Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA)
We are proud to be one of the first schools to launch the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA). Initially introduced as a club in January 2025, it will be incorporated into our Future Skills programme from September 2025.
This partnership marks an exciting milestone our commitment to equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the future. By collaborating with YEA, pupils will gain early exposure to essential business concepts, problem-solving techniques, and entrepreneurial thinking. The programme aligns with our vision of fostering innovation and creativity, providing pupils with the tools to develop financial independence and business acumen.
“The Young Enterprise Award is an outstanding programme that equips young people with the skills future employers value beyond exam results. I am proud that we are one of the first schools to have implemented this programme. In today’s rapidly changing world, qualities such as curiosity, analytical thinking, creativity, and resilience are more important than ever, and at Belmont, we believe these are essential skills to instil in our pupils. What impressed me about this programme is that it not only fosters these key skills but has really engaged and excited our pupils. I am honoured to join their Advisory Board and look forward to supporting this valuable initiative.” Susannah Abbott, Head at Belmont, Mill Hill Prep.
As one of the pioneering schools in this initiative, Belmont is setting an example for integrating real-world entrepreneurial education within the curriculum and its pupils are really enjoying it.
“I have found the programme entertaining and have learnt lots of valuable information about business and skills needed to set up and run my own business. I have particularly enjoyed the end of topic quizzes, meeting resident entrepreneurs and learning about their journeys” Yunus, Year 8 Belmont, Mill Hill Prep Pupil.
"We have really enjoyed the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, and it has been a great opportunity to learn about business skills. We are excited to gain a prestigious award from UCL to put on our CVs and also use our knowledge to, one day, set up our own business." Lily and Sadie, Year 8
“The Young Entrepreneurs Academy has been a huge success with our pupils, igniting their passion, creativity and confidence in business. With the workplace evolving rapidly, entrepreneurial skills are becoming even more essential for future generations. Many young people will shape their own financial futures by starting businesses, and YEA gives them the tools to do just that. The content is relevant, engaging and makes learning exciting and accessible in an age-appropriate way. Earning a prestigious UCL -accredited certificate at the end of the programme is a fantastic opportunity and achievement for our pupils and something they can put on their CVs in the future. As a teacher, the content is well structured and easy to follow with all modules including catchy videos, quizzes and various activity options for the pupils - it is all planned out and super easy to deliver. We’re thrilled to bring YEA into our Future Skills curriculum next year, empowering even more students with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.” Georgia Daya – Head of Future Skills.
Paul Herman, Founder, Young Entrepreneurs Academy, explains: “Our vision for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy is based on delivering entrepreneurial education into diverse communities where the need for such skills is arguably greatest, but we also work with private schools who are focused on a curriculum of tomorrow. Business skills will be an absolute must for future generations and there is overwhelming existing data which predicts seismic changes in the future workplace. Whilst ‘jobs’ will likely still exist in 20 years, it is unchallenged that an increasing proportion of the young population will address their financial needs by starting their own business. Our vision is big and we have been blessed with the most incredible reception since we went ‘live’ in January 2025 after much work behind the scenes. In advance of our formal launch in September 2025, we have asked a handful of schools to ‘pilot’ the series and provide feedback and support as we rolled out. Belmont, I am delighted to say, immediately jumped at the chance of being on the pilot and secured a place not just because I happen to be a Belmont parent, but because of their strong focus on the design of a particularly forward-looking curriculum which is equipping their students for the future. Please do spread the word of what we are looking to achieve. Our pilot phase is still open, and we’re inviting schools and young people to join and experience the programme for free! This is a fantastic chance to gain entrepreneurial skills, with students receiving a prestigious certificate from the UCL School of Management upon completion.”
