Enterprising Cobblers explores the nature of the manufacturing market – manufacturers need to make things people will buy. Products need to be designed to suit the market.

Students are introduced to the concepts of manufacturing, business planning and market research through working in small teams to design and produce an item of footwear. Each team must then produce a simple business plan, model the shoe and give a short sales presentation about why customers should buy their design.

Skills Developed:

• Self Management
• Team Working
• Business And Customer Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Communication And Literacy
• Application Of Numeracy

Maximum Number of Students: 60

Time Scale: 11/2 – 2 Hours

Suggested Year Group(s): 7 – 11

Cross References / Mapping:

• DfE: The Work Related Learning Guide
• PSHE: Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability
• Personal Learning Thinking Skills
• OFSTED Inspection Framework for Work Related Learning