Business Enterprise and Science

The DCSF has awarded the school Specialist Status for Business and Enterprise and Science for September 2009 in recognition of our achievements and efforts in these areas. We will be the only school in Northamptonshire with this combination of specialisms and only one of five throughout the whole country.

Mission Statement

The Duston School aims to be at the heart of our local community: a vibrant establishment with a distinct identity. We aim to be a centre of excellence which encourages and nurtures both an enterprising and creative culture and an understanding of science and its application in the 21st century, to promote a greater understanding of the world and the place of individuals within it. We will strive to develop a culture whereby our learners, whether they be students or adults, are better equipped to acquire the skills and competencies needed to effectively operate within the working and social environment of the future. The achievement of Specialist Status in Business and Science, and Trust Status, will help enrich and enhance learning through additional resources and expertise. We aim to offer personalisation to all within our school - an approach which embraces the aspirations and aptitudes of our young learners in meaningful ways. We will provide interdependent pathways that support flexible learning and ensure that we are developing a sustainable and changeable workforce for the future. We aim to make dynamic advances both within our own school and within our wider community by developing a passion for learning, reflection and thereby allowing personal growth.

Partners

Aims

• Create a visible Entrepreneurial and scientific ethos that is clearly understood by students, parents and the community
• Raise standards of achievement in specialist subjects and whole school
• Develop a rich repertoire of teaching and learning strategies in specialist subjects and whole school
• Develop a rich curriculum that offers a wide range of opportunities to students
• Provide enrichment opportunities for students of The Duston School and its partner schools, working with business and community partners
• Develop links with all community groups
• Enhance the understanding of Business and Science through a series of activities that will relate to scientific techniques and a positive attitude towards risk taking and enterprise

Year 1

Capital Project: £150,000
	IWB, Multi Media Suite in Main Hall, Community Room in Enterprise Centre

Staffing
	Business Education Co-ordinator
	LT Specialism
	TA
	ICT Support
	CPD Support
	External

Resources
	New Courses
	Software
	Enterprise Events
	Rewards

Targets - Year 1
	Introduce Personal finance Certificate Year 9
	Increase capacity of courses delivered at KS4
	Cross-curricular theme weeks
	Increase uptake of KS5
	Develop entrepreneurial investigation problem solving skills
	Improve functional skills in numeracy and literacy
	G&T provision supported
	Improve links with all community partners

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