Downham Market Academy - Economics Partnership

A teacher at The Perse has been supporting Downham Market Academy as they set up their Economics Department. She ran a day of taster lessons for year 11 and has been sharing her experience with their subject lead. Once COVID restrictions pass there is scope to develop this link with a potential visit to The Perse.

Aims

The aim is to assist a newly formed department as the subject is embedded in the sixth form at Downham Market Academy.

Background

Approach from Head of Sixth Form at Downham Market Academy.

Resources

Sharing of teaching resources and expertise from The Perse Economics Department.

Pupil Involvement

Sixth Form pupils are using material that has been prepared and amended by experienced subject specialists at The Perse.

Frequency

Ongoing - the departments are in regular contact.