A mat to give tips and hints on writing an extended answer question in GCSE Computer Science - useful for explaining how to get the top marks in a 6 mark question
A set of 7 PowerPoint presentations which take students through the “model” exam answers to a series of questions relating to the topic of Architecture, Memory and Storage.
A series of 4 case studies covering Edexcel A Level business 1.1.3 Market positioning including:
a) Market mapping
b) Competitive advantage of a product or service
c) The purpose of product differentiation
d) Adding value to products/services
Companies covered are:
Rolls Royce
Samsung
Ikea
Lush
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A series of 6 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business studies, topic 1.1.1 The market covering:
a) Mass markets and niche markets:
characteristics
market size and market share
brands
b) Dynamic markets:
online retailing
how markets change
innovation and market growth
adapting to change
c) How competition affects the market
d) The difference between risk and uncertainty
Case studies on the following relevant businesses :
Apple
ASOS
Nike
Netflix
Amazon
Tesla
All case studies include content guidance, markscheme and answer structure guidance based on PeCAn-PiE and AJIM models.
A series of 8 case studies covering Edexcel A Level business case studies covering
a) Staff as an asset; staff as a cost
b) Flexible workforce:
o multi-skilling
o part-time and temporary
o flexible hours and home working
o outsourcing
c) Distinction between dismissal and redundancy
d) Employer/employee relationships
o individual approach
o collective bargaining
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
All 42 case studies for 1.3 Marketing mix and strategy:
1.3.1 Product/service design
1.3.2 Branding and promotion
1.3.3 Pricing strategies
1.3.4 Distribution
1.3.5 Marketing strategy
A series of 5 case studies covering 1.2.3 Markets, 1.2.4 Price elasticity of demand and 1.2.5 Income elasticity of demand including:
The interaction of supply and demand
The factors influencing price elasticity of demand
The significance of price elasticity of demand to businesses in terms of implications for pricing
The factors influencing income elasticity of demand
The significance of income elasticity of demand to businesses
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
All 17 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies, Theme 1, Topic 1.2 Market needs including all subtopics on demand, supply, markets, price and income elasticity of demand.
All 15 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies, Theme 1, Topic 1.1Meeting customer needs including all subtopics on the market, market positionig and market research.
A set of 7 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies 1.5.2 Entrepreneurial motives and characteristics, including:
a) Characteristics and skills required
b) Reasons why people set up businesses:
o financial motives: profit maximisation and profit satisficing
o non-financial motives: ethical stance, social entrepreneurship, independence and home working
A set of 8 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies 1.5.3 Business Objectives, including:
a) Survival
b) Profit maximisation
c) Other objectives:
o sales maximisation
o market share
o cost efficiency
o employee welfare
o customer satisfaction
o social objectives
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
All 45 case studies for 1.4 Managing people including:
1.4.1 Approaches to staffing
1.4.2 Recruitment, selection and training
1.4.3 Organisational design
1.4.4 Motivation in theory and practice
1.4.5 Leadership
Each case study is related to a real life business example, contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 10 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies on 1.5.4 Forms of Business, including:
a) Sole trader, partnership and private limited company
b) Franchising, social enterprise, lifestyle businesses, online businesses
c) Growth to PLC and stock market flotation
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
All 33 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business studies 1.5 Entrepreneurs and Leaders, including:
1.5.1 Role of an entrepreneur
1.5.2 Entrepreneurial motives and characteristics
1.5.3 Business objectives
1.5.4 Forms of business
1.5.5 Business choices
1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A series of activities designed to stretch and challenge A Level Business Studies students.
These activities include articles, TED Talks, YouTube clips, Documentaries and Podcasts, all of which will facilitate wider knowledge and understanding of the key topic areas of the syllabus.
Activities come with a Cornell Note Taking template
A series of activities designed to stretch and challenge A Level Computer Science students.
These activities include articles, TED Talks, YouTube clips, Documentaries and Podcasts, all of which will facilitate wider knowledge and understanding of the key topic areas of the syllabus.
Activities come with a Cornell Note Taking template
A set of 147 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies Theme 1: Marketing and people
Due to bundle size restrictions, the bundle excludes 1.2.3, 1.2.4 and 1.2.5 but if the bundle is purchased, and you email proof of this (the TES resource receipt email) to mrsstrickey@gmail.com, I will be happy to email the missing case studies to you.
Each case study relates to a relevant business, contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship – Unit 1 Student Companion Resource
(Authorised Assignment Brief-aligned – Brief not included)
This comprehensive Unit 1 Companion has been designed to support students undertaking the BTEC Level 3 National in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. It aligns with the structure and assessment criteria of the authorised assignment brief for Unit 1 (Enterprise and Entrepreneurs), but please note: the official brief itself is not included, as it is a secure document provided by Pearson/Edexcel and must be accessed via Edexcel Online.
What’s included in this resource:
Full Student Companion Pack
Organised in line with the four learning aims (A–D), the resource provides clear and student-friendly explanations, real-world case studies, key term definitions, and structured knowledge organisers to deepen understanding.
Knowledge Organisers
Condensed, topic-by-topic summaries that break down key knowledge points, definitions, examples, and case studies. These are ideal for revision or reference when writing assignments.
Quizzes and Checkpoints
Each section includes revision quizzes with multiple choice and short answer questions to test and consolidate knowledge. A great tool for retrieval practice.
Assignment Planning Grids
Two detailed assignment preparation grids are provided (for Assignment 1 and Assignment 2) to help students plan and structure their responses in line with assessment criteria (P, M and D tasks). Includes structured prompts, sentence starters, and question scaffolds.
Case Study Examples Throughout
Includes a wide range of relevant case studies from UK and global enterprises, such as Gymshark, Dyson, Innocent Drinks, Greggs, BrewDog, and Uber. These help students apply theory to practice.
Covers All Learning Aims in Depth:
A: Explore the nature of enterprise
B: Investigate the motivations for entrepreneurship
C: Examine the opportunities and constraints for enterprises and entrepreneurs
D: Examine the entrepreneurial skills required to launch an enterprise
This resource is perfect for:
Teachers delivering Unit 1 and seeking high-quality, classroom-ready materials
Students looking for structured support with independent learning or assignment writing
Schools aiming to improve outcomes and reduce workload in vocational business courses
Please remember: the official BTEC authorised assignment brief is not included, and users must access this directly via Edexcel/Pearson platforms.