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Located centrally in Bicester at the heart of our region’s exciting investment into forward looking growth industries.Excellently served by local transport links, including rail or bus services from Oxford, Buckingham and Banbury. Links » Bicester North Rail (5 mins) » Bicester Village Rail (10 mins) » Frequent local bus connections (1 min) » Car parking can be organised on-site

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Find out moreenquiries@bicestertechstudio.org.uk01869 203 012Come and visit us at one of our open events by registering on our website:

www.bicestertechstudio.org.uk/our-events

Bicester Technology Studio, Queens Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS

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To apply for a place at Bicester Technology Studio, visit our website and complete the online application form. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further information. We look forward to meeting you!

Welcome from the PrincipalOur state-funded school in Bicester focuses on preparing ambitious students for a great future.

Our Studio School is an innovative, employer-focused school for 14-19 years old that specialises in the following areas:

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship:

Learning how to start up your own business

Science and Technology:

Bringing together theory and practice

Work Experience:

Learning for the real world

As well as offering a range of academic and technical qualifications, we also offer work placements linked directly to employment opportunities in the local area. Students will gain a broad range of employability skills, and will have the option to progress on to university, an apprenticeship or into employment.

If you know your true potential, have the drive to meet it and want more from your education, then we hope to meet you soon.

Roland Howard, Principal

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY AND SPECIALISING IN ENTERPRISE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, LOCATED CENTRALLY IN BICESTER FOR STUDENTS AGED 14-19.

Studying in BTS will give you options for the future

Problem Solver

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise

Sciences

Determined

Focused

Creative

Interested

Self-Motivated PeopleCentric

Curious

Adaptable

ProblemAmbitious Practical

SUCCESS

Resilient

EDUCATION WITH

INSIGHT

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

AN ACTIVATE LEARNING STUDIO SCHOOLWELCOMING AND REWARDING, PURPOSEFUL AND PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATION WITH INSIGHT

SCHOOL PROSPECTUS

AMBITION DETERMINATION EXCELLENCE

Founded by

Bicester Technology Studio has the support of over 60 founding industry partners who run projects with our students and support the school in a variety of ways, such as employer-led projects, work experience opportunities and advice on the curriculum.

Ryan Smith, Bicester Technology Studio (BTS)

alumnus and current apprentice for Thames Valley Police

Ryan, who joined BTS in Year 12, is now working as an Application Support Analyst at Thames

Valley Police after successfully securing his full-time apprenticeship.

Ryan said: “I prefer to learn while working on the job as it allows me to put what I have learnt into practice. I took a liking to two

posts within the Police and the ethics behind working in the public sector. After being shortlisted, I went on to interview with a panel and,

the next day, found out my contract was being sent in the post!”

“I feel that BTS definitely helped me to secure this opportunity. The school itself made me a more confident

individual and I now believe that I can achieve anything. This is no doubt down to the exposure

we had to many external companies/partners. You are pushed outside of your comfort

zone, and this is what helped me exceed my predicted grade.”

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Student destinationsKnown destinations in 2020

University

Employment

Apprenticeships

Undecided

Study at BTS Progression

KS4 (Year 10 and 11)

Core: English Literature and Language, Mathematics, Combined Science, Business Studies

Options (choose 3):Food TechnologyGeographyArt and Design ComputingTravel and Tourism

Further education

Apprenticeship

Employment

KS5 (Year 12 and 13)

Students are able to study a full range of A Levels (via Bicester Learning Campus - joint Sixth Form with The Bicester School) including: English, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, French, Geography, History, Philosophy, Art, Graphics, Business Studies and Drama. BTEC Level 3 EngineeringBTEC Level 3 Enterprise and EntrepreneurshipBTEC Level 3 Human BiologyBTEC Level 3 Creative Digital MediaBTEC Level 3 Applied PsychologyBTEC Level 3 Travel and TourismBTEC Level 3 Sports ScienceBTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care

University

Degree Apprenticeship

Higher advanced employment

Advanced Apprenticeship

Employment/ Self-employment

ExperienceYear 11 and 12 students do weekly work experience with local employers. This gives students a unique insight into the world of work and encourages them to consider their next steps.

We have sought out employer partners who bring a host of opportunities for ongoing work placement and career insight.

Our sixth formers can follow an EPQ on a subject that they are interested in. This could be a dissertation or a design project.

These have included historical, political and architectural essays as well as making drones, remote controlled cars and surrealist art.

We know that we excel when we challenge ourselves and Bicester Technology Studio provides a supportive environment to encourage, build resilience, drive us forward, continually nudging our comfort zones.

Our daughter has spent two years at Bicester Technology Studio and the whole experience has been incredibly positive. The staff and pastoral care have been so dedicated and supportive. Her past experiences at secondary were not positive but the whole ethos at this school have been a completely refreshing approach. Our daughter has thrived in this environment and is off to University in September. We are very grateful to the school and all the staff. It is with sadness she leaves but with the tools that will equip her for the next stage in her life. Parent

“I’ve made so many new friends, the teachers are brilliant and I wake up every day looking forward to going to school. Ella-Jade Holding, Year 11

We encourage all students to follow a healthy and active lifestyle; including eating a balanced and nutritious diet, regular exercise and maintaining positive relationships.

Our students will consider topical issues in Morning Literacy; combining political, social and religious aspects, from moral dilemmas to an appreciation and understanding of the political establishment.

ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST (ALET)Bicester Technology Studio is a member of Activate Learning Education Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) established by Activate Learning.

Activate Learning Education Trust exists to deliver excellence in education and transform lives through learning. Our schools to date are Bicester Technology Studio, UTC Reading, UTC Swindon, UTC Oxfordshire, UTC Heathrow, Theale Green School and The Bicester School.

REAL OPTIONS FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE BTS functions both as an excellent seat of learning and as a valuable hub for local business partners who bring invaluable real-world perspectives to our students. Our ambitious students are set for success in numerous careers and have a distinct advantage in the growth industries in our region where students enjoy learning in a positive yet challenging environment. GCSE, A-Level and vocational subjects are delivered alongside enterprise skills and the cutting edge practices inherent in the workplaces of our partners.

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Year 11 student, Phoebe, has secured a highly sought-after

apprenticeship with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in the Science and

Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

Phoebe discovered the opportunity at an apprenticeship open evening at RAL and sent in an application online.

She had previously visited the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories on a number of occasions for various Science enrichment events during her

time at BTS.

Phoebe said: “I have always wanted to get an apprenticeship because when you start to work, you are open to making mistakes which enables you to learn more effectively. My

confidence since joining BTS has improved significantly, which has allowed me to feel much more comfortable speaking to new people.”

Former Year 13 student, Emily Santos secured an apprenticeship at leading manufacturer, Zeta Specialist Lighting, after embarking on a work placement with them in Year 12.

She said: “At the beginning of the year, we were given an insight into each of the partners the school worked with and Zeta appealed to me because it’s a fairly small business and I

wanted to be able to experience all of the different areas and for it to be hands on.”

Soon, Emily’s one day a week placement became two, and she began taking on additional responsibilities, which in turn led to her securing an apprenticeship

with them in 2018.

Emily said: “Bicester Technology Studio is special. They open doors to such great real-world work placements and

that’s what makes them so different. You don’t just sit in a classroom all day. Here

you learn how a business runs and get to see it in practice.”

BTS OFFERS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS ALONGSIDE WORK EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS.”Current student, Mason

Employability

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)Health and Social CareSport and Fitness

BTEC Level 2 EngineeringBTEC Level 2 Enterprise

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