Our vision is to build a challenging and engaging economics curriculum that helps students think clearly, question the world around them, and make sense of real-life issues. We give students the tools to analyse data, build strong arguments, and understand how economies work on both a local and global scale.
At our school, economics is taught through clear, structured lessons that build knowledge over time. From the start of Year 12, students are encouraged to use economic terminology confidently and fluently in discussions and written work.
Students learn how to analyse case studies and apply theoretical economics to real-world examples, helping them see the relevance of what they’re learning.
Pupils are expected to complete at least 6 hours a week of homework. This will comprise of a mix of activities which could include:
Literacy
Literacy is developed through extended writing skills including structured essays, data response questions, and evaluation tasks. There is a strong focus on accurate use of economic terminology, clarity of argument that are justified with evidence, and logical structuring of written responses. Oracy is also developed through regular class discussions and debates that help students express economic ideas clearly.
Numeracy
Numeracy skills are developed through the interpretation and analysis of various forms of quantitative data, including statistical measures like inflation, unemployment, and elasticity. Pupils are encouraged to explore current economic issues and apply theory to real-world events through independent reading and research projects. Homework and wider reading tasks build research habits, critical engagement, and awareness of global and national economic trends.
