‘It is essential that all schools learn from the lessons of the enterprise education pathfinder schools in preparation for the national roll-out of enterprise education activities from September 2005. We are determined to ensure that enterprise becomes as much a part of the school day as English or science, and not some kind of ‘add on’, disconnected from core subjects and entitlement areas.’

(Ivan Lewis, Under-Secretary of State for Skills and Vocational Education)

Enterprise is an approach, not a subject.

Enterprise should be integral to teaching and part of the normal everyday curriculum.

Enterprise has the ability to produce:

• more motivated and interested students
• an increased relevance of learning
• reduced ‘alienation’
• raised achievement and attendance

Enterprise Education develops:

• innovation
• creativity
• risk management
• a ‘can do’ attitude
• motivation
• financial capability
• economic and business understanding

Within the requirements of Every Child Matters, enterprise will make a significant contribution to the outcomes:

• make a positive contribution
• achieve economic well-being

Enterprise covers all 3 of the identified areas of employability:

• Enterprise Capability - Financial Capability - Business & Economic Understanding

…. and

all of the 6 Key Skills that have been identified as important components of employability:
Communication – Application of Number – ICT – Problem Solving
Working with others – Self Improvement

Enterprise teaching / learning produces people ready for employment
and
living life to the full

Enterprise produces ‘boldly resourceful citizens’

Further information can be found at these websites:

http://www.qca.org.uk
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk