Enterprise Learning

What are social enterprises?

Social enterprise is defined by the Department of Trade and Industry, as:

“…a business with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders"

What is enterprise education

Enterprise Education involves the development of Enterprise Capability supported by better Financial Capability and Business & Economic Understanding.

The National Strategy for Enterprise Education entitles all KS4 students to five days activity focused on Enterprise Capability and supported by Financial Capability and Economic & Business Understanding.

Enterprise Education is a key component of Work-Related Learning which is statutory at KS4.

Teachernet has further information on defining Enterprise Education.

What is social enterprise education?

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Social enterprise learning goes beyond the four step process for enterprise education

Find the issue or cause that inspires the students

Stage 1
Tackling a problem, or identifying a need
What can they do to further the cause?

Stage 2
Planning the project or activity
How will the medium suit the message?
How will you manage your team or SE?

Stage 3
Implementing the plan

Stage 4
Evaluating processes
Whats next?

How can we support you in social enterprise education?
Please contact Anne Strachan, Project Manager anne@dep.org.uk

What are we educating our children for?

Education is about more than churning out efficient workers. It's not just what job we want but what kind of world we want to create. Children need the skills not just to play the game but the knowledge to change the rules.
Neal Lawson, Friday February 24, 2006, The Guardian