| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Business Studies |
| Lesson Topic: the main contents of an employment contract: duties and responsibilities, working hours, holiday entitlement, sick pay |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the key components of an employment contract, including duties, working hours, holiday entitlement and sick pay.
- Explain statutory minimums and how companies may enhance contract terms.
- Identify the principal employment legislation that governs contract provisions.
- Compare employee and employer responsibilities within typical contract clauses.
- Apply knowledge to evaluate a sample contract for legal compliance.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Printed handouts of contract excerpts and statutory tables
- Whiteboard and markers
- Laptop with internet access
- Worksheets for contract analysis activity
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Introduction:
Start with a quick poll: “What do you think is the most important part of your job contract?” Discuss prior knowledge of contracts and outline today’s success criteria: identify contract sections, link them to legal standards, and assess compliance.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5’) – students list contract items they recall from part‑time jobs.
- Mini‑lecture (10’) – presenter key clauses and statutory minimums using slides.
- Group analysis (15’) – groups examine a sample contract excerpt, highlight duties, hours, holiday, sick pay, and note any gaps.
- Legislation matching activity (10’) – match clauses to relevant Acts (e.g., Working Time Regulations).
- Whole‑class discussion (10’) – share findings and clarify misconceptions.
- Exit ticket (5’) – write one way a contract can protect both employee and employer.
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Conclusion:
Summarise the four main contract components and their legal safeguards. Students complete an exit ticket stating one clause they will check in future contracts. Assign homework: review a real job advertisement and draft a brief contract outline.
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