Business, Financial Studies and Law

Mr S Booker - Head of Business
Mr C Harris - Head of Financial Studies
Mr C Smith - Head of Law

Mrs Hasler
Mr Hasler
Mr Molloy

Throughout the year, we organise a series of visits and enrichment days supported by business, financial and legal professionals. 

The Business department is also responsible for organising Enterprise Days in Year 9 to support students making their vocational choices at KS4.

Our Business Studies courses: Courses are suitable for those studying in preparation for employment or further education in the business sector including the law, accountancy, advertising & marketing, human resources and management. Students will be expected to use communication and ICT skills. We currently offer GCSE and A-Level  Business qualifications. 

Click here for exam board information on the Edexcel GCSE in Business

Click here for exam board information about the Edexcel A Level in Business

Our Financial Studies course

This sixth form course develops the knowledge and skills required for young people to make informed financial decisions by introducing them to the risks and challenges involved in personal finance and the tools for effective planning.  Furthermore, the course provides a solid basis for creating financial inclusion, by exploring social-economic trends and their relationship with an individual’s circumstances and attitudes. The course is both popular and successful and many students use this qualification as a springboard to apply for related jobs or study associated courses within university.

Click here for exam board information on the London Institute of Banking and Finance certificate course studied in Y12

Click here for exam board information on the London institute of Banking and Finance certificate course studied in Y13 

Our Law course is currently on offer to our Key Stage 5 students. The course centres on 3 key areas of substantive law: Criminal law, Tort law and Contract law. Assessment comes in the form of three exams at the end of year 13 on each of these areas of law.
The course is delivered by highly experienced subject specialists and offers students the opportunity to visit the local Crown and Magistrate’s Courts and participate in the Bar Mock Trial competition where students compete against a range of comprehensive, grammar and independent schools at Maidstone Crown Court. Students have often commented that this event has been a defining moment in their desire to study Law at university and beyond.

Click here for exam board information on AQA A Level Law