Task 4 (AC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) Identify two financial documents and describe the purpose of each. Identify two pieces of information found on each document and explain their importance. Define two specialist terms used on each document. 1) Bank Statement http://www.moneymatterstome.co.uk/4-financial-records-and-information/sub1/bankstatement.htm 2) Credit Card Statement http://www.moneymatterstome.co.uk/4-financial-records-and-information/Sub1/CreditCardStatements.htm |
Task 5a
Task 5c (AC 5.2)
Jo has been given £5000 and wants to invest it for the future. Jo asks for your help in choosing a suitable savings account. Investigate three different savings accounts. Name each account and the provider. Identify three features of each account and the current interest rate. 1) Use this link Best Savings Accounts You need to compare three different savings account. You need the name of the account, the provider , 3 features and the interest rate Some words that will help you identify the features of the savings account Term: The length of time your money is in the account Fixed rate: The interest rate remains the same Variable: Means the end of the fixed term Peer to peer: Your money is used to lend to other people Bonds Your money is lent to a company or government and you are paid back with interest Complete the section in the booklet you have downloaded Then move onto Task 5d (AC 5.3) Jo decides to open one of the savings accounts you investigated in Task 5c. Describe four steps Jo will need to take in order to open the account. Click on Savings Account (it is a bit American but the principal is the same or you could go through the real online application process
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Use this link to complete your
Year 11 action plan |
Success in Business!
You are researching someone who is internationally or nationally recognized as successful in business.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/hsz0Z9sRDbrgL6Bs6BLpdK/the-dragons
You will need to identify
Sector specific skills e.g. Computing, engineering, cooking,
Transferable skills e.g. leadership, team working, communication, entrepreneurial skills
Personal Attributes e.g. Drive, Confidence , persistence, etc
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/hsz0Z9sRDbrgL6Bs6BLpdK/the-dragons
You will need to identify
Sector specific skills e.g. Computing, engineering, cooking,
Transferable skills e.g. leadership, team working, communication, entrepreneurial skills
Personal Attributes e.g. Drive, Confidence , persistence, etc
Skills audit
Click here to Access the audit. Open the document and download it as a word document then complete
This week is National Apprenticeship week. Your Task is too find out as much as you can about apprenticeships and how to apply for one
First of all take this quiz
https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/apprenticeships/1
Task 1
Open a word document and copy and paste the following questions
a) What is an Apprenticeship? Are you thinking about applying for an apprenticeship at the end of Year 11? If so what area of work would you consider?
b) How many people in our class are considering an applying for an apprenticeship in the future?
https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide/pay-and-conditions
c) List 5 different areas of employment that your class mates are considering
d) How long does it take to complete and apprenticeship?
e) How much do apprentices get paid?
f) What are the minimum hours an apprentice should work?
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
g) Find an apprenticeship using this website
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
h) Do some research into an area of work that you are interested in using this website
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx
First of all take this quiz
https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/apprenticeships/1
Task 1
Open a word document and copy and paste the following questions
a) What is an Apprenticeship? Are you thinking about applying for an apprenticeship at the end of Year 11? If so what area of work would you consider?
b) How many people in our class are considering an applying for an apprenticeship in the future?
https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide/pay-and-conditions
c) List 5 different areas of employment that your class mates are considering
d) How long does it take to complete and apprenticeship?
e) How much do apprentices get paid?
f) What are the minimum hours an apprentice should work?
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
g) Find an apprenticeship using this website
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
h) Do some research into an area of work that you are interested in using this website
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx
Different Types of Work
Lollie Alert: Stars of the Week: Sophie and Tanitia and Miss!
(Matteo have you changed your ear spike?)
Researching Job Opportunities
Task 1.
Employed work
Self-employed work
Voluntary work
Task 1.
- Use the following websites to find two examples of a local job opportunity for a) employed work b) self employed work c) voluntary work
- Copy and paste the opportunities onto a word document.
- Identify and label the employment sector on each job
- Identify and label the work environment on each job
- Find an image of the type of work , attach it to the opportunity
- Search for a description of that type of work and add it to your report
Employed work
Self-employed work
Voluntary work
1) How many hours work a week would be classified as full time?
2) Why might business off part time work?
3) Why might some people want to work part time?
4) What is a zero hours "contract"
5) Why is some work seasonal?
6) Give an example of seasonal work.
7) What do some organisations need people to work shifts
8) Think of two examples from different sectors
9) Why might some firms offer flexible working hours?
Now in your groups write the names of each type of work hours on four separate pieces of paper then write advantages and disadvantages under each heading.
2) Why might business off part time work?
3) Why might some people want to work part time?
4) What is a zero hours "contract"
5) Why is some work seasonal?
6) Give an example of seasonal work.
7) What do some organisations need people to work shifts
8) Think of two examples from different sectors
9) Why might some firms offer flexible working hours?
Now in your groups write the names of each type of work hours on four separate pieces of paper then write advantages and disadvantages under each heading.