General article http://www.education.gov.uk/a0077819/what-are 2013-04-16T15:52:14 What are studio schools? What are studio schools? An introduction to studio schools. <![CDATA[<p> Studio schools offer academic and vocational qualifications, but teach them in a practical and project-based way. Study is combined with work placements&nbsp;at local and national employers who are involved in the school.</p> <p> Learning in this way encourages students to develop skills like punctuality, good communication, reliability and team-working, whilst gaining a strong grounding in English, maths and science.</p> <p> These new schools, which are set up with the backing of local businesses and employers, are part of the Government&#39;s drive to ensure the education system responds to demands from employers for the skills they need to grow and prosper. Employers say that ensuring our young people have these important skills should be a top education priority for the Government.</p> <p> Sixteen studio schools are now open across the country.</p> <p> On&nbsp;10 April 2013, the Department for Education approved 13 new studio schools through to the pre-opening phase to open in September 2014&nbsp;or beyond. You can download a <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/xlsx/l/list of studio school and utcs - open and in pre-opening stage - updated 10 april 2013.xlsx">list of the open studio schools</a> and those approved to the pre-opening stage from this page. You can also link to the <a rubix-type="internal" target="_blank" href="/inthenews/inthenews/a00223938/new-wave-of-approved-studio-schools-will-take-total-to-more-">press notice</a>.</p> ]]> false Governor Headteacher Leadership team Local authority Teacher Education and training professionals Employers Parents and carers Department for Education English Studio Schools Trust External link http://www.studioschoolstrust.org/ List of studio schools and UTCs - open and in pre-opening stage - updated 10 April 2013 xlsx, 37 Kb //media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/xlsx/l/list of studio school and utcs - open and in pre-opening stage - updated 10 april 2013.xlsx
223938 New wave of approved studio schools will take total to more than 40 Accenture, PWC, Barclays, The National Trust, RSPCA, Royal Veterinary College, The National Space Centre and UK Space Agency among employers behind new projects. Press notice http://www.education.gov.uk/a00223938/studio-schools-40