Perthshire pupils will be ready for Dragons’ Den

Course to bring boardroom to the classroom

A Perthshire school will be the first in Scotland to launch a Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) after announcing a partnership with the Dragons’ Den star’s flagship course.

Morrison’s Academy in Crieff will now offer the Peter Jones Foundation for Enterprise’s (PJFE) business and enterprise educational programme to pupils.

The partnership will form the cornerstone of the new Morrison’s Academy School of Business and Enterprise which will be opened over the coming academic year.

The course helps pupils gain real work experience by “bringing the boardroom to the classroom” with hands-on accredited opportunities.

Gareth Warren, rector and principal at Morrison’s Academy, believes the new partnership comes at a “pivotal” time for the institution and provides a “unique offering” in Scottish education.

Mr Warren said: “This is a significant development at Morrison’s Academy.

“We have invested heavily in progressive programmes, focusing on the long-term employability of our pupils, creating a skills and intelligencesbased curriculum to complement our academic pathways.

“Our partnership with PJEA is the first step in establishing a School of Business and Enterprise, with practical application being at its heart.

“This is a unique offering in Scottish education and I believe this will give our pupils a distinct advantage in their future careers.”

Peter Jones said: “I’m absolutely delighted.

“It is more important than ever to empower the next generation of business leaders, wealth generators and change-makers with the skills to succeed in the world of work.”

Picture: Shutterstock. Morrison’s Academy pupils will be able to take part in the enterprise course set up by Peter Jones.