A fully resourced, classroom-ready unit on Business Ownership and Structure for GCSE Business Studies, aligned to AQA (8132), Edexcel (1BS0) and OCR (J204). Designed for Key Stage 4, this pack covers everything students need to understand, analyse and evaluate the main forms of business ownership — from sole traders through to social enterprises.
What is included:

14-slide PowerPoint presentation with structured lesson content, definition boxes, comparison tables, exam technique guidance (PEEL method) and a revision quiz
6-lesson unit plan with learning objectives, key activities, differentiation strategies (SEN/EAL, Core, Extension) and curriculum mapping
Student workbook with completion activities, case studies, exam-style practice questions and a key terms glossary
40-mark assessment paper divided into multiple choice, short answer and extended case study sections
Full mark scheme with level descriptors, indicative content and examiner guidance notes

Topics covered:
Sole traders, partnerships (including LLP), private limited companies (Ltd), public limited companies (PLC), franchises, and social enterprises. The unit also addresses unlimited and limited liability, incorporation, the Deed of Partnership, and the factors that influence ownership decisions.
Exam preparation:
Questions are structured to mirror the style and demand of GCSE exam papers, progressing from 1-mark definitions through to 9-mark evaluate responses. The mark scheme includes level descriptors and model answer guidance to support both marking and student feedback.
This resource is suitable for use as a standalone unit or as part of a wider scheme of work. All files are fully editable.