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Further

The three simulations support many aspects of the Business, Accounting and Finance curricula. They are guaranteed to develop Key Skills, Functional Skills and Financial Capability and deliver an authentic Work-Related Learning experience.

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Key Benefits:

Linking with local companies

Use our simulation games to engage with local business in a relaxed and informal environment.

Skills development

The resource helps develop personal learning and thinking skills and provides a platform for students to demonstrate their Maths and English skills and knowledge.

Enterprise education

The Trading Floor game is designed for larger group enrichment activities or enterprise days.

Outreach and enrichment activities

Institutions will find the simulations useful for outreach and enrichment activities. Click on the Manchester College video above for an insight.

Testimonial videos:

Barry McGurk, Business Education
Cardinal Newman High School

Christine Peberdy, Business Education
Hillpark Secondary

Kelly Miller, Business Management & Economics
George Watson's College

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“It highlights the use of information to make decisions, how information is based on raw numbers, and the ability to use this in making decisions which have a consequence (i.e. losing/making money).”

Ursula O’Hagan, Business Studies Teacher, St. Rose’s Dominican College

“Very stimulating.  Today I have seen students who find it very difficult to concentrate on maths being very stimulated and focussed. I am hoping this will be an impetus which will encourage them more in this field.”

Catherina Gilmurray, Maths Teacher, St. Aidan’s High School

“The hall was a hive of activity as students watched the screens with nervous anticipation. Cries of joy and pain could be heard throughout the college as share prices rose and fell. This was a fantastic challenge.”

Ralph Plummer, Assistant Head, Business & Enterprise, St. Joseph's Catholic College, Swindon

"We have found Global Investor to be an excellent resource. Our Year 10 Enterprise Day link-up with the GCSE English ‘Speaking and Listening’ assessment makes for a enthralling and rigorous day for the boys."

Peter Sunley, Head of Economics and Business Studies, Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall

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