Think like a founder - Ages 12-14 (Innovators, KS3)
Real market research, prototypes, pricing and a 60-second pitch - the skills GCSE Business asks for, learned by building something.
What they walk away with
- Interviews real people to test an idea properly
- Sketches a first prototype and prices it for profit
- Runs an 8-week business simulator
- Builds a brand identity and delivers an elevator pitch
What is on this page
- The course for ages 12-14 - module 1 free
- Hands-on tools grouped by skill
- Books and workbooks for this age
- Free downloads
- Trusted external resources
- 220+ UK female founder role models
- Blaze AI business coach
FAQs for ages 12-14
Can a 12-14 year old legally run a business in the UK?
They can sell things and keep the money, but cannot be a company director until 16 and need a parent's help with banking and contracts.
Does this help with GCSE Business?
Yes - market research, competition, branding, costs and pricing, marketing and pitching, taught through a real project.
Is the AI coach safe for a 12-14 year old?
Blaze is age-gated and moderated, avoids social media growth advice for under-14s and never asks for personal details.
How much time does it take each week?
Modules run 30-40 minutes and tools 15-25 minutes. One session a week finishes the track in a term.