the da vinci studio school of creative enterprise - course prospectus

8/11/2019 The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise - Course Prospectus

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T H E D A V I N C I S T U D I O S C H O O LO F C R E AT I V E E N T E R P R I S E P R O S P E C T U S


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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 Da Vinci

Studio School of Creative Enterprise and its exciting

ad iovative offe. Tae time to d ot as mc

as you can and to consider whether you can excel

by engaging with a creative curriculum that uses

employer lead, project based learning to move

beyond the walls of a traditional classroom.

Introduction


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Contents

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Welcome

How 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 is the Studio School is 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 equal

Safeguarding young people

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I am delighted to welcome you to The Da Vinci

Studio School of Creative Enterprise.

The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise

is a 14-18 Studio School in Letchworth Garden

City. We opened in September 2013 to provide an

innovative curriculum offer for students excited andenthused by a future career in our vibrant creative

industries.

Our Studio School offers a unique opportunity for students to work alongside

employers from the creative sector in a range of imaginative project based

activities. These genuine experiences, created alongside our industry

partners, will ensure our students can stand out from the crowd when

entering the workplace.

Da Vinci students will not only achieve academic success during their

time wit s, bt also tey will be eqied to demostate ai, ceativity,

esiliece ad codece, attibtes tat will ese tey ca scceed

throughout their lives.

Thank you for taking the time to visit The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative

Etepise. We ae codet tat yo will d s to be a welcomig,

friendly and purposeful community, proud of our unique curriculum offer,and ambitious for the future of every student that joins us. We hope you will

choose to send your child to The Da Vinci School of Creative Enterprise.

Mark LewisExecutive Principal

Message from Mark Lewis, Executive Principal,

The Da Vinci Studio School


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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.

Te most sigicat diffeece is te way te ciclm is deliveed. Tee is a

strong focus on practical, enquiry based learning i.e. on learning by doing and

applying what you have learnt to real life business contexts. Students can select

a bled of academic ad vocatioal qalicatios wic will be tagt tog a

series of exciting and innovative enterprise projects.

Qalicatios ae vital, bt it is ow te sills ad owledge ca be tasfeed

to the workplace that will set you apart from the rest of your peers when looking

for your future job. In a Studio School you will learn in a unique, business focused

environment where employers and students work side by side. You will also access

regular and purposeful work experience. From the age of 16, these placements

may be remunerated.

How are Studio Schools

dierent to other schools?

Leonardo da Vinci

I have been impressed with the urgency ofdoing. Knowing is not enough; we must

apply. Being willing is not enough; we must

do.


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What is the focus of the Da

Vinci Studio School of CreativeEnterprise?

What can studying at this StudioSchool lead to?

Evey stdio scool as a specic focs. Tis scool as a stog ceative ad

cultural focus that concentrates on developing the skills linked to the performance,

arts, production and backstage industries. Students can develop their interest

in areas such as event management, lighting, sound, technical design, digital

production, design crafts, photography, dance and performance; all within a

business and enterprise context.

Our practical, project-based curriculum helps you to 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 be able to progress on to the schools range

of specialised creative enterprise pathways at post 16.

Te qalicatios yo acieve dig yo time wit s will eable yo to apply:

fo a job

a appeticesip

a fte edcatio cose

a ivesity cose


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How will I l earn?

How l o n g is the Studio School

day?

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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 professionals.

Together this team will ensure that the skills you develop and the processes you

learn are just what industry needs.

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 potable tecology, allowig yo to lea exibly at scool, at ome ad i

the workplace. As a result, as well as securing extensive subject and vocational

knowledge, you will also develop vital employability and enterprise skills.

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 includingwork 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

be teated as a adlt ad will call staff by tei st ame jst as yo wold i te

real world of work.

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

timetabled to atted fom 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. fom Moday to Tsday, ad

fom 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. o a Fiday. At te ed of eac day yo 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

Studio School itself will be open for coaching for 51 weeks of the year. This means

you can have access to support and to the Studio School facilities outside of your

timetabled activities.


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Learningneverexhauststhemind..Leonardo da Vinci


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Althoughacademicqualifcationsareimportant,

theyare onlypart of the picture.Thereisnodegree

calledCreativity, althoughthat isverymuchwhat

wearelookingfor.Wearelookingtorecruit

people whocandemonstrateoriginality,whichin

turnhelpsourcompanytohavethecuttingedge.

What will I learn?

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We 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!

We ae looig fo stdets wo ave a eal ai fo te ceative ats ad a tist

for wanting to develop production and technical skills further within a business

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.

At Key Stage 4, students will follow a broad and balanced curriculum that includes

coe GCSEs pls a age of vocatioal qalicatios. Post-16 stdets will be

able to specialise in production, performance and technical pathways. However,

all stdets egadless of tei idividal coices of qalicatios, will gai a

awaeess of fo ey temes tat will develop te sills eeded to wo exibly

within the creative industries. These themes have emerged from our discussion

with current employers and industry experts who have stated that those coming

ito te ceative ad cltal idsties eed to:

be able to t a idea o visio ito eality wic eqies te developmet of

creative enterprise and business skills

destad wat is eqied bac stage to mae a evet appe i.e. coe

elements of production and design

be able to commicate wit ad meet te eeds of cstomes ad adieces

be codet wit te se of digital media ad destad ow to pitc ad

market their ideas

Each of these themes will come to life as students develop their own small creativeventures or businesses.

Martin Lawless

Designer and Creative Director


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Core themes that underpin the Key Stage 4and Post-16 curriculum oer


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What is the curriculum oer at

Key Stage 4?

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

and which will secure the progression routes they want to take Post-16.

In addition, students will be able to select a range of further smaller awards to

evidece te beadt of te sills tey ave developed. Tese cold iclde:

Ats Awad

Poject Qalicatios

Fiace Awad

Through a pioneering approach to learning involving enterprise

projects and paid work, Studio Schools have been developed

to tackle the twin challenges of missing skills and youth

disengagement. Studio Schools are at the cutting edge of innovation

in English education and are grounded in extensive research and

best practice from Britain and around the world.www.studioschoolstrust.org.


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Additional GCSE options may be availablesubject to demand.

Music Technology (BTEC Level 2 Music)

Core subjectsEnglish Language and English Literature

Mathematics GCSE Science GCSE (Double)

Applied Business GCSE

option 2Select oe of te followig vocatioal qalicatios: Digital Media and Marketing

(BTECT Level 2 First Award in Creative Digital Media

Production)

Enterprise and Creative Arts

(BTEC Level 2 First Award in Art and Design)

Music Technology

(BTEC Level 2 in Music)

option 1Select oe of te followig GCSEs: English Literature

History

Product Design

Design and Technical Production

(BTEC Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts)


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What is the Post-16 Curriculum Oer?

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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.

I additio to te patway of yo coice, stdets will:

aim to complete p to two days of emeated wo expeiece pe wee

select a smalle qalicatio as pat of pesoalised extesio stdies

such as Arts Award

access a vaiety of eicmet activities

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

the creative industries this will support progression on to, for example, a higher

level apprenticeship or a university course or into employment.

For further details please see our website

www.creative.davinci-school.co.uk

* The Extended Diploma (equivalent in size to 3 A levels) could be reduced in size to become a

Diploma (equivalent in size to 2 A levels). This will release time for students to take up an A- level of

their choice. An extensive A-level offer is available through a local consortium that includes the Da Vinci

Schools, Thomas Alleyne and North Hertfordshire College.

L3 Broadcast, Digital and Print Based Media(BTEC Exteded Diploma i Ceative ad Media Podctio: Pit Based Media)

L3 Design and Technical ProductionBTEC Extended Diploma in Production Arts

L3 Enterprise and Applied Arts

BTEC Exteded Diploma i At ad Desig: Desig Cafts

L3 DanceBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (dance)

L3 ActingBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (acting)

L3 Music Technology

Rock School Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology

L2 One Year Foundation CourseDesigned to support students not quite ready to access level 3


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Where the spirit does not work withthe hand, there is no art.Leonardo da Vinci


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What skills will I develop?

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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

codetly as well as te motivatio to solve poblems ad to acieve.

The Confederation of British Industry carried out research to identify which skills are

needed to enable people to succeed at work. These skills have been embedded

within the CREATE skills framework that is used by all

Studio Schools.

Six core skills form ad tey ae:

ommunication - communicating your thoughts and ideas appropriately and

effectively to others

elatig to people owig ow to get o wit people of all ages ad fom

all walks of life, how to understand their perspectives and to build productive

relationships

tepise tiig ceatively, maig decisios, aessig oppotities,

taking risks and learning by your mistakes

pplyig owledge taig te owledge ad sills yo lea ad applyig

them to a range of contexts inside and outside of the school environment

iig tiig lateally ad ceatively, testig ad pocessig yo ideas

and opinions in order to make informed judgments or to solve a problem

motioal itelligece beig awae of ad destadig yo feeligs ad

behaviours and how they can impact on others

These skills will be developed and reinforced in all aspects of your learning, including

te pojects tat yo will detae. As a eslt, ove time yo self-codece ad

self-belief will grow. There will be no holding back as you learn to become more

resilient and learn how to perform well in a range of contexts.

All our knowledge

has its origins in our

perceptions.

Leonardo da Vinci


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How are employers involved?

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 workforce for the

future.

Employes ae ivolved wit:

advisig o te cotet of te ciclm ad te qalicatios we ae offeig

deliveig sessios o maste classes to stdets

metoig stdets ad povidig caees gidace

deliveig moc iteviews

desigig eal life poject biefs

sposoig etepise competitios ad povidig pizes

sppotig edcatioal visits to tei pemises.

Ccially, stdets sped a sigicat potio of tei weely time i eal wo wic

goes far beyond work related learning or work experience offered by traditional

schools. In Years 10 and 11, students will participate in a minimum of one day of

work experience per fortnight. In Post-16 study, students will participate in up to two

days of real work each week for which they 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.

We ae vey fotate to be sppoted by a age of atioal ad local employes fom te ceative ad cltal idsties tat iclde:


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What additional activitiesare available?The Studio School will offer a full range of enrichment activities that will complement

and broaden your interest in the creative and cultural industries. The activities on offer

will be informed by the students themselves, who will help to design the programme

which 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

to a flly eqipped ealt ad tess site. Yo will also be able to joi team spots

and classes, such as a Zumba class, run by our sponsor North Hertfordshire College.

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 your education or career.

Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnationeven so does inaction sap the vigour of the mind.

Leonardo da Vinci


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Where you can nd usThe Da Vinci Studio School of

Creative Enterprise opened

in Broadway, Letchworth

Garden City in September

2013. This provides students

wit st ad expeiece ofworking and learning within

an actual theatre.

The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise

Da Vinci Hall

Broadway

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 3NX

Additional premises are being created in the former Grammer School building on

Broadway. Students who do not live in Letchworth Garden City will be able to use

the Uno Bus Link to travel to the school which will cost a maximum of 1 per day.

(Please visit www.nhc.ac.uk/travel for more information)

From September 2014 the school will also have

exclusive use of the beautifully refurbished Old

Grammar School building in Letchworth Garden City


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Broadway Gardens, Letchworth Garden City


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Is there a school uniform?We do ave a ifom policy wic eects te bsiess etos ad idetity of te

school. A dress code is part of every day working life and will prepare you to

progress easily into the work environment and into adulthood.

Students are expected to have a black suit and a plain white shirt available for

formal occasions.

For every day, students wear a branded black polo shirt and a branded blue jacket.

Both of these are available directly from school reception.

Students wear their own choice of black skirt or trousers. Leggings or

jeas ae ot appopiate scool wea. Footwea mst be all blac ad at.

Although nature commences with reason and ends inexperience it is necessary for us to do the opposite, that

is commence with experience and from this proceed to

investigate with reason . Leonardo da Vinci


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

is right for you is a tough decision to make. You should now have more information

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

exciting learning environment that we will create.

You should now have more information about what we aim to achieve at the Da

Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise and our exciting learning environment.

Tis Stdio Scool is igt fo yo if yo:

ave a eal iteest ad passio fo developig sills elated to te ceative

and cultural industries

ae excited by te cocept of pactical, poject based leaig

wat to wo tigs ot, ti fo yoself ad espod to te callege of solvig

problems

elis te idea of beig teated lie a adlt ad woig i a mate ad

business-like environment

wold feel sppoted by attedig a smalle scool ad avig a moe

personalised learning programme

wat to bild positive elatiosips wit teaces ad pesoal coaces.

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Is this Studio School right for me?


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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 school and home is essential. We

ensure that you are kept up to date with what is happening at the school through a

weekly blog, consultation evenings and events in the theatre

In addition the Da Vinci Studio School website www.davinci-school.co.uk contains

fte ifomatio abot:

ey scool policies

te ciclm

staff

dates of evets ad ope eveigs

feqetly ased qestios

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

As a parent is there anything else that I should know?Students will be encouraged to set high expectations for themselves in terms of both

tei academic otcomes ad sill acqisitio, so tat tey ave te codece

and qualities to embrace challenges and adapt to change. The environment will

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

email: [email protected]. ad we will get bac to yo.

For once you have tasted ight you will

walk the earth with your eyes turned

skywards, for there you have been and

there you will long to return.

Leonardo da Vinci


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How do I apply?

Studio Schools are for students ages 14-19 and are designed to be small, which is

part of the 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 Studio School at

the start of Year 10, please complete the Hertfordshire Local Education Authority

in-year transfer application form. This is an online process which can be accessed

at: www.etsdiect.og/admissios. Alteatively yo ca call: 0300 123 4043 ad

ask for a secondary transfer application booklet and form.

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

diectly to te Da Vici Scool of Ceative Etepise via o website:

creative.davinci-school.co.uk. Alternatively you can contact central enquiries on

01462 424370.

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

the academic year.


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Obstacles cannot crush me; everyobstacle yields to stern resolve.

Leonardo da Vinci


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What are the entry requirements?

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Admissions at Key Stage 4

We 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 Da Vinci 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-16

All 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 Studio School, what they have

acieved so fa, ad wat qalicatios tey wold lie to stdy ext. Te coses

on offer have entry requirements which help us to make sure that you embark on

a pathway 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.

Post-16 entry requirements for Level 3 programmes

To access te Level 3 qalicatios we ave o offe (i.e. te Exteded Diplomas,

o A-Levels) yo will eed to ave acieved, o be pedicted to acieve, at least ve

GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics.

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 programmes

To 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 Her tfordshire College.


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Time stays long

enough for thosewho use it.

Leonardo da Vinci


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Everyone is equal

Safeguarding young people

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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 thedesigated Safegadig Ofce at te Da Vici Stdio Scool. O policy is

consistent with national standards for safeguarding procedures.


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