Teaching Staff and Responsibilities
Mr Bright: Subject Leader of Economics and Senior Leader
KS5/A Level (Y12-13)
How do we organise teaching groups at KS5?
At KS5, classes are taught in option groups which are all mixed ability.
Which A Level specification do we prepare pupils for?
Edexcel A Level Economics A (9ECO). Here is a link to the specification for more detailed information:
What will my daughter learn at KS5?
Year 12
In year 12 we teach:
Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure
Nature of economics, how markets work, market failure and government intervention
Theme 2: The UK economy – performance and policies
Measures of economic performance, aggregate demand, aggregate supply, national income, economic growth and macroeconomic objectives & policy
Year 13
In year 13 we teach:
Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market
Business growth, business objectives, revenue, costs & profits, market structures, labour market and government intervention
Theme 4: A global perspective
International economics, poverty & inequality, emerging & developing economies, the financial sector and the role of the state in the macroeconomy
The Examination
The A Level examination at the end of year 13 will comprise of three papers:
Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour
2 hours. 100 marks. 35% of A Level
Paper 2: The national and global economy
2 hours. 100 marks. 35% of A Level
Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics
2 hours. 100 marks. 35% of A Level
Are there any websites that will support my daughter’s learning?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
https://www.tutor2u.net/economics
Future pathsways/careers
Economics students have a wide range of career opportunities open to them.
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/economist
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/economics