NEW BTEC - Business Studies

We have launched a new BTEC qualification in Business Studies and will be able to begin offering it once there is enough student uptake to do so. Please contact us on 02088506778 to register your interest for this course, or speak to the supportive staff on site.

Outdoor Education

We firmly believe in the effectiveness of outdoor education. ADO River Valley is based within a 6.5 acre site in Welling, Kent, consisting of timber classrooms (one being specifically utilised for ICT-Business based studies and exams) woodland, stream, grazing, food growing, gardens, activity arena, bushcraft - forest school – adventure sport zones, equine facilities and animal enclosures providing opportunities for an engaging and enriching curriculum, and BTEC studies that relate to vocational learning with recognised qualificatons.

Although some may not see the relevance in studying Business in a setting like ours, we feel it is paramount that we are registered to deliver it to students who may be interested. Many businesses are based upon companies running outdoor activities, sports and adventure for example. Our students have specific career aims and aspirations, many of which are related to our specialist subjects. We feel that offering Business Studies will enable students to obtain a well rounded view and understanding of their chosen subject and also the knowledge of how to take it further into their own potential business model in the future.

Potential Business and Career Paths for Students

Some of our own students have suggested their interests and potential business ideas as follows:

♦ Tree Surgeon

♦ Food Grower

♦ Gradener or Horticulture Specialist

♦ Dog Groomer or Dog Walking Business

♦ Animal or Pet Boarding Business

♦ Equine Livery Yard and Stables

♦ Farmer ♦ Personal Fitness Trainer


These are just a few ideas that students have thought about when being on our unique site alongside considering a business qualifiaction, which may just be the perfect combination!

Qualifications

The Level 1 / 2 First Award in Business Studies is for students who have a passion or a career interest in the operations, back-office, financials or functions of a typical business. The variation of activities within the course will give students the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to explore business opportunities for a career in their chosen sector in the future.
The Level 1 / 2 First Award in Business Studies can be accessed by KS4 and Post-16 students.