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equipped4enterprise resources include schemes of work, activities and materials that are being continuously updated and added to. Handouts, presentations and background information are linked to session plans as appropriate. All activity plans include referencing to Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills developed in the activity.
equipped4enterprise resources are organised into easily accessible categories:
schemes of work
Supporting delivery of short enterprise courses integrated into yrs 7-11 curricula eg PSHEE or Personal Development.
tools and techniques
A useful section for teachers to dip into, building up a bank of teaching tools and techniques to assist delivery.
activities
- enterprise capability - to develop the skills and capabilities to be enterprising in all areas of life;
- business and economic understanding - to develop an understanding of enterprise and business;
- financial capability - to develop personal and business financial understanding and skills;
- enterprise projects - ideas and project management tools to support the plan-do-review process and business planning.
qualifications
- NCFE – all the materials needed to deliver the NCFE Level 2 Developing Enterprise Capabilities Award (30 GLH) and Certificate (120 GLH);
- ILM - all the materials needed to deliver the ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Level 2 Preparing for Business Enterprise Award (9 GLH) and Certificate (40 GLH);
- Functional Skills – materials support developing skills and gathering evidence for WWO, PS and IOLP functional skills with templates to support building up a portfolio;
- ASDAN – materials needed to deliver the Certificate in Personal Effectiveness at Levels 1 and 2.
themes and learning outcomes
The following themes are covered within the materials with clear learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are made explicit in each of the activities.
- personal finance – managing personal finance, including looking at aspiration and attitudes to money.
- business finance – basic financial skills for any enterprise or business.
- communication – speaking, listening and presentation skills.
- creative thinking – problem-solving, creative thinking and innovation.
- enterprise capability – the capacity to be enterprising in all areas of life.
- sales and marketing – the basics of marketing and selling ideas, products and services.
- working with others – teamwork skills, including leadership.
- project management – tools to lead and manage projects.
- sustainability – responsible enterprise and sustainable development.
- legal and regulatory requirements – the legal framework for enterprise.
- social enterprise – exploring the social enterprise model.
- business understanding – the essential elements of business.
