This is a 36-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM E of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This presentation is part of the Year 2 Business Unit 7: Business Decision Making course and focuses on Learning Aim E: Understanding the Importance of Managing Resources. The aim is divided into three sections: Human Resources, Physical Resources, and Financial Resources. Human Resources - Staff Requirements. Wages or Salaries. Full-Time or Part-Time Working. Recruitment Process. Training Requirements. Physical Resources - Premises. Equipment Required. Vehicles. IT Hardware and Software. Suppliers and Cost of Equipment. Financial Resources - Sources of Finance. Start-Up and Running Costs. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 23-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM D of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. The presentation is divided into two main sections: Legislation and Quality Issues. Legislation This section covers the laws and regulations that govern business operations. It includes: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Rules for safely disposing of chemicals, safety protocols for premises, protective gear, noise levels, and fire hazards. Data Protection Act: Ensures personal data is not shared without permission and outlines eight principles for data handling. Employment Legislation: Covers the Employment Rights Act of 1996 and the Equality Act of 2010, addressing gender pay gaps, national living wage, statutory pay rates, and protection for apprentices. Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects customers by setting rules for refunds, replacements, repairs, and pre-contract information. Quality Issues This section focuses on maintaining and improving the quality of products and services. It includes: Quality Control: Monitoring processes to ensure product quality, such as checking apples for blemishes. Quality Assurance: Planned checks to maintain confidence in business processes and outputs. Benchmarking: Measuring standards against expected outcomes, using reliable sources like government data. Quality Circles: Involving employees in problem-solving and quality assurance. Inspection: Ensuring employees meet service standards set by the business. ISO 9000: Internationally recognized standards for quality management and assurance. Total Quality Management: Involving the whole company in evaluating and improving business practices. The presentation also includes an activity section with a video on quality and questions to engage the audience. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 27-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM C of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 180 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. The PowerPoint is divided into four main sections: Types of Research: This section covers both primary and secondary research methods. Primary research includes sales figures, customer data, surveys, mystery shoppers, and focus groups. Competitor Analysis: This section emphasizes the importance of keeping a close eye on competitors. It discusses how businesses analyze the effect of competitors on their products or services, pricing strategies, location, and the use of comparison websites. Trends: This section explains how analysts search for trends in data over varying periods of time. It covers economic trends, market trends, and social trends, and how these trends impact business decisions. Marketing Plan: The final section discusses the components of a marketing plan, which can be devised in various formats. It introduces the 7P’s of marketing: Product, Price, Promotion, Place, People, Process, and Physical environment. The presentation also includes activities and videos to help understand competitor analysis and the application of the 7P’s in real-world scenarios. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 69-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM B of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 480 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. The PowerPoint emphasises the importance of decision-making in business, highlighting how good decisions can lead to growth and market leadership, while poor decisions can result in losses or even business closure. Sections Overview: The presentation is divided into five main sections: Sources for Data Collection. The Use of Business Models to Aid Decision-Making. Techniques to Analyse Data Effectively for Business Purposes. Appropriate Formats for Decision-Making in a Business Context. Software Generated Information for Decision-Making in an Organisation. Key Takeaways Data Collection. Business Models. Data Analysis. Graphical Representation. Software Tools. The presentation also includes various activities and review questions to reinforce the concepts discussed. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

**This is a 42-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM A of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. ** There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. Learning Aim A, is divided into two sections: A1 – Business Ideas and A2 – Purpose and Structure of the Business1. Starter Activity: The presentation begins with a thought-provoking activity about the implications of half of the world’s population never having used a telephone. Business Plan Definition: It defines a business plan as a formal document outlining the intentions and purpose of a business, including its goals and how they will be achieved. Business Ideas: This section discusses how business ideas can emerge at any time and can be justified in various ways. It includes examples of ‘start-up’ businesses that identify gaps in the market, monitor competitors, follow current trends, and anticipate likely demand. Developing Business: It explains the need for businesses to evolve over time to maintain market share and meet consumer expectations. Factors influencing business development include changes in the economic climate, trends, and competition. Purpose and Structure of the Business: This section emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose and structure for any business, regardless of its size. It discusses different types of business structures (flat, matrix, hierarchical) and how location can influence a business’s purpose and structure. Evaluation, Justification, and Synthesis of Business Ideas: The presentation concludes with a discussion on the importance of evaluating, justifying, and synthesizing business ideas. It highlights the iterative cognitive process involved in making informed business. Activities: Throughout the presentation, there are various activities designed to engage students, such as reviewing the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on Virgin Atlantic, summarizing business failures, and exploring local high streets. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a “model answer” to a question set on the AQA English Literature B (Paper 2A Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing) in June 2023. It is not intended to be a “perfect” answer. Nevertheless it would score very highly in the examination and it can be used as a basis for discussion and/or testing your own answer to the question against this one. The question which this Handout addresses is: “‘Of all the crimes in the play, it is Claudius’ killing of the king which is the most shocking.’” To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant detailed exploration of Shakespeare’s dramatic methods. This is an 1100 word answer which would be useful for any students of the play looking at how to structure their answers.

This is a 5-page guide to applying for Politics and associated subject degrees and negotiating the UCAS system specifically for Politics students. It includes an example of a Personal Statement for a Politics student. Written by a teacher with 30-years’ experience of getting students into University. This guide should prove invaluable to any student wishing to pursue an application in Politics or International Relations or associated subjects. This guide provides a step-by-step approach for prospective Politics students applying to UK universities through the UCAS system. It covers the application process, important deadlines, top universities to consider, and tips for writing a compelling UCAS Personal Statement. Key steps include registering on the UCAS website, researching and selecting courses, completing the application, writing a personal statement, obtaining a reference, and submitting the application before the deadlines. The guide also highlights top UK universities for Politics and offers advice on crafting a strong personal statement.

This is a 5-page guide to applying for Law degrees and negotiating the UCAS system specifically for Law students. It includes an example of a Personal Statement for a Law student. Written by a teacher with 30-years’ experience of getting students into University. This guide should prove invaluable to any student wishing to pursue an application in Law. This guide provides a step-by-step approach for prospective law students applying to UK universities through the UCAS system. It covers the application process, important deadlines, top universities to consider, and tips for writing a compelling UCAS Personal Statement. Key steps include registering on the UCAS website, researching and selecting courses, completing the application, writing a personal statement, obtaining a reference, and submitting the application before the deadlines. The guide also highlights top UK universities for Law and offers advice on crafting a strong personal statement.

This is a Model Answer to the following question: “How far do you agree with the view that Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as an ambitious woman, with influence over her husband?” It is written by a teacher with 30-years experience in the profession and which has been used with many classes and cohorts. The answer contains a plan which students can either use as “scaffolding” to produce their own answer, or the answer can be dissected as a class exercise.

This is a short - 2 page - plot summary of the play. It is useful as a quick guide to the play for students commencing their study of the work, or as an aid to revision at the end of studies, or at the start of a revision programme. All reources written by an teacher with 30-years experience and all tried and tested with many cohorts of students through the years.

This is a 21-slide PowerPoint which will direct your students on how to give effective presentations - a key part of the Extended Project experience. The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 7th of 8 PowerPoint presentations (the first is just an Introduction) which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This is a 35-slide PowerPoint which will direct your students on how to incorporate data into their EPQ Report and also how to structure it appropriately. The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 6th of 8 PowerPoint presentations (the first is just an Introduction) which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This is a 21-slide PowerPoint which will direct your students on how to actually write-up the Extended Project Report. The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 5th of 7 PowerPoint presentations (the first is just an Introduction) which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This is an 18-slide PowerPoint which will direct your students on how to reference sources correctly using the Harvard system. The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 4th of 8 PowerPoint presentations (the first is just an Introduction) which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This is a 24-slide PowerPoint which will inform your students how to work better with visual media. The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 3rd of 8 PowerPoint presentations (the first is just an Introduction) which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This is a FREE resource This is a short, 5-slide PowerPoint by way of an Introduction to the EPQ course. The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 1st of 8 PowerPoint presentations which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This is a 16-slide PowerPoint which will direct your students on how to do “smart reading”… The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 3rd of 8 PowerPoint presentations (the first is just an Introduction) which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This is a 17-slide PowerPoint about how to start the EPQ course. The EPQ is a qualification that represents an extension to A-Level studies. It is valued by Universities and is an excellent way of extending students’ skills and enhancing their UCAS applications. This is the 2nd of 8 PowerPoint presentations which represent the COMPLETE COURSE which students complete in order to enhance their skills and make them “match fit” for the development and writing of the Project itself, as well as the compulsory presentation which they must deliver. The course was written by an EPQ teacher and Moderator of many years standing and all the PowerPoints were refined after use with many groups and cohorts. Please note that the COMPLETE COURSE is available as a BUNDLE at a discounted price, with 33% off!

This student Handout or Worksheet is 10-pages long and would take about 90 minutes of teaching. There are questions and activities and discussion points, depending on the direction the teacher wants the lesson to take. This is a summary of the Handout: Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a pivotal moment that introduces key themes, advances the plot, and provides insights into Macbeth and Banquo’s characters. The Witches’ Prophecies: The witches predict that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and eventually King of Scotland, sparking his ambition and setting the stage for his moral decline. Ambiguity and Doubt: The ambiguous nature of the witches’ prophecies causes Macbeth to be intrigued and troubled, while Banquo remains skeptical, highlighting their contrasting reactions. Macbeth’s Ambition: Macbeth’s reaction to the prophecies reveals his internal conflict between ambition and moral reservations, which foreshadows his eventual downfall. Banquo’s Skepticism: Banquo’s skepticism and rationality contrast with Macbeth’s ambition, serving as a voice of reason and highlighting the theme of moral integrity. Themes and Motifs: The scene introduces key themes such as the supernatural, ambition, fate versus free will, and the corrupting influence of power. Character Development: This scene is crucial for character development, particularly for Macbeth, whose transformation from a loyal soldier to an ambitious figure begins here. Plot Advancement: The witches’ prophecies propel the plot forward by awakening Macbeth’s ambition and introducing tension between Macbeth and Banquo. Foreshadowing: The scene is rich in foreshadowing, hinting at Macbeth’s rise to power, subsequent downfall, and the eventual betrayal and violence between Macbeth and Banquo.