On 14 December, 12 new Studio Schools were approved to enter the pre-opening stage. They are spread across England and are a new type of 14-19 school that allow young people to prepare for work, while gaining core qualifications and valuable employability skills. Pupils in a Studio School will experience an innovative curriculum built around project-based learning, with part of the timetable devoted to meaningful work placements and pupils over 16 paid a real wage.
The first two Studio Schools opened in September 2010 in Luton and Huddersfield with a further four opening in September 2011 in Leicestershire, Durham, Manchester and Maidstone.
You can download a list and a map of the Studio Schools approved to enter the pre-opening stage for 2012.
You can read the Secretary of State’s written Ministerial statement to the House of Commons here, along with the press notice here.
