These goals are not necessarily listed in priority order, and in any case it is clear that they are to a large extent interdependent.
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To offer all pupils a rich, rewarding, challenging and diverse experience which they will enjoy at the time and find valuable after leaving the department and school.
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To achieve and maintain excellence in all teaching undertaken in the department.
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To be professional and up-to-date in our use of information technology.
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To ensure that staff in the department are trained, nurtured and developed in such a way that they are able to do their jobs, enhance their skills and progress their careers.
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To instil in the pupils a life long love of learning and give them the necessary skills and desire to undertake independent learning.
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To consistently year-on-year raise the examination performance and profile of the department within the school.
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To grow the number of students opting for Business Studies and Economics in line with the national trend.
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To increase the range of resources available in the department to students and staff alike.
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To organise an enterprise day that involves students and the local community. Promotes local entrepreneurs and encourages students to develop their understanding of the business world.
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To offer a range of business related trips to students within the department.
