Welcome to the EBEA
Welcome to our Website:
The Economics, Business and Enterprise Association (EBEA) is the professional subject association for everyone interested in the teaching and study of Economics, Business and Enterprise.
As a registered charity the association seeks to:
- provide members with professional support
- promote the teaching of Economics, Business Studies and Enterprise
- encourage curriculum development in these subjects
MAJOR BENEFITS OF EBEA MEMBERSHIP:
- the members only section of this site has significant content of current and archived support material which is always being added to;
- the EBEA magazine ‘Teaching Business and Economics’ published three times a year;
- the EBEA newsletter;
- representation at Ofsted and DfE and on occasions where educational matters are debated at national level. See our Advocacy Section:
Benefits for experienced teachers:
- active membership of a subject association is a source of evidence of knowledge and understanding for the gaining the next grade on the pay scale;
- membership provides a unique opportunity to manage your continuing professional development;
- membership provides an opportunity to influence the future of the subject and get actively involved in the production of materials:
Benefits for trainees and new teachers:
- access to high quality materials to support the development of teaching skills;
- a structured programme of support for beginner teachers;
- opportunities to attend and listen to webinars with representatives from Ofsted and exam boards etc:
Whether you are studying, supporting teachers or trainees or teaching Economics, Business Studies or Enterprise we hope you will consider joining the EBEA. Our membership year runs from 1 September to 31 August. We will remind you during the summer by email or letter.
DON’T FORGET TOO! You can claim tax relief on your membership subscriptions?
If you complete a self-assessment tax return, just include your subscription details on your form. If you don’t do a tax return, all it takes is a phone call to HMRC or complete a form P87 and send to HMRC.
Latest News from EBEA
The EBEA’s Submission on Behalf of Members to Ofqual’s Consultation on Awarding Grades in Summer 2021
Following consultation with members in January 2021, here is the final draft of the submission made to Ofqual setting out the EBEA's view on awarding grades fairly in summer 2021: To: Kim Cheshire, Senior Manager, [...]
Financial Education Update
David Butler summarises recent developments and seeks feedback from members on the status of financial education in their school or college. Financial education for young people has probably never been as important as it is [...]
Self-Employment vs. Being Employed: A Self-Determination Activity in Groups
Roel Grol and Coen Oosterbroek provide a timely stimulus for reflecting on the relative merits of employment and self-employment. In a time in which youth populations are increasing and unemployment amongst young people is on [...]
Effective Remote Teaching and Learning
Despite the recent return to the classroom, many experts believe blended learning is here to stay. Jade Pearce provides an invaluable guide to what we know about effective remote learning practice. Effective Remote Teaching and [...]
Advocacy
The EBEA exists to represent Business, Economics and Enterprise teachers and lecturers to the outside world by promoting the teaching of Economics, Business Studies and Enterprise and encouraging curriculum development in these subjects.
CPD
The EBEA provides members with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the members only section of this site having material which is always being added to. The CPD should be very useful for your Annual Performance Management Meeting, as resources for your lessons and helpful in discussions with OFSTED Inspectors. Webinars led by representatives such as from OFSTED and the Examination Boards are available at any time on this website.
Journal
This section contains the latest editions of the EBEA magazine, Teaching Business and Economics (TBE) and the EBEA Newsletter. Archive material of both of these publications can also be accessed.
Latest Advocacy
The EBEA’s Submission on Behalf of Members to Ofqual’s Consultation on Awarding Grades in Summer 2021
Following consultation with members in January 2021, here is the final draft [...]
Financial Education Update
David Butler summarises recent developments and seeks feedback from members on the [...]
Analysis of GCSE Entries and Results for 2020
Headlines: Entries in business and economics continue to rise in line with [...]
Latest Webinars
Webinar – Effective Revision Techniques
Please find the webinar and the associated material for a Webinar [...]
Webinar – What is Wrong with Economics?
Please find here the Webinar and associated help for a Webinar [...]
Webinar – Preparing for External Assessment in Vocational Qualifications
Please find here the Webinar and associated help for a Webinar [...]
Latest Journals
The EBEA’s Submission on Behalf of Members to Ofqual’s Consultation on Awarding Grades in Summer 2021
Following consultation with members in January 2021, here is the final draft [...]
Financial Education Update
David Butler summarises recent developments and seeks feedback from members on the [...]
Self-Employment vs. Being Employed: A Self-Determination Activity in Groups
Roel Grol and Coen Oosterbroek provide a timely stimulus for reflecting on [...]

About the Economics, Business & Enterprise Association
The Economics, Business and Enterprise Association (EBEA) is the professional subject association for everyone interested in the teaching and study of Economics, Business and Enterprise.
MAJOR BENEFITS OF EBEA MEMBERSHIP
- the members only section of this site has significant content of current and archived support material
- the EBEA magazine ‘Teaching Business and Economics’ published three times a year
- the EBEA newsletter
- representation at Ofsted and DfE and on occasions where educational matters are debated at national level. See our Campaigns Page
- high quality conferences, workshops and meetings
- networking opportunities