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What is Enterprise Education?

"Enterprise capability is innovation, creativity, risk assessment, risk taking and a 'can do' attitude and the drive to make ideas happen" DCSF definition of Enterprise Education.

The Government's aim in supporting enterprise education in schools is to equip young people with the skills, attitudes and capabilities that will help them in a rapidly changing global economy whether they become an employee, employer or entrepreneur in the future.

Research shows that students are highly motivated by enterprise learning.  They enjoy being given the autonomy to tackle problems, take responsibility for their actions, engage in real issues and evaluate the outcomes of their decisions.

Activities that the Consortium delivers in support of the Enterprise agenda include:

Enterprise Challenges

Teams of students work with companies on 'real' business problems either during a day's event or over a longer period.  Recent examples, include Barclays 'design an event' challenge.

Business Challenges

These provide the opportunity for young people to gain an understanding of business processes and applications.  A recent local example is the Vitacress Environmental Challenge.

Work Experience Placements with an Enterprise focus

These provide students with specific assignments or challenges as an aspect of their work experience. A recent local example is a placement at Festival Place.

Professional Development Placements for teachers

Tailored placements are offered in a business environment.

Enterprise Support

This helps young people to establish their own small business or social enterprise within school or the wider community.

Curriculum Support

Working with businesses to produce materials to support teaching and learning.

To link to examples of recent enterprise activities please click here.

For an up-to-date list of forthcoming events, including enterprise, please go to our news and events page.