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A Level Business Studies Summer Homework

1)      Current affairs research task

Over the summer holidays we would like you to become more familiar with the world of business and the business news. We recommend that you put the BBC App on your mobile. As an ongoing task please keep up to date with key business events and economic news ready to discuss these in September.

We would like you to make brief notes on at least five business events that happen between now and September, these should be spread out across the summer.

Your summary should include:

-          Title

-          Date that the event happened/news.

-          Up to one hundred words summarising what happened and whether this was positive or negative for the UK. Your summary should be your own words, and not copy and paste.

This task will form part of our class discussions at the start of the course.

2)      Entrepreneurs research task

Read the two articles that are linked below and watch the videoclips included.

The Entrepreneur: Amelia Gammon, bide | Startups.co.uk

The Entrepreneur: Ranjan Singh, Healthhero (startups.co.uk)

After you have done this write brief bullet-pointed notes on both entrepreneurs. This should be no more than one side of A4 and should be handed into your teacher at the beginning of the week commencing 9th September.

3)      Optional task

If you have not already studied GCSE Business Studies, you may find it helpful to have a look at BBC Bitesize. This provides an overview of what students who have previously studied business will have been taught. Please do not worry if you do not understand all of the content, we will be going over this again and adding lots more content in!

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The BBC news app/website is one of the best places to begin finding out about business news and the economy.

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The latest BBC Business News: breaking personal finance, company, financial and economic news, plus insight and analysis into UK and global markets.

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Small-time food and drink makers pitch their new ideas to one of Britain's biggest supermarkets, bidding for the chance of a lifetime. But only one winner can make it onto the shelves at Aldi.

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Small-time food and drink makers pitch their new ideas to one of Britain's biggest supermarkets, bidding for the chance of a lifetime. But only one winner can make it onto the shelves at Aldi.

Vying for a place on Aldi's shelves this time is beer filled with Yorkshire pudding, a chocolate/crisps hybrid, and some handmade chocolates that really tug at the heartstrings.

Next on TV: Thu 15 Dec, 8pm

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Small-time food and drink makers pitch their new ideas to one of Britain's biggest supermarkets, bidding for the chance of a lifetime. But only one winner can make it onto the shelves at Aldi. Vying for a place on Aldi's shelves this time is beer filled with Yorkshire pudding, a chocolate/crisps hybrid, and some handmade chocolates that really tug at the heartstrings.

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A range of documentaries that provide an insight into the production processes of well-known brands.

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A look at some of the largest factories in Britain.

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This series shows you behind-the-scenes at Marks and Spencer. It looks into every aspect of the business, taking you from the boardroom, to the factory, and onto the nation's shop floors

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From the boardroom to the factory - explore every part of M&S

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Tutor2U provide an excellent range of YouTube clips that cover the AQA A Level Business Studies content.

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A Level Business - Short Revision Videos on Key Topics - YouTube

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These are simply the best short revision videos to use if you are studying A-Level Business. Your guide - Jim Riley - takes you through exactly what you need...

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Business Studies Independent Study Guide

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Business Studies Independent Study Guide

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We recommend that you purchase a copy of an AQA A Level Business Studies textbook. This needs to be for the new specification that is being launched from September 2026.

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Malcolm Surridge (Author), Andrew Gillespie (Author), George Vlachonikolis (Author) & 0 more Format: Paperback

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AQA A-level Business (Surridge, Gillespie and Vlachonikolis) Sixth Edition

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Buy AQA A-level Business (Surridge, Gillespie and Vlachonikolis) Sixth Edition by Surridge, Malcolm, Gillespie, Andrew, Vlachonikolis, George (ISBN: 9781036003265) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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A Level Business Studies Curriculum Overview

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A Level Business Studies Curriculum Overview

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Subject leader and contact

Emma McConnell : Head of Business Studies

emcconnell@cambournevc.org

Qualification

A Level Business

AQA - 7132

Entry Requirements

4 in GCSE Business or L2 Pass in BTEC Business if studied previously

Why study Business?

Businesses are all around us, with the majority of people working for or running their own business at some point in their lives. The course is designed to provide an insight into the world of business and will enable students to develop a holistic appreciation for business concepts and strategy.

Where can it lead?

Many A-Level Business students go on to study at university, including reading business related subjects.

If you decide not to go to university you could go on to an advanced apprenticeship programme or gain employment. Careers in finance, marketing, human resources, management and other 'business related' areas are all possibilities for students who have studied A Level Business Studies.

Business Extras

There are numerous documentaries and reading materials available that allow students to explore business in a greater depth. More information on these will be provided as part of the course induction.

Course Content

Year 12 will cover an introduction to key business areas: marketing, operations, finance, and human resource management. This includes a special focus on decision making - particularly how decisions made in one area can affect the rest of the business.
Year 12 content includes:

What is business?

Managers, leadership and decision making

Decision making to improve marketing performance

Decision making to improve operational performance

Decision making to improve financial performance

Decision making to improve human resource performance

Year 13 will focus on an investigation of the strategic decisions that all businesses have to make.
Year 13 content includes:

Analysing the strategic position of a business

Choosing strategic direction

Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

Managing strategic change

The course is assessed at the end of Year 13 by three two-hour written exams, each contributing to 33.3% of the overall grade.
Paper 1: Business 1
Consisting of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and two essay questions (25 marks each).
Paper 2: Business 2
Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four part questions.
Paper 3: Business 3
One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions.

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Finding your way to the 'Super-curricular' information.

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Finding your way to the 'Super-curricular' information.

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ISBN 10: 1789080886

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For the best deal in GCSE AQA Business, look no further than CGP's Complete Revision & Practice guide! It's bursting with clear notes and examples for the entire course, plus up-to-date case studies and exam-style questions with answers to test students' understanding. There's even a set of practice exam papers so students feel 100% prepared for the real thing. If that wasn't enough, we've also added helpful video solutions covering different exam question types and superb online quizzes for extra practice. Oh, and there's a free Online Edition of the whole book to read on a PC, Mac or tablet - just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain access! Don't forget to check out our matching Revision Question Cards (9781789084146) - ideal for pocket-sized revision.

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New GCSE Business AQA Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition, Videos & Quizzes): for the 2025 and 2026 exams (CGP AQA GCSE Business)

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For the best deal in GCSE AQA Business, look no further than CGP's Complete Revision & Practice guide! It's bursting with clear notes and examples for the entire course, plus up-to-date case studies and exam-style questions with answers to test students' understanding. There's even a set of pract...

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You will need an A4 file to store your notes, along with lined paper and stationery that includes the following: Pens and pencils, Highlighter pen, Ruler, Calculator.

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A further useful website for revision resources and tips on exam technique

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Join Bee the Business Bee to develop your knowledge and understanding of all things Business and Enterprise in fun and friendly way. Bee has produced a range of business tutorials and questions which will help to develop your understanding of business topics, the perfect companion for students of all business courses (GCSE, BTEC, AS Level, A Level) or teachers looking for resources to use in the classroom. All of the resources here have been designed to be short and to the point. Bee knows how we all learn best in small and short chunks.