CTEC Level 3 Business Unit 1 | January 2026 Pre-Release Research Notes + Section B Exam Questions

Equip your learners with everything they need for the January 2026 CTEC Level 3 Business Unit 1 Exam.
This comprehensive 12 page resource includes fully developed research notes, real business case studies, and a complete Section B mock exam - all aligned directly to the official OCR pre-release themes.

Perfect for teachers who want ready-made content that is exam-focused, accessible and saves hours of planning time.

What’s Included

• Full research notes for all five pre-release themes:

1. How different organisational structures affect business performance.
2. Complying with employee protection legislation.
3. Sources of finance available to a business.
4. Reasons for sharing a business plan with stakeholders.
5. How businesses have responded to advances in sales technologies.

• Detailed real-world case studies: ����Vlogco, Google, NHS, Zara, McDonald’s, Sports Direct, Amazon UK, BrewDog, Gymshark, Starbucks, Argos, ASOS and more…

• Complete Section B mock exam (Questions 21–25) built exactly to OCR format.

• Includes structured layout for students to practise contextualised responses.

Full teacher mark scheme with:
• Identifications
• Contextualisation guidance
• Example acceptable answers
• “Too Vague” (TV) warnings exactly as OCR uses
• Updated marking points for the January 2026 themes

Student-friendly layout - ready to print or upload to your VLE.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Removes the stress of pre-release preparation
• Saves 5–10 hours of planning and research
• Ensures students have accurate, contextualised examples
• Mock questions & mark schemes allow guided exam practice
• Perfect for flipped learning, homework or revision sessions

Who This Resource Is For

• CTEC Level 3 Business (Unit 1) teachers
• Departments needing a ready-to-teach pre-release pack
• Students wanting high-quality revision notes
• Tutors preparing learners for the January 2026 assessment

Format

• Fully editable Word document (.docx)
• Clear structure, easy to navigate, classroom-ready

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