with the skills and confidence to explore how different business situations affect business decisions. It is a well-rounded introduction to the subject. The qualification will encourage learners to make informed choices about a wide range of further learning opportunities and career pathways as well as developing life skills that enable them to become financially and commercially aware.

The specification is divided into topics, each covering key concepts of business. The content is clear and logical for students to follow and encourages further research and development.

Our Cambridge National Business Studies curriculum is for learners who wish to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in enterprise and marketing. It is designed with both practical and theoretical elements, which will prepare students for further study of qualifications in enterprise, marketing or business.

Learners will understand the main activities that will need to happen to support a start-up business, and what key factors need to be considered when starting up a business. They will also develop an understanding of how to attract and retain customers, the techniques to use when developing products and how to investigate what makes a product viable.

They will develop the skills to design a business proposal to meet a specific business challenge. They will also identify a customer profile for a specific product, complete market research to generate product design ideas, and use financial calculations to propose a pricing strategy and determine the viability of their product proposal.

Teaching Staff 

Mrs Cutler – Subject Leader

Useful websites/resources for students and parents 

Useful Documents 

CNAT Marketing And Enterprise Curriculum Overview Class Of 2023

GCSE Business Curriculum Overview

CNAT Marketing And Enterprise Curriculum Map

GCSE Curriculum Topic Intent

CNAT Curriculum Topic Intent