The following resources are useful when teaching types of leadership to Business students (GCSE and /or A-level). Introduction to leadership presentation- can be used when introducing types of leadership styles for students. Slide one links in with the worksheet in supporting students to understand and explain the differences between each style. Slide two provides overview in the shift away from autocratic style of leadership. Slide three is a group discussion exercise on the essence of leadership where students explore the 9 quotes provided. Leadership class worksheet- this one page grid can be used by individual students to note down advantages and disadvantages of each style, following teacher input and prior discussion. The description column has been pre-filled to assist students. This worksheet links in with slide 1 of the presentation. *the docs are saved as editable for ease of use.

The following resource is useful when teaching employment law and specifically, contract of employment, to GCSE Business students. It is a in class task in which students are able to show their understanding and creativity in drawing up fictional contracts (using the template doc) for 3 roles mentioned in the brief. Extension task provided for fast working students. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

In class worksheet that supports students with their understanding of the product life cycle and properties of each stage by getting them to complete a grid exercise. A great exercise for pair work and class discussion. once completed, a useful revision aid. Aimed at AS Business students. (saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

a revision grid for students to complete in class or for homework, recapping their learning of Hard and Soft HRM strategies. Supports students to develop links to other concepts and topics in the course. e.g. motivation, organisation structure and types of leadership involved. Aimed at AS Business students. (saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

a revision worksheet on Herzberg's 2 factory motivation theory. tests students with identification of hygiene and motivator factors, as well as contrasting with Taylor's theory. Aimed at AS Business students, but could be used with GCSE Business students. (saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

2 page worksheet based on a fictional case study that explores the impact of changes of exchange rates on exporting and importing of business. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with A-level Business students. (no solutions provided. saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

both worksheets are useful to assess student’s understanding of balance sheets. the worksheets are differentiated, testing students to ‘fill in’ a balance sheet using the data provided. *Aimed at A-level Business students. *Chino pizza worksheet is for academically more able students. (solutions provided. saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

The following resource is useful to assess year 9 student’s knowledge and understanding of business before they enter GCSE/ Key Stage 4 studies. This could be used as a diagnostic test for year 10 GCSE students as well in the first term. This 4 page test (55 minutes) carries 50 marks, and assesses students in regards to the following concepts: entrepreneur characteristics, business plan contents, market segmentation, primary vs. secondary market research, USP, Marketing Mix, product life cycle and extension strategies and types of promotion methods. *solutions provided on page 5 and 6. *the docs are saved as editable for ease of use.

The following resource is useful to assess Business student’s knowledge and understanding of stakeholders and conflicts of interest through exam style questions. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with Year 1 A-level students as well. Questions are based off a fictional case study and are scaffolded, and there is one extension question is provided for fast working students. The worksheet could be used as a in class exercise or given as a homework task. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

For use when teaching AQA AS Level Business (7131). Covers content in unit 1 'what is business', unit 2 ‘managers, leaders and decision making’, unit 3 ‘decision making to improve marketing performance’, unit ‘4 decision making to improve operational performance’ and unit 5 ‘decision making to improve financial performance’. A 65min assessment (55 marks) that can be used in class to test student's knowledge and understanding. includes MCQ, short mark questions (including calculations) and 1 case study and essay based question. Can be used as a landmark assessment. Front page encourages student reflection. Mark scheme is included at the end of the document. Assessment is in word doc for ease of editing.

For use when teaching AQA A- Level Business (7132). Covers content in unit 7 ‘analysing the strategic position of a business’, unit 8 ‘choosing strategic direction’, unit 9 ‘strategic methods’ and unit 10 ‘managing strategic change’. An effective tracking tool that encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and promoting self-reflection. The Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC) ‘breaks down’ the Year 2 A-Level specification into itemised topic areas, list of key terms, cross referenced to the Business CGP revision guide and additional columns for students to track their progress. The PLC is an 6 page doc, and is a word doc for ease of editing.

A mini test paper (total 70 marks) to assess student's knowledge and understanding of HRM- organisation charts, tall vs flat structures, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, financial vs non financial incentives, types of training, trade unions and the recruitment process . A variety of small mark and medium mark size questions (highest is 6 marks). Aimed at GCSE Business students. (No mark scheme. Assessment is saved as a word doc for ease of editing)

In class test paper (total 50 marks) that assesses student's knowledge and understanding of ratio analysis. topics include ROCE, liquidity, gross profit and net profit margins, and recommendations . A mixture of small and medium size mark questions. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with AS Business students (mark scheme provided for calculations. test paper is saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

In class test paper (total 55 marks) that assesses student's knowledge and understanding of revenue, costs and profit. topics include sales turnover, fixed vs variable costs and examples, calculating gross vs net profit margin and % change. A mixture of small and medium size mark questions. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with AS Business students (mark scheme provided for calculations. test paper is saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

2 separate worksheets to assess student's understanding of interest rates, and impact on demand and costs for businesses. Excellent summary assessment and stimulus for discussion. can be used with GCSE and AS Business students.

revision worksheet to support students with their understanding of the benefits of market research to a business. Worksheet demand students to define, give examples and analyse reasons with the assistance of sentence starters. Can be used with GCSE and AS Business students. (saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

For use when teaching AQA AS Level Business (7131). Covers content in unit 1 'what is business', unit 2 ‘managers, leaders and decision making’, unit 3 ‘decision making to improve marketing performance’ and unit ‘4 decision making to improve operational performance’. A 65min assessment (55 marks) that can be used in class to test student's knowledge and understanding. includes MCQ, short mark questions (including calculations) and 1 case study and essay based question. Can be used as a landmark assessment. Front page encourages student reflection. Mark scheme is included at the end of the document. Assessment is in word doc for ease of editing.

A useful in class activity to do with your students to support their understanding of liquidity. students can work individually or in pairs in ranking the various items against the arrow, so they can visually see what assets are most liquid and least liquid. This is great to use before teaching students about current and acid test ratios. Aimed at A-level business students. (saved as word doc for ease of editing).

A simple organisation chart exercise (1 page) based off my previous school setting. includes basic questions that assess student's understanding of organisation types, span of control, line of communication and de-layering. Aimed at GCSE students. Activity is saved as a word doc for ease of editing. No mark scheme provided.

A challenging critical path analysis worksheet for your most able students to use, based on a fictional case study of a school launching an 'Indulgence evening'. A useful group work exercise. Aimed at A-level Business students. (solutions provided. saved as a word doc for ease of editing).