2007 Overview
What is Enterprise Education?
Ofsted recommends that schools should establish a clear definition of enterprise that is understood by staff, students and other stakeholders. Enterprise Education consists of Enterprise Capability supported by better Financial Capability and Economic and Business Understanding. Young people need opportunities to be enterprising through the application of their knowledge, skills and attributes - to 'make their mark'.
Enterprise Education is a key component of Work-related Learning, which is now statutory at Key Stage 4.
Enterprise Education can help raise aspirations and develop valuable skills for both higher education and employment. Enterprise opportunities can challenge the most able students, enhance a range of curriculum subjects and drive up standards as part of the school improvement agenda.
Ofsted report that students are motivated by enterprise learning. They enjoy being given the autonomy to tackle relevant problems, take responsibility for their own actions engage in real issues and evaluate the outcomes of their decisions.
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