The Bath Studio School Prospectus

REAL LIFE REAL WORK REAL EDUCATION

what is a Studio School?

Studio Schools are a new state academy for young people aged 14-19 of all abilities. They offer a dynamic approach to learning, preparing young people with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in life. Students learn in the real world through working in teams on projects designed to reflect genuine situations, and through weekly work placements with businesses to develop the employability skills needed to succeed in life and work.

Studio Schools offer a truly personalised curriculum in a small school setting designed to reflect the world of work. Every student is allocated a Personal Coach to support them during their time at the School and the Personal Coach is the key link between school, home and work.

What is the bath Studio School?

The Bath Studio School is part of the Wellsway Multi-Academy Trust.

This exciting school which opened in September 2014 delivers both academic and vocational qualifications through project-based work for students entering in years 10 and 12.

The qualifications that students can achieve are recognised for university entry and further professional qualifications. Students will leave with a portfolio of real workplace experience and skills that employers look for today.

As Executive Principal I can guarantee a ‘whole student’ approach and a commitment to communicating with families and involving them in their child’s learning. Young people will flourish when taught in small classes, treated as adults and offered a personalised approach that identifies and supports their individual development needs.

Executive Principal, Colin Cattanach

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Why choose the bath Studio School?

You will study in your chosen specialist area alongside core subjects.

Creative Media, Journalism and Broadcasting

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Business and Administration

IT, Computing & Graphic Design

You will study in state of the art brand new facilities.

You will gain the highest quality qualifications.

You will have weekly work placements, leaving school with a portfolio of work experience and skills that employers look for today.

You will have a personal coach for one-to-one mentoring and support.

You will study in small classes of max 16 students.

You will have an IPAD. You will be taught by Qualified Teachers.

You will have access to a wide range of enrichment activities.

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All Bath Studio School students will have the opportunity of work placements with our employer partners which include:

BBC Sky News Curo Cross Manufacturing Kier construction Mytton Williams CMS 4

Our business partnerships The Bath Studio School has developed partnerships with a number of local companies. These industry partners have helped design and build the curriculum offered at The Bath Studio School and will continue to develop real life projects for our students.

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Curriculum Year 10 Core

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

GCSE English Language & Literature

BTEC Level 2 First Award Business

BTEC Level 2 First Award Creative Digital Media

BTEC Level 2 First Award in Information & Creative Technology

BTEC Level 2 Music Technology

GCSE French

GCSE Photography

GCSE Maths GCSE Science (Double or Triple) PE Geography

Year 12 Core

AQA Certificate Employability & Personal Finance

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Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

BTEC Level 3 Creative Media TV & Film (S)

BTEC Level 3 Creative Media TV & Film (D)

BTEC Level 3 Business (s)

BTEC Level 3 Business (D)

BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Journalism (S)

BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Journalism (D)

A Level Photography

A Level Graphic Products

BTEC Level 3 Information and Creative Technology (S)

BTEC Level 3 Information and Creative Technology (D)

BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Games Development (S)

BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Games Development (D)

A Level Maths

A Level Maths

Music Technology

Music Technology

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The CREATE model This learning model will support you throughout your experience at The Bath Studio School.

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Learners can convey information and ideas so that they are received and understood by others

Learners can successfully interact with others in a range of roles and situations

Relate

Learners can develop, implement and learn from ideas

Learners understand and are able to effectively apply their skills to a variety of situations and contexts

School and Learning

Learners can process ideas to make reasoned judgements and solve problems

Learners understand and can manage their own and others’ emotions

Understanding Myself

Select

Organise

Deliver

Collaborate

Steer

Launch

Plan

Execute

Reflect

Family and Relationships

Work and Employment

My local Community

Wider World

Use

Research

Decide

Managing Myself

Understanding Others

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