Business Simulation Days
Turn theory into action. In a single day. On your site.
We come to you and run it. Students work in teams, make real business decisions, see results instantly, and leave with evidence you can show SLT and Ofsted.
No planning. No extra workload. Just high-impact learning.
73% better comprehension than traditional methods • Supports Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6 • Works for business students AND all students
Students in Action
What it is
Fully facilitated business simulations
We run it. Our team facilitates the whole experience end-to-end.
You choose the cohort. From a single class to a whole year group, we adapt the format.
Students run a business. They analyse data, make strategic decisions across marketing, operations, finance, and HR, then compete on performance.
Everything provided. Scenario, resources, live leaderboard, and reflection tasks included.
73% better comprehension than traditional methods. Works for business students AND those who've never studied business.
See what teachers and students say →Why schools use it
Better Outcomes You Can Evidence
Clearer understanding, stronger recall, and confident decision-making. Students leave with skills you can demonstrate to SLT and parents.
Engagement Without Extra Workload
No new scheme to write. No extra planning. We handle everything, you supervise.
Fits Your Syllabus
Mapped to GCSE and A-Level business specifications. Or use for whole-cohort commercial awareness regardless of subject.
Supports Gatsby Benchmarks
Virtual employer-style challenges and workplace practice contribute to Benchmarks 5 and 6.
What happens on the day
A complete business experience in one day
Arrival & Setup
We arrive, set up, and brief you in 10 minutes.
Kick-off
We frame the business challenge and students form teams.
Decision Rounds
Students analyse data and make linked decisions: market positioning, operations, finance, HR, pricing. Results update in real time.
Trading Shocks
External events and competitor moves force students to adapt under pressure.
Results & Winners
Teams see their scores on the live leaderboard. Facilitators highlight what worked and why.
Debrief & Reflection
Students capture what they'd repeat, change, and apply in future lessons.
Two audiences, one solution
Deep Curriculum Alignment
Mapped to AQA, Edexcel, OCR specifications at GCSE and A-Level. Cover marketing, operations, finance, HR, and strategic decision-making in one immersive day.
Key Topics Covered:
- GCSE: Business in the real world, marketing, operations, finance, HR
- A-Level: Strategic decision-making, leadership, managing change
"We'll map the day to the exact topics you're teaching right now."
Whole-Cohort Commercial Awareness
56% of participants aren't business students, and they benefit just as much. Build workplace readiness across all subjects and career paths.
Gatsby Contribution:
Supports Benchmarks 5 (employer-style encounters) and 6 (workplace practice) through simulated commercial experience.
"Commercial awareness is essential for everyone, not just business students."
Flexible formats
Choose the format that fits your goals
One-off Simulation
Run it over a single lesson or full day
Module Reinforcement
Match it to key syllabus topics you're currently teaching
Inter-class Competition
Build buzz and engagement across multiple classes
Enrichment / Drop-Down Days
Perfect for enrichment days with no extra planning
Inter-school Competitions
Compete against other schools for added excitement
Designed for your role
See how simulations fit your specific needs
I'm a Business Teacher
You want students to engage, understand, and improve, without doubling your workload.
The Business Simulator gives you a ready-to-run way to bring lessons to life. Students apply theory to real decisions and see consequences immediately.
What you get:
- • Curriculum-aligned experience mapped to your exam board
- • Evidence of applied learning for observations and reporting
- • Engaged students who remember what they learned
I'm a Careers Lead
You need memorable experiences that build workplace readiness for ALL students, not just those studying business.
56% of our simulation participants aren't business students. That's because commercial awareness matters for every career path.
What you get:
- • Supports Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6
- • Works for whole year groups regardless of subject
- • Students experience employer-style decision-making
I'm in SLT
You want enrichment that delivers measurable outcomes without creating staff workload.
We handle everything. Your team supervises. Students leave with demonstrated skills and you get evidence for parents and governors.
What you get:
- • 73% better comprehension than traditional methods
- • NPS 69 from 1,000+ students tested
- • Zero planning burden on teaching staff
I'm a Parent
Your child's school uses our simulations, or you want to suggest it to them.
Students experience running a business: making real decisions, competing with peers, and seeing consequences in real time. It builds confidence and skills no textbook can provide.
For home access: If you want ongoing skill development at home, see Skills Hub B2C (£10/month).
Learn About Home AccessWhat educators say
Feedback from schools and organisations across the UK
"I just wanted to say a big thank you on behalf of the Grocers and our schools for the most brilliant educational day. The students were buzzing. They told me they would never have thought they would have access to something like this. They learnt so much."
Miranda Wells
Assistant, Education - The Grocers' Charity
"The business simulation delivers powerfully realistic and engaging scenarios that challenge students to think critically and make strategic decisions in real-time."
Principal
Harris Sixth Forms
"Business teachers are really in need of a simulation like this. It brings the curriculum to life in a way that textbooks simply cannot."
Economics Teacher
Harris Sixth Forms
"This workshop is highly recommended for institutions looking to provide immersive learning experiences that prepare students for the real world of business."
Curriculum Lead
City & Islington College
"It was fantastic to hear our young people competing to ensure success. The energy in the room was incredible and students were genuinely invested in their decisions."
Principal
Aldridge UTC@MediaCityUK
"The Enterprise Skills simulation captivated our students from the start. They were engaged, challenged, and came away with real insights into business decision-making."
Assistant Head
Godolphin & Latymer School
"Students learnt the importance of thinking about all aspects of their business when making even one simple decision. They understood how to respond to new information critically before making business decisions."
Naomi Barker
Head of Schools' Projects, Haberdashers'
"I just wanted to say a big thank you on behalf of the Grocers and our schools for the most brilliant educational day. The students were buzzing. They told me they would never have thought they would have access to something like this. They learnt so much."
Miranda Wells
Assistant, Education - The Grocers' Charity
"The business simulation delivers powerfully realistic and engaging scenarios that challenge students to think critically and make strategic decisions in real-time."
Principal
Harris Sixth Forms
"Business teachers are really in need of a simulation like this. It brings the curriculum to life in a way that textbooks simply cannot."
Economics Teacher
Harris Sixth Forms
"This workshop is highly recommended for institutions looking to provide immersive learning experiences that prepare students for the real world of business."
Curriculum Lead
City & Islington College
"It was fantastic to hear our young people competing to ensure success. The energy in the room was incredible and students were genuinely invested in their decisions."
Principal
Aldridge UTC@MediaCityUK
"The Enterprise Skills simulation captivated our students from the start. They were engaged, challenged, and came away with real insights into business decision-making."
Assistant Head
Godolphin & Latymer School
"Students learnt the importance of thinking about all aspects of their business when making even one simple decision. They understood how to respond to new information critically before making business decisions."
Naomi Barker
Head of Schools' Projects, Haberdashers'
What students say
Real feedback from students who've experienced our simulations
"The competitiveness was enjoyable and the simulation was accurate and practical. It felt like running a real business."
Year 12 Student
Harris Sixth Form
"I really enjoyed the talks in the morning and the business simulation - it was invaluable in teaching me the necessary skills for real-world success!"
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
"It was nice to hear a successful business we have heard of. And the fun of the business sim was so good we were actually engaged."
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
"I have learnt the importance of thinking about all aspects of your business when making even one simple decision."
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
"I have learnt the value of being flexible and respond to new information and data critically before making business decisions."
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
"The competitiveness was enjoyable and the simulation was accurate and practical. It felt like running a real business."
Year 12 Student
Harris Sixth Form
"I really enjoyed the talks in the morning and the business simulation - it was invaluable in teaching me the necessary skills for real-world success!"
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
"It was nice to hear a successful business we have heard of. And the fun of the business sim was so good we were actually engaged."
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
"I have learnt the importance of thinking about all aspects of your business when making even one simple decision."
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
"I have learnt the value of being flexible and respond to new information and data critically before making business decisions."
Year 12 Student
Haberdashers Academy
Trusted by schools and organisations across the UK
Investment
Starting from
£2,000
per event
~£48
per student for typical cohorts
Everything
included, no hidden costs
Weeks
of planning eliminated
Includes full facilitation, resources, leaderboard, and reflection materials
Book a Simulation DaySyllabus alignment
Mapped to your exam board
GCSE Alignment
AQA
Business in the real world, Influences on business, Business operations, Human resources, Marketing, Finance
Edexcel
Enterprise and entrepreneurship, Marketing, Operations, Human resources, Finance
OCR
Business activity, Marketing, People, Operations, Finance
A-Level Alignment
AQA
Decision making for marketing/operations/finance/HR, Leadership and strategy, Managing strategic change
Edexcel
Marketing and people, Managing business activities, Business decisions and strategy, Global business
"We'll map the day to the specific topics you're currently teaching."
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