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Enterprise education explained: what it covers, the evidence behind it, and practical ways to deliver it in school, in a club or at home.
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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A practical guide for teachers who want to integrate business thinking into their existing curriculum - no extra budget required.
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The Trailblazers pathway (15-18) covers pricing, customers and turning earning into a business.
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