Wormit Primary School
Enterprise in Education
Policy
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Introduction
At Wormit Primary School we place great importance in enterprise education and believe it
to be an essential part of lifelong learning. We believe that involvement in enterprise in
education provides opportunities for different kinds of learning within and across
curricular areas. Enterprising learning and teaching approaches help children and young
people to develop enterprising capabilities and to achieve their goals in all curricular areas.
These approaches are characterised by being engaging, purposeful and relevant. Teachers
use them to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and to motivate children so that they
have the confidence to succeed. Features of enterprising teaching at Wormit Primary
include the use of authentic ‘real-life’ contexts indirect teaching situations, active
learning, formative assessment techniques, collaborative cross-curricular and crosssectoral working and long-term planning to ensure progression. Features of enterprising
learning include the development of critical thinking skills, learner ownership, experiential
learning, cooperative activities and reflection on learning. We aim for pupils to experience
an enterprise project each year with their class and to be exposed to an enterprise
approach across curriculum. We aim to build and nurture the concept of enterprise
throughout the school in order to equip children with the skills, understanding, confidence
and creativity needed for their future working lives.
Rationale
“Determined to Succeed is a £86 million Scottish Executive strategy (for the period
2003-2008), which aims to prepare young people for the world of work through
enterprising and entrepreneurial learning, work-based vocational learning and appropriately
focused career education.” National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed Phase 1,
(Scottish Executive, 2006,).
The key purposes of Wormit School Policy of Enterprise in Education reflect the
recommendations of the Scottish Executive's Determined to Succeed, as adopted by Fife
Region in their Service Plan, pertinent to the primary sector namely that each child has an
experience of an enterprise activity on a yearly basis, that teaching staff share and
develop effective practice here and clear and effective partnerships are developed with
local business and other local agencies. Our policy also reflects the broader view of
Enterprise in Education arising from the Determined to Succeed strategy as clarified in
“Excellence through Enterprise, National Guidance: Enterprise in Education”. In this
document Enterprise in Education is defined as encompassing not just the traditional
enterprise activities of an entrepreneurial or business nature but also career planning,
knowledge and understanding of the world of work and the promotion of enterprising
attitudes, skills and behaviours which will enable our children to become “Successful
learners, Confident individuals Responsible citizens and Effective contributors”.
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In the context of Enterprise in Education we aim to develop the purposes of the Curriculum
for Excellence as follows
successful learners who
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are skilled in generic processes and
activities such as core skills
appreciate the relevance of what they
are learning
can use experiences in enterprise to
reflect on other
learning and make connections
are self-motivating and accept
setbacks as learning experiences
can generate and act upon original
ideas
understand transitions throughout life
and the importance of making
connections between past, present and
future experiences
responsible citizens who
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have knowledge and understanding of
the nature of work and social and
economic enterprise
understand the roles, rights and
responsibilities of individuals as
employees, managers, employers,
entrepreneurs, investors, customers
and global citizens
are willing to take responsibility for
and accept the consequences of their
own actions
understand the positive and negative
contributions of technology and
business to society
have knowledge and understanding of
personal finance, as well as national and
global economies
confident individuals who
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have a ‘can do’, ‘be all you can be’
attitude
are self-aware and can reflect on their
own particular strengths, development
needs, interests and aspirations
are skilled in planning, influencing,
negotiating and teamwork
are creative, flexible and resourceful in
managing change
have experienced challenging,
entrepreneurial projects
have developed a constructively critical
attitude towards commerce and business
take imaginative and informed
approaches to problem solving involving
calculated risks
effective contributors who
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have an understanding and appreciation
of the world of work, the value of
different occupations and
entrepreneurship, and their
contributions to the economy and to
society
have knowledge and understanding of
wealth creation and wealth distribution
both nationally and globally
are willing to take the initiative and lead
actively engage in school and community
life in a positive manner to the benefit
of the school and the wider community
understand the roles and contributions
to society of voluntary organisations
have experience of engaging positively
with a wide range of people in society
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The HMIE publication Quality Indicators in Enterprise in Education highlights and
summarises the contributions enterprise in education makes to the National Priorities
in Education as follows:
1. To raise standards of education
for all in schools
Enterprise in education can play a crucial role in
improving the quality of pupils’ achievements in a
range of enterprise contexts. It can raise the
aspirations, motivation and attainment of pupils
of all abilities and interests.
2. To establish effective teaching
and learning environments
Enterprise in education has built a strong
reputation for its capacity to enhance the quality
of teaching and learning. Activities and
approaches which have emphasised real-life
contexts are widely accepted as positive
influences. Teachers and managers who have
taken part in relevant programmes of staff
development, including those involving contacts
with business, have evaluated these experiences
positively.
3. To promote equality and help
every pupil benefit from
education
Enterprise in education provides benefits for
pupils of all abilities and aspirations. Success in
the outcomes of enterprise in education results
in pupils who are better informed and have more
positive attitudes and better skills for life
beyond school. Successful programmes meet the
needs of higher achieving pupils, as well as those
with additional needs in terms of learning
difficulties or challenging behaviour, or those at
risk of exclusion.
4. To work with others to teach
pupils respect and the duties
and responsibilities of
citizenship
Enterprise in education has strong links with
citizenship. Both involve close partnerships
between schools, parents and the wider
community. Both require the active involvement
of children and young people in decisions
affecting their education. Both aim to develop
positive, ‘can do’ attitudes within a framework of
mutual respect and responsibility.
5. To equip pupils with the skills,
attitudes and expectations
necessary to prosper in a
changing society
Programmes in enterprise in education develop
attitudes, skills, knowledge and understanding
which are valued by society. They promote in
pupils the idea of ‘be all you can be’ and the
importance of having goals and ambitions. They
encourage positive attitudes to teamwork and to
the value of lifelong learning.
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Our approaches to Enterprise in Education are based on the values purposes and principals
of the Curriculum for Excellence. At Wormit we share the view of National Guidance that
“the ability to learn, think and act in enterprising ways contributes significantly to the
personal growth of children and young people. It helps to build self-esteem, raise
achievement and sustain a sense of self-fulfilment”
Aims
As a school we are required by the recommendations made in Determined to Succeed to
ensure that every pupil from P1-P7 has an involvement with enterprise activities on an
annual basis. Each child at Wormit will have the opportunity to be involved in at least one
enterprise activity through out each session.
Through enterprise education we aim to
 provide opportunities for children and young people to think and act in
enterprising ways across the curriculum
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place a clear emphasis on core skills and the ability to transfer these to
different contexts
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provide opportunities for work-related experiences from early years onwards
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develop enterprising learning and teaching which encourages positive attitudes
and develops skills such as problem solving, decision making and evaluating risks
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provide entrepreneurial experiences
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provide career education which promotes knowledge and understanding of the
world of work and includes a focus on entrepreneurship
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develop a culture of lifelong learning
Objectives
Children will develop core competencies, skills and attributes in
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Communication
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Team Work
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Taking Initiative and Responsibility
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Confidence Esteem and Motivation
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Decision Making
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Business Awareness
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Planning and Organisation
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Creativity and Thinking Skills
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Methodology
As a school we aim to have a programme of activities that covers the 4 elements of
Enterprise Projects1. Selling
e.g. Making and selling, buying and selling, recycling and selling
2. Event
e.g. Concert, fundraising, shows, school fair
3. Display of Knowledge
e.g. Exhibition of work, guidebooks, leaflets, assemblies
4. Campaign
e.g. Recycling, anti-litter, anti-bullying, health, road safety
Each project will have the following 4 elements 1. Real
Involving the children in a ‘real’ project that will provide skills for life long learning
2. Role
Every child has a role to play in the Enterprise Project
3. Responsibility
Every child has an element of responsibility
4. Risk
The project may not go to plan so the children can experience success and
sometimes failure.
Pupils from P3-P7 are involved in the pupil council and are part of a group that are involved
in decision making that is chaired by the Headteacher. The Eco Committee also allows
children to take on responsibility in real activities.
The school has whole school initiatives – Eco-Schools, fund raising campaigns such as the
Christmas Fair and events such as School Concerts. These provide excellent opportunities
for the children to be involved in enterprising activities.
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Roles and Responsibilities
The Head Teacher and the School Enterprise Coordinator will:
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Support and enable whole school Enterprise projects such as school performances,
transition events, fundraising events and initiatives such as the Eco School’s
project
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Through school assemblies will show case success, provide a platform for pupil news,
ideas, and feedback regarding class and whole school enterprise activities
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Encourage an interest in Staff Development in Enterprise Education and support
staff members who wish to undertake an Education Placement.
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Extend and develop existing business and community links within the local and wider
community. (Developing and maintaining contacts lists on the school network.)
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Will compile the Wormit Primary School Yearly Programme of Study for EinE for all
classes and distribute to staff.
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Will distribute all relevant information to staff regarding EinE to be included in
Staff Enterprise Files
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Monitor and evaluate the impact of Enterprise in Education for the staff and pupils
of the school through systematic feedback and observation and the compilation of
the assessment evidence folder on a yearly basis.
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Continue to liase with the local authority and other external agencies in assisting
the development of Enterprise in Education within the curriculum, enabling staff
and pupils to participate in both local and national Enterprise initiatives.
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Develop and promote a Madras cluster network aimed at sharing and developing
good practice in Enterprise in Education and in cluster initiatives involving staff and
pupils and the wider community
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Staff will:
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Participate in CPD activities that promote knowledge and awareness of the benefits
of Enterprise Education
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Implement Enterprise activities with each year group on an annual basis which will
involve pupils undertaking real roles, real responsibilities and encountering real
difficulties.
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Will work creatively as part of a team to support whole school enterprise initiatives
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Will keep the Rolling Record of Class Enterprise Activities up to date and pass this
on in the class file to ensure progression and variety of enterprise experiences for
pupils
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Will keep class Enterprise File up to date including the collection of evidence
material for the School EinE Assessment Folder for each academic session
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Will use the Short Term EinE planning format for discrete EiE class activities
when appropriate and relate learning outcomes to core competencies in EinE
(See Appendix 1 Support Materials)
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Develop the use of Personal Learning Planning related to EinE using PLP proforma
sheets and EinE Pupil target banks when appropriate
(See Appendix 1 Support Materials)
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Develop the pupil’s knowledge, understanding and skills in Enterprise in Education in
line with the National Priorities for Education and within the context of the
purposes of the Curriculum for Excellence.
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Ensure that visits to and by business contacts and parents are appropriate and well
prepared.
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Through the process of observation, assessment and evaluation, develop pupil
abilities to work together within a team, problem-solve and participate in enterprise
projects.
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Working in partnership with parents we aim to:
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Encourage parents to use their knowledge and skills for enhancement of teaching
and learning.
Foster home-school links through the enterprise approach.
Raise awareness of the work of pupils by inviting parents into school, e.g.
presentations and workshops.
Assessment and Evaluation
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Audit of Enterprise in Education at each age/stage on the basis of
recommendations made in Determined to Succeed.
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Joint audit of Enterprise with cluster partners.
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Evaluate effectiveness of Enterprise in Education using pupil evaluation, responses
from parents and staff, and performance indicators/How Good is Our School
Quality Indicators in Enterprise
Review Date: August 2008
Resources
Careers Box Online
Apodo-Tree of Knowledge
Enterprising Infants-Resource Pack
Go for Enterprise-Resource pack
School Network Allstaff - Wormit School Development Work File - EinE File
- Wormit School Planning Materials File
Useful Links
www.determinedtosuceed.com
www.careers-scotland.org.uk
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Documentation
City of Edinburgh (2004) 5-14 Enterprise Education Guidelines. Edinburgh, The City
of Edinburgh Council
Fife Council Education Service (2006) Annual Improvement Plan 2006 –
2007. Fife, Fife Council Education Service
Fife Council Education Service (2006) Fife Enterprise in Education Plan 2006 –
2008. Fife, Fife Council Education Service
HMIe (2004) Quality Indicators in Enterprise in Education. Edinburgh, HMIe
HMIe (2005) Determined to Suceed: A Tool for Teachers Developing an
Enterprising Culture in the Classroom Through Self Evaluation. Edinburgh, HMIe
HMIe (2006) How Good is our School the Journey to Excellence. Edinburgh, HMIe
HMIe (2006) Improving Scottish Education. Edinburgh, HMIe
Scottish Executive (2000) The Education (National Priorities) (Scotland) Order 2000.
HMSO, Edinburgh
Scottish Executive (2004) A Curriculum for Excellence: The Curriculum Review
Group. Edinburgh, Scottish Executive
Scottish Executive (2004) A Curriculum for Excellence: Ministerial Response
Group. Edinburgh, Scottish Executive
Scottish Executive (2002) Determined to Suceed: Review Group Recommendations
Report. Edinburgh, Scottish Executive
Scottish Executive (2002) Determined to Suceed: Review Group Evidence Report.
Edinburgh, Scottish Executive
Scottish Executive (2003) Determined to Suceed: Scottish Executive Response.
Edinburgh, Scottish Executive
Scottish Executive (2004) Determined to Suceed: One Year On. Edinburgh, Scottish
Executive
Scottish Executive (2005) Excellence Through Enterprise National Guidance:
Enterprise in Education. Glasgow, Scottish Executive
Scottish Executive (2006) National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed Phase 1
Early Implementation Processes across Scotland September 2004 to August 2005,
Edinburgh, Scottish Executive
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Appendix 1
Wormit Primary School EinE Support Materials
See Allstaff- Wormit School Planning Enterprise Folder
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Team-work: Working with
others
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Communication
Leadership
Empathy
Patience
Supporting each other
Catering for everyone’s
needs
Doing our bit
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Communication
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Listening to others
Questioning others
Challenging others
Empathising
Making your opinions clear
Sending information clearly
Verbal and non-verbal communication
strategies
Developing Initiative and Responsibility
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Leading a group
Admitting to our successes/failures
Finding solutions
Taking the initiative
Confidence Esteem and Motivation
Enterprise in Education
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Planning and Organisation
 Managing time
 Prioritising
 Strategic planning
 Delegating
Core competencies,
skills and attributes
Business Awareness
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Selling yourself or
something
Negotiating
Work rate
World and e-commerce
Seeing the big picture
Creativity and Thinking Skills
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Thinking outside the box
Generating ideas
Thinking ideas through
Finding solutions under
pressure
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Using positive verbal and non
verbal language
Setting big goals
Sticking with it
Commitment
Having fun
Smiling
Making the most of opportunities
Decision Making
 Making informed decisions
 Deciding for yourself
 Deciding as a group
 Deciding for a group
 Listening to others people’s
views
 Rationalising
 Predicting