We know that enterprise skills will be an essential part of our students’ education. 29% of young people will be employed in business by 2010. The opportunities available in Coventry will be in the business service sector, especially leisure and “value added” businesses.

Within the 14 – 19 curriculum all students will have access to a core, discrete Business curriculum. At Key Stage Four Business knowledge, skills and understanding will be delivered through BTEC First delivery. All students take a Business or Business related vocational course, equivalent to two or four GCSE passes. These courses are equivalent to GCSE and are recognised on an equal status with employers and training providers. 

At Post 16 all students will have access to GCE A Level courses in Business and Business related subjects. We will also provide the opportunity for students to continue BTEC courses into Post 16 for one more year, in order for them to achieve Certificate or Diploma accreditation at C grade pass equivalence.

All students will also engage in enterprise and work related learning programmes as part of their entitlement experience. They will have Horizon Events, Accelerated Learning packages and Breakout activities as key experiences every half term.

This extensive vocational learning package will be enhanced through local partnerships with small and large business organisations. A Business Park development, built by Jaguar Cars, will add to our capacity and place the School at the heart of a Business and Enterprise campus.  We will be able to challenge and extend all students and clients within a local and “safe” environment.