The Coalition Agreement confirmed the Government’s intention to improve the quality of vocational education, including increased flexibility for 14 to 19 year-olds. As part of this, the Department is keen to see many more Studio Schools across the country.
Studio Schools are an innovative new model of 14 to 19 year-old educational provision. They are small schools - typically with around 300 pupils - delivering mainstream qualifications through project based learning.
Students work with local employers and a personal coach, and follow a curriculum designed to give them the employability skills and qualifications they need in work, or to take up further education.
