• Tell me, I forget
• Show me, I remember
• Involve me, I understand

What is Enterprise Education?

• Developing in people enterprising skills and attributes
• Developing an awareness of how their community, including business and industry, works
• It is an APPROACH, not a SUBJECT

Why do we need Enterprise Education?

• To assist in raising the skill level of the workforce, which is central to improving our competitiveness in the global community
• To help people develop a realistic knowledge and understanding of business and working life.

What are the benefits of Enterprise Education?

• Improved education outcomes for all students
• Raising students’ awareness of the relevance of their schooling
• Lessening of student alienation
• Increasing cooperation between the school and local and business communities
• Improving career and business awareness among students
• Developing more career pathways for students
• Increasing staff and student satisfaction

Enterprising Skills & Attributes
(Expand and discuss with examples)

• Concepts
• Skills
• Attitudes

Features of an Enterprising school culture
(based on OFSTED documents)

• A strong commitment by senior managers
• Effective leadership and management
• A common understanding of enterprise education
• Identification of clear learning outcomes
• Firm location in the curriculum of Enterprise Education
• Effective use of the existing curriculum
• Use of extracurricular activities and suspended timetable days
• Provision for all, not the few
• Optimum use of teacher expertise
• Use of outside expertise
• Opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD)
• Effective assessment and monitoring of progress
• The school operates in an efficient and dynamic manner
• Students see their school as part of their community
• Students consider their learning at school as learning for life and the beginning of lifelong learning
• Local business, industry and community organisations are known and welcome in the school

Features of an Enterprising learning and teaching environment

• The curriculum is relevant to students’ needs
• Teachers and students appreciate the interconnectedness of all the learning areas
• Teachers and students understand that enterprising skills and attitudes can be developed in all key learning areas
• Teachers and students are flexible

Features of an Enterprising school community

• School activities and enterprises are a common feature in local venues
• School leaders, key staff and community representatives liaise regularly with community groups and business and industry to develop cooperative ventures
• An implementing committee is established with school, community, business and industry representatives

Enterprise Education and the curriculum

• What are the implication of Enterprise Education for teaching and learning?
• Are some curriculum areas more appropriate for Enterprise Education than others?
• What about extracurricular activities?
• How can I get help?