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Economics & Business Studies

Studying Economics & Business Studies allows you to better understand the world around you. The department is one of the largest in the Sixth Form and studying these subjects prepares you for life beyond school, no matter your path!

The AQA A-Level Economics syllabus leads to the investigation of Economics on all levels from the individual consumer to the actions of national governments, international trade and development of global regions. Successful students will gain an understanding of current issues. They will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to evaluate the decisions of governments and businesses, the words of the press and politicians, and comment on any aspect of human behaviour that affects the allocation of resources and the welfare society.

Business Studies offers the opportunity to observe and evaluate business practice in all its different contexts and applications; from Multinational to Sole Trader and from Public Service to Financial Institution. The Department follows the AQA A-level Business course and also offers iGCSE Business Studies for fourth and fifth years. This draws on skills from a variety of disciplines and encompasses the four main functional areas of business: Finance, Production, Human Resources and Marketing.

Pupils must read newspapers and relevant journals. Time will be spent developing an interest in current issues, improving the pupils’ skills as economists and business students, as well as their understanding of the world in which they live. Tuition takes a variety of forms including lectures, discussions, group projects and individual research. We attend conferences every year to hear distinguished speakers from public life and invite outside speakers into the classroom here as well.

BIOGRAPHIES

Mr Lloyd Davies BSc, PGCE – Head of Department, Economics & Business Studies

Mr Davies studied Economics at the University of Bristol before taking his PGCE in Maths at the University of Nottingham, gaining a Distinction. He has been teaching since 2014 with experience in both state-maintained schools and boarding schools. Mr Davies’ professional focus is on cognitive science and evidenced-based pedagogy.

Alex Moore BSc (Hons) – Assistant Head (Co-Curricular), Economics & Business Studies

Alex left 91¸£ÀûÉç in 2008 to continue a passion in Economics at the University of York graduating in 2011. He gained business experience through working in an estate agency for a number of years. Returning to 91¸£ÀûÉç he has worked in many different areas of the school as a Boarding Tutor, Head of Year, Head of Department and now is Assistant Head (Co-Curricular). He has taught both Economics & Business at every level and leads on the department’s Oxbridge Preparation.

Anthony Fahey, BA (Hons) – Assistant Head (Partnerships), Economics & Business Studies

Anthony, having graduated from the University of London with a BA degree in Development Economics, has been at 91¸£ÀûÉç since 2001. He has had many successes in leading the School’s Outreach program. He has taught across all the age ranges in the department in both subjects and particular expertise lies in Development Economics. His experience is invaluable in Economics and the department’s Oxbridge preparations. Before becoming a teacher in 1996 Anthony worked in a variety of businesses, including a spell at LIFFE. 

Colin James, BSc (Hons) MBA – Economics & Business Studies

Colin graduated from Loughborough University with a BSc (Hons) in Economic and Social History with Politics. He also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Cranfield School of Management. After acquiring extensive management experience as both UK and International Operations Director for a global image licensing business Colin joined the teaching profession. For three years he was the Business Studies Course Director at one of the largest colleges in the country before joining 91¸£ÀûÉç in September 2005. He specialises in Marketing and Strategic planning, knowledge gained from both commercial experience and also teaching marketing to marketing professionals. An avid sports fan, and having represented England at rugby whilst at university, he enjoys contributing to the sporting side of 91¸£ÀûÉç life.

 

Victoria de Silva, BA (Hons) – Head of Sixth Form Pathways, Economics & Business Studies

Victoria graduated from Exeter University in 2001 with a degree in Business Economics with Spanish. Following this, she pursued an extensive career in Financial Services starting as a graduate at management consulting firm Accenture. Victoria then spent ten years with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in positions that spanned marketing, strategic planning and project management. These roles enabled her to spend a number of years outside the UK including in UAE (Dubai), South Africa and Mexico. Victoria then decided she wanted to put her experience to good use and moved into the teaching profession. She joined 91¸£ÀûÉç in 2016 and teaches both Economics and Business Studies.

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