Year 10 Learning

Students will cover the key concepts of Enterprise and researching why businesses are successful, the key ingredients to success and the impacts of the external environment on business’ success.

Term	Learning Cycle	Key Concepts
Autumn 1	Size and features of SMEs/Aims and activities of enterprises	Size and features of SMEs and types of profit making Different sectors and business models in which enterprises operate Industries in which enterprises operate Aims of enterprises
Autumn 1	Skills and characteristics of entrepreneurs	Reasons why entrepreneurs start their business and skills and impact Reasons why entrepreneurs start their own business and characteristics and impact
Autumn 2	Market research	Benefits and drawbacks of primary research Benefits and drawbacks of secondary research Understanding customer needs and after sales services and adapting products
Autumn 2	Situational analyses	PEST analysis (political) PEST analysis (economic) PEST analysis (social) PEST analysis (technological) SWOT analysis SWOT analysis (strengths and weaknesses)
Spring 1	Situational analyses	SWOT analysis opportunities SWOT analysis threats How strengths and weaknesses help to maximise opportunities and minimise threats
Spring 1	Exploring Enterprises (PSA Completion)	All previously taught content from the learning cycle used to support completion of PSA
Spring 2	Exploring Enterprises (PSA Completion)	All previously taught content from the learning cycle used to support completion of PSA
Summer 1	Choosing ideas for a micro-enterprise/Plan for a micro-enterprise	Choosing ideas for a micro enterprise Plan for a micro enterprise (features of the product to be sold) Plan for a micro enterprise (methods of promotion) Plan for a micro enterprise (identifying the target market and resources required) Plan for a micro enterprise (financial planning and forecasting) Risk assessment Viability of the plan
Summer 2	Choosing ideas for a micro-enterprise/Plan for a micro-enterprise	Choosing ideas for a micro enterprise Plan for a micro enterprise (features of the product to be sold) Plan for a micro enterprise (methods of promotion) Plan for a micro enterprise (identifying the target market and resources required) Plan for a micro enterprise (financial planning and forecasting) Risk assessment Viability of the plan

This is what students will know by the end of each term:

End Points — Component 1

End Points — Component 2

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Year 10 Learning

Business & Enterprise

March 2025