At EBS, careers education is a central part of school life. We provide independent, impartial guidance to help students of all ages explore their strengths and passions, and to plan for their future.
In Years 10 and 11, students focus on preparing for life after GCSEs. Using our online platform Unifrog, they explore potential pathways, including Sixth Form, college courses and apprenticeships, and the subjects or qualifications required for different careers. We also provide opportunities to meet employers, training providers and local colleges, giving students real-world insight into the world of work. All students complete Year 10 work experience and meet our independent Careers Advisor to discuss their future plans.
Studying Business Studies at GCSE provides students with an engaging introduction to the world of business and enterprise. It is an exciting subject for students who are curious about how businesses operate, how decisions are made, and how companies respond to challenges and opportunities in a changing economy.
As an optional subject at Key Stage 4, Business Studies offers students the opportunity to explore key business concepts for the first time while developing a strong foundation in the principles that underpin successful organisations. The course focuses on four main areas of business activity: marketing, finance, management and production. These core topics help students understand how businesses attract customers, manage money, organise people and produce goods or services efficiently.
Throughout the course, students explore the interrelated nature of business operations and learn how decisions made in one area can affect others. They are introduced to a range of business theories and techniques which support the development of analytical and problem-solving skills. By applying these ideas to both traditional and contemporary businesses, students gain insight into how real organisations operate in local, national and global markets.
Business Studies encourages students to think critically, interpret information and evaluate different business strategies. It provides an excellent foundation for further study at A-Level and beyond, and supports future pathways in fields such as business management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and many other areas of the modern economy.
