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Cross Lane, Bebington,
Wirral. CH63 3AQ
Tel: 0151 6440908

Curriculum Areas

Our curriculum provides for our pupils in terms of both their abilities and interests. We do not leap onto "trends" in terms of subject choices, but provide a curriculum that evolves in line with experience and a sensitive knowledge of the needs of the pupils.

In years 7 to 9 the National Curriculum is followed. Our timetable currently comprises 50 lessons taught over a two week cycle (A & B). Each lesson is 60 minutes long.

In KS4 (years 10&11) boys are able to choose certain subjects, and are guided through the process in year 9 when parents are invited to attend an Options Information Evening.

Subjects

Economics

Welcome to Economics - Economics is concerned with how people behave in the ordinary business of their lives, and how they make decisions about employment and purchases both as employers and employees. It is not necessary for students to have any prior knowledge of either Economics or Business before starting the course. The course is equally suited to those who wish to study Economics or related subjects at University, and provides a worthwhile foundation in the subject for those with other higher education interests. Economics will also be of interest to those students interested in analysis in a wide range of topical issues in current affars, ranging from unemployment, inflation and globalisation to the problems of less developed countries and European integration. The course is very much designed to give students an economic understanding of real world events and current affairs.

KS5

AS Modules: Module 1: Markets & Market Failure
How are products, income and services shared out amongst the population? How efficient is the system? What are the alternatives?
Module 2: The National Economy
How does the economy work? How and why does the government try to influence the economy?
Module 3: Markets at Work
A detailed investigation of either the housing market, the environment or the economics of sport & leisure
A2 Modules: Module 4: Working as an Economist
This includes a case study of the European Union. Students work as an Economist to investigate arguments surrounding European integration.
Module 5: Business Economics/The Distribution of Income
Models of Corporate Behaviour and the markets in which they operate.
Module 6: Government Policy
The National & International Economy, Economic Growth, Inflation & Unemployment