Business
Business in the ACE Curriculum inspires future entrepreneurs and problem-solvers.
Engaging research, creative, and oracy activities help students understand how ideas grow into successful ventures and how innovation drives the modern world. Students can explore real-life case studies, design their own business projects, and develop skills in teamwork and leadership.
Business challenges encourage creative thinking and practical problem-solving.
Year 7
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Research |
BBC News - Business Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business |
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Watch the video on supermarkets. Who are the key players in the UK’s supermarket industry? UK: Big four retain shoppers despite competition - Global site - Kantar Worldpanel |
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Create |
Using the Dragons den, what would be the best way to pitch your idea? |
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Create a new product and explain the strengths and weaknesses of your product. What is the likelihood that your product will be profitable? |
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Oracy |
Create a podcast What are the different businesses that exist in your town centre? Do they differ to other towns? |
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The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast: |
Year 8
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Research |
Choose a famous business or entrepreneur from the UK. |
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History: When and how was the business started? What challenges did they face? Products/Services: What does the business offer? How have their products or services evolved? Impact: How has the business or entrepreneur impacted the community or industry? Success Factors: What do you think are the key reasons for their success? Interesting Facts: Find some fun or surprising facts about your subject. |
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Create |
Create Your Presentation. Introduction: Introduce the business or entrepreneur. Main Body: Present the key findings from your research. Conclusion: Summarise what you learnt and why you found it interesting. |
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Oracy |
Record your presentation and show a family member. |
Year 9
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Research |
Choose a local business and research its history, products/services, target market, and any recent news. Present your findings in a one-page report or short video. |
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Research a well-known entrepreneur (e.g., Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, or a local figure). Create a fact file including their background, business ventures, challenges faced, and key achievements. |
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Create |
Create a logo and catchy slogan for a fictional business. Include a short explanation (100–150 words) of how your design reflects the brand’s identity and values. |
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Create a six-frame storyboard for a TV advert promoting a product or service. Include captions and brief descriptions of each scene. |
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Oracy |
Prepare and record a 2–3-minute video pitching a new product or service idea. Include the target market, unique selling point (USP), and basic pricing strategy. |
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Choose a business-related topic (e.g., "Should all businesses go green?" or "Is social media marketing more effective than traditional advertising?"). Prepare arguments for both sides and record yourself presenting both perspectives. |
KS5
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Research |
Sign up for access to the Financial Times. Search ‘FT Schools’ and register. You have to register in school on our network – once signed up you can access anywhere for a year! |
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Watch a TV programme or documentary on business. Regularly Panorama has business related stories or Dragon’s Den to get used to business performance and key terms. |
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Create |
How could you break the monopoly power of Pepsi and Coca-Cola? |
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Design a logo for a new clothing brand. |
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Oracy |
BBC Podcast Wake up to Money: BBC Radio 5 Live - Wake Up to Money - Downloads |
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Create a podcast advising what you should do with your first pay check. |
