Salford Business Education Partnership

All of the enterprise activities follow a common process whereby students are set a challenge, they work in small groups and adopt individual job roles, they then address the challenge by brainstorming, problem solving and often use their creativity to design a product.

Students will acquire a greater understanding of the world of work and its practices, develop knowledge of the skills and qualifications required to work in different industries and enhance transferable enterprising skills (communication, team work, problem solving etc.) so that they are better prepared for working life.

Salford BEP offers a wide range of enterprise activities, which can meet curriculum requirements as well as providing students with that extra piece of knowledge and understanding. Schools can pick from the range of activities or if there is a specific area which needs covering in the curriculum, BEP would be happy to discuss a bespoke activity to support with that area. The activities last from one hour to a whole day for any year group. Projects can either be solely led by a coordinator from Salford BEP, or be facilitated by business volunteers.

Transitions

This project is delivered to 6 primary schools within All Hallows Education Action Zone with activities and visits to support subject themes, enrich the curriculum and for students to learn and develop new skills which can be used in and out of school life. Activities offered last between 1 hour and half a day per year group and the activities offered are either led by the BEP Co-ordinator or selected businesses and their staff. The project also provides opportunities for years 4, 5 and 6 students to engage with the High School through our ‘EAZ Transition Days’ to assist in an easy transition from primary to high school.

If you are a primary school based in Salford and interested in our EAZ Project, have a look at our ’Downloads’ section for the brochure with all our activities.