Economics / Business

Economics / Business

Economics courses cover such topics as macro- and micro-economics, economic theory, how the economy works, how markets work, and financial affairs.

Business Studies courses include more specific topics, such as setting up a business, business operations, marketing, finance and tax, people in business, monitoring progress.

Economics and Business Studies courses aim to develop students' ability to investigate, and to select and apply their knowledge and understanding of concepts, and then to communicate in an effective way, using charts and diagrams as well as words.

Contact with local businesses will be a boon but these can be enhanced with visits to important institutions – like Parliament, the Bank of England, and the Stock Exchange. Often these institutions have museums, give guided tours and offer workshops. Contact their Education Departments for more information (contact details to be found in their respective SchoolTripsAdvisor listings).

Many schools encourage groups to attend local council meetings, political meetings, while some actually organise the visits to combine listening to speakers with behind-the-scenes experiences.

Main organisations:

Institute of Economic Affairs

PSHE Association

Inclusion: NASEN

Thought of visiting?

Houses of Parliament

Scottish Parliament

Welsh Assembly

Northern Ireland Assembly

The Stock Exchange

The Bank of England

Venues for this Curriculum

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Glo-Ed was created in 2017 by senior management from the educational travel industries & senior teachers from school, who shared a passion for education beyond the classroom, personal service and social responsibility.

Uncover a world of chocolate delights

With over 25 years' experience and more than 2,000 school groups attending each year, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation's favourite chocolate brand.

Children’s author Michael Morpugo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976. The charity now owns three farms in the west country of which Wick Court is one. We welcome around 3,200 children and 400 teachers a year.

Children’s author Michael Morpugo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976. The charity now owns three farms in the west country of which Wick Court is one. We welcome around 3,200 children and 400 teachers a year.

Nethercott House is a traditional mixed dairy, beef and sheep farm in the heart of Devon..

Children’s author Michael Morpugo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976. The charity now owns three farms in the west country of which Wick Court is one. We welcome around 3,200 children and 400 teachers a year.

Wick Court is a small-scale traditional livestock farm, with sheep, beef cattle, pigs and poultry.

Fire Safety Education for Schools

SafeSide is attached to a working fire station (West Midlands Fire Service HQ) and offer our own home safety scenarios for your students to learn about every aspect of fire safety. So this is the place to be if you are wanting to focus on fire safety, plus road safety and the wider work of the fire service.

Fire Safety Education for Schools

SafeSide is attached to a working fire station and offer our own home safety scenarios for your students to learn about every aspect of fire safety. So this is the place to be if you are wanting to focus on fire safety, plus road safety and the wider work of the fire service.

Bonbon voyage!

The "Musée du Bonbon“ with its hundreds of old exhibits and documents is a unique place that offers a wonderful insight into the history of the production of liquorice, fruit gums and bonbons. Fans and friends of old advertising materials from the time around the turn of the first millennium will rejoice in a wide range of historical posters and packaging of all kinds.

Here in Yorkshire, close to the centre of the town of Pontefract, you’ll find everything we make in our Pontefract factory as well as products from some of our international sites!

Baylands Equestrian Centre is an Outreach Centre for the College of West Anglia providing recognised in-house equine training and qualifications.

Would you like a career in equine?

The Island Classroom

Education Destination is an Isle of Wight based business specialising in providing bespoke, curriculum-focused school trips to our lovely island. We help you create outstanding curriculum-led learning visits to the Isle of Wight and can provide a full door-to-door service, taking care of all your requirements, or simply support you in making your own arrangements.

Unlock your students imaginations with the trip of a lifetime, as only Topflight can do it.

The UK's premier grower of garlic and source of all things garlic

Visit the Garlic Farm and learn all about garlic, where it comes from, how to grow your own and how to cook with it.

Taste all of our unique and delicious products from garlic chutneys to garlic beer and ice cream in our taste experience before you buy.

Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson's (of Countryfile fame) Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun filled day out. Children can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present.

Inspiring people to learn about, make and enjoy contemporary glass

Discover the history of glassmaking on Wearside, the science behind the glassmaking process and explore an exciting programme of contemporary glass art exhibitions.

Relive the RAF's role in the First World War!

This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all ages. Fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of the RAF and aviation.

Connecting schools and young people to Parliament

Whether it be to understand the process of law making, how a general election works, what your MP does, or simply to visit the historic and beautiful Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin-designed Palace of Westminster, the Education team have a vast array of opportunities and resources to offer you.

Visit Parliament

A fascinating insight into Grimsby's maritime history - Our Heritage

The museum is suitable for all ages, we also have an easy access route. Many interactive displays and get dressed up as a fisherman or apprentice boy.

Housed in the local library, this collection of local history material contains archaeological finds of national importance. Includes a small and varied collection of British and foreign firearms, swords and daggers, shot and powder flasks and a few pieces of armour. 

1086 until the present

A Mill is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086 on the site of the The Old Mill. In the 14th Century it had begun to be known as Slaughter Mill and by the 18th Century had become independent of the manorial estate.

Two hundred years of energy

The National Gas Museum displays historic objects collected by Britain’s nationalised gas industry, mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. We have around 4,000 objects drawn from several former regions of British Gas and donated by individuals.

The Fashion and Textile Museum is a cutting edge centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery in London. Founded by iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes, the centre showcases a programme of changing exhibitions exploring elements of fashion, textile and jewellery as well as the Academy which runs courses for creative students and businesses.

Opened in 1876 as a storage unit for household silver, jewellery, and documents, it became the main spot for silver dealers in London in the early 20th century. Still the biggest silver store in the world, it attracts a lot of tourists. And no wonder! The views are spectacular.

The Museum of Teapots

We have over 6,700 teapots on display in our exhibition that is open to the public for a small charge and you can purchase a memento from our shop to take home with you to remind you of your day with us.

House of Marbles are makers & purveyors of a world famous range of glass marbles, board games, classic toys, puzzles, pastimes & decorative accessories for the home and garden. We have been designing, making and selling fun and entertaining products since 1973, when our founder began making board games in his workshop to sell at local craft fairs.

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