A Level Business

What does this qualification cover?

By taking a holistic approach to the subject, students will recognise the interrelated nature of business using business models, theories and techniques to support analysis of contemporary business issues and situations to provide a dynamic specification. The content is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society – they will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology and business ethics, and globalisation is covered throughout the topics.

What’s included?

Over the 5 hours per week for the two years, students will cover the 10 topics below in preparation for the 3 terminal examinations at the end of year 13. Each paper is 2 hours long and represents 1/3 of the overall outcome for the subject. The exam papers are all marked out of 100. Paper 1 is split into 3 sections made up of multiple choice, short answer and essay type questions. Paper 2 is made up of 3 data response compulsory questions and paper 3 is one case study followed by 6 in depth questions. Wherever possible, the teachers will seek to engage with employers to enrich the delivery of this subject.

Key Features

Students on this course will cover the following topics:

1 What is business?

2 Managers, leadership and decision making

3 Decision making to improve marketing performance

4 Decision making to improve operational performance

5 Decision making to improve financial performance

6 Decision making to improve human resource performance

7 Analysing the strategic position of a business

8 Choosing strategic direction

9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

10 Managing strategic change

Links to workplace

Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all skills that are needed for further study and employment

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Georgina Craven

Executive Director of SEND (SENCo)

Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world.