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The aim of the Computer Science department is to equip students with an insight into the world of Computing, IT and Business. The curriculum is divided between Computing and IT strands which support the understanding of key concepts which can be built upon at KS4.

The curriculum focuses on topics which are interesting and relevant to the students’ own experiences wherever possible, providing them with opportunities to develop their skills and, through business-like scenarios, gain a greater awareness of how the subject relates to the world around them. Students are also able to access software applications that are commonly found in the workplace which provide a solid foundation for further study and future employment.

The curriculum is effectively spiralised to ensure that students can build on prior knowledge and have opportunities to strengthen, deepen and apply more advanced skills and techniques successfully.

The department offers a variety of enrichment opportunities which includes visits from industry experts and visits to higher education establishments, along with a range of extra-curricular clubs, including national competitions.


Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Curriculum Overview
Business Studies
KS4 Qualification: GCSE AQA Buisness Studies 8132
Year 10
Year 11

 

Autumn

  • Business in the real world: The purpose of business activity, the role of business enterprise and entrepreneurship, and the dynamic nature of business. 

  • Students will study: The purpose and nature of business, Stakeholders, Business Ownerships, Aims and Objectives, Business Location, Business Planning, Expanding a business.  

  • Production: What business operations involve, their role within the production of goods and the provision of services.  

  • Students will study different methods of production, the role of procurement, the concept of quality, customer service. 

  • Finance: The purpose of the finance function, its role within business and how it influences business activity. 

  • Students will study: Sources of Finance, Cash Flow, Financial Terms and Calculations, Analysing the financial performance of a business. 

 

 

Spring

  • Influences on businesses: The importance of external influences on business and how businesses change in response to these influences. 

  • Students will study: Ethic and environmental considerations, Technology, Economic climate on considerations, Globalisation, Legislation, Competitive Environment. 

  • Marketing: The purpose of marketing, its role within business and how it influences business activity. 

  • Students will Study: Identifying and understanding customers, Segmentation, The purpose and methods of market research 

  • Marketing: The purpose of marketing, its role within business and how it influences business activity. 

  • Students will study: The elements of the marketing mix: Price, Product, Place, Promotion. 

 

 

Summer

  • Human Resources: The purpose of human resources, its role within business and how it influences business activity. 

  • Students will study: Organisational Structures, Motivation, Recruitment of employees, Training. 

  • GCSE Revision: Students will complete revision on each topic using revision material, past papers, Exampro, GCSE Pod, Seneca Learning. 

 

 

Staffing

Mrs A Connor

 

 

 

 

 


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