Who are we?
Sathvinder Rajbans........Head of Department
Rajesh Pathak.................Teacher of Business
Tom Metcalfe...................Assistant Head, Teacher of Business
Rob Hullett........................Assistant Head, Teacher of Economics
What are our aims?
The Business teachers at Raine's aim to:
- Raise achievement across their subject
- Be the best department in the school (!)
- To promote and embed a culture of independent learning
- Develop links with other schools, departments and businesses locally, nationally and globally
- Develop enterprising and enquiring minds
For the students we seek to engender:
- Knowledge and understanding of the business world
- A critical understanding of the external influences which may affect the operations within the business environment and economic activity
- ICT teaching which enables confident use of the various software
- Preparation for an active role in an international community
- An awareness of the changes within society and the world around us In the Business and ICT department the student voice is valued; it is encouraged and listened to.
What we do in KS4
GCSE Business Studies
BTEC First Certificate/Diploma Business
What we do in KS5
GCE AS/A2 Business Studies
GCE AS/A2 Applied Single/Double Award Business
How do we do it?
You will cover the areas of:
- Business Organisations and the External Environment
- Human Resources/People in Organisations
- Finance and Financial Control
- Production Marketing
How is my work assessed?
KS4
GCSE Business
75% examination
25% coursework
BTEC First Certificate/Diploma Business
100% portfolio based 3 or 6 units
What skills will I develop?
- Research and investigative skills
- Ability to work independently
- Organisational skills
- Preparing reports in the appropriate format
Will this course suit me?
Do you possess an interest in the business and financial world and would consider setting up your own business in the future?
Where can it lead?
College courses
University Courses
Apprenticeship
Work
How can I find out more?
Contact any teacher within the Business Studies and Economics Department.
