THE NEW SCHOOL OCR NATIONAL BUSINESS LEVEL 2 POLICY

OCR Nationals are an exam free alternative to GCSE’s, taking a more engaging, practical approach to learning and assessment. They suit a range of learning styles and give students a greater chance of success. They are also more flexible for both student and teacher.

Aims.

· To help students develop their understanding and knowledge of a range of business functions and operations.

· To help students develop their understanding and knowledge of a range of business environments.

· To cover in some depth issues such as communication and working with people.

· To get to grips with important practical tasks, including office administration and managing money.

· To help students prepare for the world of work and to meet the expectations of employers.

Teaching and Learning.

· OCR National Business is taught within the OCR guidelines.

· Teaching staff aim to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of business concepts.

· Teaching styles will be varied where possible. Teaching and learning will include a combination of teacher led class work, and independent student research and study towards OCR set assignments.

Planning.

The New School have adopted the OCR National Level 2 Business Award scheme of work. This has been revised where appropriate.

Assessment and Record Keeping.

· OCR nationals in Business at Level 2 are offered as two separate qualifications to accommodate a range of learning styles and abilities.

National Award – students take mandatory units 1 and 4, plus any other unit.

National Certificate – students need to achieve mandatory units 1 to 4, plus two optional units.

All units are internally assessed and then externally moderated by an OCR visiting moderator. There are no external tests or exams, and ongoing assessments and moderations can take place at any time.

All individual units are graded as pass, merit or distinction. Awards and certificates are graded in the same way. For students taking individual units, each unit is certificated separately. Full award certificates will be issued where appropriate.

· Record keeping will be in line with OCR guidelines.

Inclusion and SEN.

All students will come from differing backgrounds and have different abilities to learning. The New School works closely with parents and previous schools to make sure each individual student may reach their full learning potential.

Safety.

The New School has its own policy regarding health and safety that can be found in company policy documents.

Resources.

Resources include OCR set assignments and research materials. Textbooks are located within the training room. All students have internet access that can aid the learning process.

This policy was agreed and approved by The TCHA Board of Directors

on behalf of Tamworth Cornerstone Housing Association

was reviewed…………2011……...................

next review due.............2013.......................