Business Studies

Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship

Reading heavy text books about economic theories is great for student's theoretical knowledge, but seeing business processes in action during a business studies school trip and having their day to day processes explained can quickly develop your students' understanding of complex subjects like business, economics and entrepreneurship.

Organising a business studies school trip can be as simple as getting permission to look around a local company that operates a short distance from your school, but if you are looking for something a bit more structured, with guidance from people who are used to explaining processes to young students, we can help. We work with a number of venues who specialise in showing school groups how they operate from a business perspective.

Whether you are studying a small company or a global corporation, economics and finance or sales marketing - your trip can be tailored to match the key study topics you are covering in the classroom, and is a perfect way to use case studies to engage and motivate your pupils to dig deeper into the subject and to foster the drive to develop their own skills that will take them beyond the classroom and into the world of work. For a broader view of macroeconomics, or to study the economic importance of city centres, we can also offer student and budget friendly city centre accommodation for multi day business studies trips.

Enterprise and entrepreneurship

Work experience is no longer a statutory requirement for schools and a critical Ofsted report into the, "availability and effectiveness of enterprise education and work-related learning for pupils in secondary schools", found a majority of secondary schools lacked coherent planning or had no clear strategy for the delivery of enterprise education.

For schools to give their pupils the best preparation for entering the work place, alongside a good understanding of history and the world around them, they need to take a proactive approach to enterprise teaching. For pupils to achieve the skills required by employers or to possess the enterprise skills, the Department for Education adopted the Gatsby Benchmarks. This code of best practice range from provision of a stable careers programme, to encounters with employers and experiences of the workplace. Give us a call if you would like ideas and inspiration to support your school's enterprise teaching.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Business topics: Enterprise and Leadership, Finance and Accounts, Marketing, Operations Management, Supply and Demand, and more.

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Alton Towers

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Alton Towers is not only a thrilling destination for school groups but also an excellent place to learn about business marketing in action. As one of the UK's most popular theme parks, students can explore how a leading entertainment brand develops its marketing strategies, engages with audiences, a...

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Up at The O2
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Using The O2 as a case study, the business scheme of work will look at the different business elements that make The O2 successful. Aligned to Exam Board specifications, students will understand how...
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Hands on Careers
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Students will learn the Dos and Don'ts of CV writing, and if they have already written a CV/personal statement, be taken through where they can make improvements. Students will be invited to...
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Alton Towers
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Alton Towers is not only a thrilling destination for school groups but also an excellent place to learn about business marketing in action. As one of the UK's most popular theme parks, students can...
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Xplore! Science Outreach
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International Trade Game Bring global trade into the classroom with a collaborative learning game. Pupils explore economic decision-making, adapt their strategies and work together to solve challenges while discovering how trade involves choices, communication and teamwork.
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The Restaurant Rivals
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The Restaurant Rivals brings business learning to life. Pupils act as young entrepreneurs creating a restaurant concept, designing a brand, planning menus, managing a budget, and pitching their ideas....
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West End Workshops
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The Creative Industries were, pre-Covid, one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, currently generating over £127bn for the UK economy, outperforming Life Sciences, Automotive and the Aerospace...
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Flamingo Land
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Our business workshop encompasses the whole of Flamingo Land and will explain the skills needed to improve your chances of getting into the industry of your choice, as well as giving an insight into how the company budgets and creates revenue and profit through marketing and customer service
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Creative School Trips
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As part of Theatre Workout we offer practical workshops on the business of theatre and the creative industries which, pre-Covid, was the fastest growing sector of the UK economy, outperforming...
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
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International Trade Game Introduce pupils to the challenges of the global economy through an interactive trading game. Learners develop their decision-making, adaptability, communication and teamwork as they explore economic concepts and respond to changing challenges.
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Duke of Edinburgh at English Study Camps
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Future Business Leaders Students develop real-world business, enterprise and leadership skills through practical, project-based lessons at English Study Camps. The course introduces key business...
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Themed planetarium experiences
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Business of Space: Careers & the Space Economy Space is big business. From the satellites behind sat-nav, weather forecasts and online banking to space tourism and future Moon bases, pupils explore...
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Orchard House Farm Living Classroom
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Students explore business through a real working rural enterprise rather than a classroom simulation. Using Orchard House Farm as a live case study, they investigate how land, buildings, people and...
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Arc Adventures
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From leadership skills and project management to innovative ways of thinking: we want to create young people that know how to think for themselves but still know when to ask for help. This mixed with...
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Positively You
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Positively You is one of the UK's leading providers of educational workshops, with over 20 years' experience and more than 2.5 million students reached. Our workshops give students practical skills...
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Business Studies School Trips: Teacher Frquently asked questions

Business Studies School Trips - Frequently Asked Questions (Teachers Edition)

Why business trips for schools?
They show real enterprises, factories or shops, so kids see marketing and finance in action. Curriculum's on enterprise, and trips make it relatable for future careers.

Business workshop in school or company visit - which?
Workshops for simulations (£200-£500). Visits for tours. We do workshops for theory and visits for practice in Year 12.

Free business options?
Local markets for trading; free uni business days. No entry to many enterprise events.

Top 10 business school trips:
From business teachers (2027):
1. Bank of England Museum, London (finance, free)
2. In-school enterprise workshops
3. Cadbury World (marketing)
4. London Stock Exchange tours
5. Local startups (visits)
6. Manchester United Museum (sports business)
7. Eden Project (sustainable business)
8. Welsh Assembly (public sector)
9. Glasgow Kelvin Hall (industry)
10. Big Bang Fair (entrepreneurship)

Business trips for SEND?
Venues like Bank have quiet tours; workshops adapt roles. We've focused on visual aids for understanding, plan with venue.

Cost for business outings:
- Free museums + bus: £5-£15 per child
- Factories: £8-£18 entry
- Workshops: £200-£500
- Residential enterprise: £150-£280 per child

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