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For teachers, after-school club leaders and youth workers: what enterprise education is, how it maps to KS2-KS4, and how to run it with the time and budget you actually have.
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How UK home educating families use enterprise learning as a cross-curricular strand: the legal position, a six-day project plan, subject links, SEN-friendly adaptations, and free tools and courses for ages 6-18.
The practical life skills UK children are rarely taught in school - money, speaking up, pricing, applications and handling rejection - with what to work on at 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18.

Fifteen genuinely good books for girls aged 9-12, grouped by what you want the book to do: build confidence, get her reading, or teach money and business sense. With age notes and honest caveats.

A teen-friendly guide to using AI in your own business - which tools to use, how to write great prompts, generative vs agentic AI, how to fact-check, the ethics and safety rules, and 20 things you can do this week.

15 practical enterprise day and enterprise challenge ideas for UK schools, split by KS1/KS2 and KS3/KS4, with timings, group sizes, materials and a full running-order for the day.

Over 1 million UK 16-24-year-olds are now NEET - the highest since 2013. We break down the Milburn 'Young People and Work' report and the practical, enterprise-led steps parents, teachers and teens can take today.

Looking for the best business books for kids or teens? This curated guide covers entrepreneurship books for ages 6–18 - from storybooks and workbooks to practical guides that teach real-world skills.

20 UK female founders you need to know in 2026 - real stories, sectors and superpowers from the We Can Be role model library of 220+ women. Real inspiration for anyone who wants to start something.

Meet the female founders transforming tech in the UK – from AI-powered education and digital banking to accessibility tools and pet-sharing apps. Real role models for young people aged 9–18.

Meet the female founders building sustainable businesses in the UK – from renewable energy and fashion rental to food-sharing apps and plastic-free products.

Meet the female founders transforming UK engineering and manufacturing – from 3D-printed vitamins to biodegradable plastics. Real STEM role models for young people aged 9–18.

Enterprise education teaches young people creativity, problem-solving, financial literacy and confidence. This complete guide covers what it is, why it matters, and how to get started – for ages 6–18.

Fun Easter business ideas and entrepreneurial activities for children and teens aged 6–18. From egg decorating stalls to seasonal social media campaigns – broken down by age group.

Everything young people need to explore entrepreneurship – courses, AI tools, 250+ role models, and more. All free. All in one place.

Research shows 81% of young people can't name a single female entrepreneur. That's not a knowledge gap - it's a representation gap. Here's how we fix it.

By 2035, creativity, confidence, and critical thinking will matter most. Schools are preparing kids for the past - entrepreneurship prepares them for the future.

Entrepreneurship education fits perfectly into homeschooling – it's project-based, cross-curricular, and builds the life skills children actually need. Discover age-by-age activities, curriculum links, and research-backed benefits for ages 6–16.

Girlguiding's Girls' Attitudes Survey shows girls' confidence drops sharply between ages 11 and 14. The problem isn't ability - it's visibility, language, and a system that wasn't built for them.

A practical guide for teachers who want to integrate business thinking into their existing curriculum - no extra budget required.

You can't be what you can't see. Why representation in entrepreneurship matters - and how we're fixing it with 250+ real founder stories.

Two-thirds of UK children aged 9–17 already use AI chatbots – yet most parents feel unprepared to guide them. This evidence-based guide covers the real risks, genuine benefits, and practical steps for families navigating AI together.
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The Trailblazers pathway (15-18) covers pricing, customers and turning earning into a business.
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