- Pupils run a mini-enterprise activity, eg set up a mini-company to produce a radio programme, run a school or community service, or plan and organise a school social event or visit. Pupils consider the parameters within which the enterprise activity should operate, eg resources needed, timescale, costs and expected revenues, budget, advertising needed, demand of the client group or market, legal considerations (health and safety issues, etc), and put together a business plan. The project team should also discuss and agree on everyone's different roles and responsibilities. In running the event, pupils keep simple accounts to work out whether they have made a profit or whether they are sticking to their budget. A local business representative could act as an adviser.
- In a debriefing session and subsequent write-up, pupils analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the individuals and teams in carrying out the activity. They consider how the activity could have been carried out more effectively, and what they might do differently next time.
- Pupils identify how these skills can be used in a variety of future roles.
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- plan and organise a business activity
- discuss and decide on the different roles, responsibilities and contributions within a team in relation to how the business activity operates
- develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to run a business activity
- appreciate how such skills can be used in future roles and responsibilities
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