RaceDay for schools

Background

RaceDay is an exciting, engaging and interactive web-based resource which aims to extend learning in a number of areas related to Enterprise education within the context of British horseracing. The resource is aimed at 11–16 year olds, Key Stage 3 and 4 and directly linked to Enterprise Education in England, Wales and Scotland.

Learning objectives

The learning objectives are summarised below:

  • To create a range of activities that offer students an exciting and innovative Enterprise experience through the context of the British horseracing industry.
  • To offer opportunities for students to acquire and develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin Enterprise education and specifically marketing, operations management, decision-making, leadership and financial management.
  • To bring to life an interactive and summative activity (the Race Day game), in which students can focus the knowledge, understanding and insights they have gained in British horseracing and Enterprise in an accessible and engaging way.
  • To create opportunities for students to develop their learning of work-related and Enterprise education and Citizenship through the vocational context of British horseracing, taking clear account of the expertise and function of CIMA.
  • To develop a portfolio of skills that are relevant to the racing industry.