Curriculum Relevance:

Citizenship

Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens:

• the opportunities for individuals and voluntary groups to bring about social change locally, nationally, in Europe and internationally.
• the wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility, including sustainable development and Local Agenda 21.

Developing skills of enquiry and communication

• express, justify and defend orally and in writing a personal opinion about a topical political, spiritual, moral, social or cultural issue.

Consumer rights and responsibilities

Debating a global issue

Global issues, local action

Business Studies

• To develop an appreciation of the responsibilities that businesses face in reacting to environmental and community concerns, especially ethical behaviour, child labour and community involvement.
• To develop an understanding of how businesses analyse and research the market for their products and services.