About enterprise in education

Entrepreneurial learning involves 'learning by doing'. Setting up and running a company is something that children and young people of all ages will benefit from. But it isn't just about setting up in business. It is about giving young people the chance to experience real business and work-related learning through entrepreneurial enterprise activities.

Entrepreneurial learning also allows all children and young people to develop a range of skills through 'hands-on' participation. They learn that being a leader isn't just about telling others what to do. They learn the value of teamwork, the importance of good communication strategies, how to present information both on paper and in oral and visual presentations, how to deal with failure and the positive lessons they can take away from the experience.

These skills are valuable for future employees, employers and entrepreneurs, and link to all subjects right across the curriculum.