The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise

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We know that choosing the right school is an important decision

and one that you will need to consider very carefully. Think about

what you want from a school and what will give you the best

chances in achieving your ambitions and ultimately in securing

a good job in the future.

In this prospectus you will learn more about the Studio

School of Creative Enterprise and its exciting and

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WelcomeHow are studio schools different to other schools? What is the focus of the Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise?How will I learn?How long is the school day?What will I learn?What is the curriculum offer at Key Stage 4?What is the post-16 curriculum offer?What skills will I develop?How are employers involved?What additional activities are available?Where will the school be located?Is there a school uniform?Is this school right for me?As a parent is there anything else that I should know?How do I apply?What are the entry requirements?Everyone is equalSafeguarding young people

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A warm welcome awaits students at The

Da Vinci Studio Schools. The aim of The Da

Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise is

to provide an entrepreneurial and innovative

experience, capable of meeting the needs

and aspirations of students of all abilities. It

will appeal to students who are excited by the

prospect of experiencing a different way of studying, where learning is

destination driven and linked to employment opportunities and where

subjects are explored in a cross curricular fashion. New technology

plays an important part in 21st Century learning and all students at

The Da Vinci Schools will have access to a personal iPad and be

shown how to use social media responsibly.

The relatively small size of Studio Schools also attracts many students,

since we are able to provide a more personalised experience, aim for

a climate of mutual respect and provide a supportive environment

where students are recognised as individuals.

If you are excited about the prospect of working creatively and are

aiming for a career in the Creative Enterprise sector, please read on

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I am delighted to introduce the new Da Vinci Studio School in Letchworth to students and parents. By placing the qualities of enterprise and creativity at the heart of the curriculum the school will equip young people with the skills, knowledge and thinking that are so urgently needed in today’s society and are particularly important to the future success of the UK’s vibrant creative industries.

Not only will we be preparing young people for future work, we will also ensure that all young people engage with professionals in the creative sectors throughout their time with us. There is a great deal of support within the wider cultural sector with employers expressing their enthusiasm for engaging directly in the work of the school through project work, work experience and placements.

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Pauline TamblingChair of Governors for the Da Vinci Studio School of Creative EnterpriseJoint CEO, Creative and Cultural Skills Managing Director, National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural

The Studio School willmeet the demands oforganisations in thelocality and regionally for highly skilled production and backstage personnel that provide the platform for the advancement in creative industries needed to sustain the creative and enterprise sector. The proposed school will add value to the educational offer in North Hertfordshire and early indications suggest that pupils and parents are keen to engage

with the new curriculum and the more specialist opportunities it offers.

Working in partnership with the key education stakeholders we expect the Studio School to promote creative industries as a career for many more young people in the locality.

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Studio schools are for students aged 14-19 and are smaller in size than the majority of other state funded schools. You will join classes of 20 to 25 students in a school which at full capacity will contain 400 learners.

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Our practical, project based curriculum will ensure that you develop up to date skills that meet the needs of employers within the creative and cultural industries. Students who join the school at Key Stage 4 will naturally be able to progress on to a range of more specialised, creative enterprise pathways that the school offers post-16.

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At the Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise we fully recognise that each

student has their own abilities and talents and we aim to nurture these by providing

a high degree of personalisation.

Learning coaches, similar to teachers, will facilitate the delivery of subject content;

they will be supported by a range of visiting creative industry interns. Together this

team will ensure that the skills you develop and the processes you learn are just

what the industry need.

A large proportion of your time will be devoted to working in mixed groups on cross-

curricular projects, sometimes involving employers. You will have access to portable

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In addition your learning will be supported by a personal coach who will help you

with your studies and who will link together all aspects of school life including

work experience. Your coach will ensure that you keep on track, achieve your full

potential and enjoy your time at the school.

The Studio School day is slightly longer than a traditional school day which is

deliberate as we want to develop a strong work ethic right from the start. You will

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Equally the length of the school day mirrors that of the work place. You will be

timetabled to attend from 9.00 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and

from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on a Friday. At the end of each day you will be able to

participate in a range of interesting enrichment activities which are personalised to

meet your interests and which will add breadth to the skills you develop.

Although planned teaching sessions will take place for 38 weeks of the year, the

school itself will be open for coaching for 51 weeks of the year. This means you

can have access to support and to the school facilities outside of your timetabled

activities.


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We will set the bar high and encourage you to think creatively, remain focused and

strive to deliver the best in everything that you do. Academic excellence will run

throughout our curriculum offer; so be clear from the start that this is no easy option!

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and enterprise context. We want young people who value the chance to work

with others, to share ideas and explore and challenge concepts. Above all we are

seeking students who are prepared to get ‘stuck in’ and make full use of the range

of opportunities and experiences that will come their way.

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Students will be supported to take options that meet their needs and aspirations

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Your pathway will be negotiated with you on an individual basis according to your

prior learning, your aspirations and the progression route you intend to take when

you leave the Studio School.

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As a result students will be able to evidence a broad portfolio of skills relevant to the

creative industries which will support progression on to for, example, a higher level

apprenticeship or a university course or into employment.

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At the Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise we will ensure that you develop

the knowledge, skills and experiences that you will need to succeed in learning and

in life. All too often employers raise concerns that young people are not ready for

work; that they lack basic skills such as the ability to communicate effectively and

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identify which skills are needed to enable people to succeed at work. These skills

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Strong links with local employers lie at the heart of our curriculum. Employers are

keen to support the school, to grow new talent and to shape their work force for the

future.

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traditional schools. In Years 10 and 11 you will participate in a minimum of one day

of work experience per fortnight. Post-16 you will participate in up to two days of

real work each week for which you will be remunerated.

As a result you will gain a real understanding of how businesses work and the skills

and the stamina that are required in order to succeed in this environment. You will

also become more informed about the future career path you would like to take.

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could include singing, dance, drama, music, photography, puppetry and creative crafts.

It is important that you remain physically as well as mentally active, so you will also have

opportunities to take part in a range of sport and leisure activities. You will have access

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You will be asked to keep a simple log or blog of the activities in which you participate

so that you can use these experiences to enhance your application for the next stage in

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The preferred permanent site location of the school facilities is in the centre of

Letchworth. Final negotiations are in progress to secure a facility and further details

will be made available as soon as this has been completed.

Students who do not live in Letchworth will be able to use the Uno Bus Link to travel

to the school which will cost a maximum of £1 per day.


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similar to the uniform worn by students at the Da Vinci Studio School of Science and

Engineering in Stevenage.

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compliant with health and safety regulations.

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In the introduction to this prospectus we acknowledged that choosing a school that

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about what we aim to achieve at the Da Vinci School of Creative Enterprise and the

exciting learning environment that we will create.

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Guiding and supporting a young person to make a decision about selecting a

school that is right for them can be both daunting and challenging. Your experience

of education is not theirs and their future will be different from anything you

have known.

We believe that a strong relationship between the school and parents, guardians or

carers is essential. We will ensure that you are kept up to date with what is happening

at the school through a regular newsletter, parents’ consultation evenings, events

and exhibitions. Donna Lodge, the Executive Principal, also produces a blog for

students and parents that highlights key activities and achievements during each

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$V�D�SDUHQW�LV�WKHUH�DQ\WKLQJ�HOVH�WKDW�_�VKRXOG�NQRZ"Above all we need to give you a clear message about what The Da Vinci Studio

School of Creative Enterprise aims to achieve which is to inspire students with a

thirst for learning, a drive to succeed and a curiosity to innovate and experiment.

Students will be encouraged to set high expectations for themselves in terms of both

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be supportive and happy, designed to encourage all learners to take pride in their

ability to set their ‘imagination in action’.

If you have a particular question that is not answered by this prospectus please

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+RZ�GR�_�DSSO\"Studio Schools are for students ages 14-19 and are designed to be small, which

is part of their attraction for parents and students. We will grow over the next few

years to reach a maximum of 400 students.

If you are currently in Year 9 and would like to apply to join the school at the start

of Year 10 please complete the Hertfordshire Local Education Authority in-year

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Please return the form to Hertfordshire County Council and ensure that as far as

is possible deadlines are met. You can apply for a place outside of the deadline

for applications but on time applications are always processed ahead of late

applications.

If you would like to join the school in Year 12 as a post-16 applicant please apply

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01462 424242

Applications for Year 12 admissions are on-going and will continue until the start of

the academic year.


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Admissions at Key Stage 4We are an inclusive school and do not stipulate formal entry requirements at Key

Stage 4. What we are looking for is young people who have a real interest in the

creative and cultural sectors, who want to work hard and who will make full use of

the approach to learning that we offer.

Hertfordshire County Council will allocate places using their admissions policy. The

new intake of students will receive a congratulatory letter from the Principal and

will be invited to come to the Studio School of Creative Enterprise to take part in

induction activities, meet the staff and make friends with the rest of their year group.

Admissions Post-16All students wanting to join Year 12 will be invited to attend a meeting to discuss

why they would like to become a member of the school, what they have achieved

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which meets your needs and which will lead to a successful outcome. These

requirements will be explained to you in more detail at the meeting.

If you are accepted on to a post-16 course and do not have a grade C or above

in English and mathematics we will help you to achieve or work towards achieving

this in both subjects.

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If you are applying whilst you are still in Year 11 and have not yet completed your

GCSEs a conditional offer will be made linked to agreed outcomes in your Key

Stage 4 results.

Post-16 entry requirements for Level 2 programmesTo access any Level 2 programme you will need to have achieved or be predicted

to achieve at least four grade Ds at GCSE. However, for students with a real

determination to work in this sector we are likely to be able to organise a suitable

programme of study either at the Studio School or at North Hertfordshire College.


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ApprenticeshipsEntry requirements on to apprenticeships are set down by

employers who will recruit their employees and then work with the

school and North Hertfordshire College on the training programme

that will be put in place. Entry requirements on to Level 2 and 3

apprenticeships within the creative and cultural industries vary but

the majority require trainee apprentices to have achieved a C grade or

above in GCSE English and mathematics.

At their post-16 meeting students will receive further, individual advice

on accessing an apprenticeship if this is the route they wish to take.

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At the Da Vinci Studio School, we provide appropriate opportunities for everyone to

maximise their potential regardless of background, circumstances, faith, gender,

sexual orientation or disabilities. We will promote a supportive environment free

from discrimination. Student safety and well-being is paramount. We are required to take any reasonable

action to ensure the safety of our students.

If teaching or non-teaching staff are concerned that one of our students may

be subject to ill-treatment, neglect or any form of abuse, then we will inform the

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