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Studio Schools. The context. Developed from Young Foundation research Evidence on learning styles Employer surveys highlighting missing or poorly developed skills Multi-generational unemployment High disengagement levels. The response – Studio Schools. Small schools for 14-19 year olds
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The context • Developed from Young Foundation research • Evidence on learning styles • Employer surveys highlighting missing or poorly developed skills • Multi-generational unemployment • High disengagement levels
The response – Studio Schools • Small schools for 14-19 year olds • High level of employer engagement • Different pedagogy • Comprehensive intake • Longer day and year
Attainment – not ‘academic vs vocational’ • Schools will teach key CGSE’s • Post GCSE qualifications will have external currency • Project and enquiry based learning • Aimed at specific learning style • Academic qualifications underpinned by skills
Developing employability skills • Work experience critical – regular and frequent. 4 hours per week for Y10 & Y11, 2 days per week (paid) for Y12 & Y13. • Work provides context for learning • Work developments key employability skills • Employers have many pathways to involvement with Studio Schools
A different staffing structure • Director / Principal • Learning coaches (QTS or QTLS) • Personal Coaches • Business Engagement Manager • Shared services with proposer institution
Capital and revenue • Some capital funding available • Start-up funding • Diseconomies funding • Ongoing revenue funding at same level as any local Academy
Studio Schools Trust • Will not run schools • Developmental role • Adding value regionally and nationally • Guardian of brand • Charity – not funded by DfE