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Business and Economics
The Business Studies and Economics departments adopt a problem solving approach to teaching in both subjects, and try to encourage our pupils to think for themselves. In both subjects there are few definitive right or wrong answers, and the ability to evaluate arguments is crucial. Pupils are encouraged to read contemporary publications such as Freakonomics (and super Freakonomics!) and the Undercover Economist, as well as following the business and economic news in the media.
Economics and Business Studies are very different subjects, with no more than a 15% overlap in content. Business Studies is practical, and investigates real life case studies from the business world, starting with small firms and building up to international companies. Economics is more based on theories and concepts, and analyses markets, and the causes of market failure, as well as looking at the macro-economy and government policy. Over half of the current A Level sets are planning to study Economics or Business at University.
We travel to attend lectures outside school, we visit local firms, and often invite outside speakers to talk to our pupils on relevant issues. A pupil two years ago won a place to read Economics at Oxford Univeristy, and a few years ago one of our pupils achieved the top A Level Business Studies mark in the country. Both subjects give a great introduction to the workings of the real world. Economics develops a critical way of thinking, while Business Studies gives a feel for most aspects of the business world.
Staff profiles
Head of department Pete McKegney graduated from Lancaster University in Economics, with Finance as a minor subject. He particularly enjoys teaching Government Economics Policy in Economics, and Accountancy in Business Studies.
Ollie Butterworth is an Economics graduate from York University. He worked as a trainee tax accountant for Ernst and Young before training to be a teacher.
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