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Employers - we need you!<br />
Proposals for a studio school in Peterlee<br />
The Academy at Shott<strong>on</strong> Hall and East Durham College are exploring developing a new studio school in Peterlee for 14-19 year olds.<br />
If there is sufficient demand/support and a bid is submitted (and approved by the Department for Educati<strong>on</strong>), the school would specialise in STEM (Science, Technology,<br />
Engineering and Maths) and health and social care qualificati<strong>on</strong>s, helping to meet skills shortages in the area and improving the career prospects of local young people.<br />
The school would cater for up to 300 pupils and would potentially open in September 2014 in East Durham College’s state-of-the-art Peterlee campus.<br />
We are currently c<strong>on</strong>sulting <strong>on</strong> our plans and as employers and potential studio school partners we are keen to hear your views.<br />
What is a studio school?<br />
A studio school is a new Government<br />
funded mainstream school model for<br />
14 -19 year olds, of all abilities. They<br />
offer both academic and work-based<br />
qualificati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
<strong>Studio</strong> schools seek to address the<br />
growing gap between what young<br />
people require to succeed in life and<br />
the skills and knowledge that the<br />
current educati<strong>on</strong> system provides.<br />
<strong>Studio</strong> schools offer a different<br />
educati<strong>on</strong>al experience to traditi<strong>on</strong>al<br />
sec<strong>on</strong>dary schools and sixth forms.<br />
As well as studying for GCSEs and<br />
vocati<strong>on</strong>al qualificati<strong>on</strong>s, students<br />
work with local employers <strong>on</strong> real life<br />
business projects and ‘9-5’ work<br />
experience whilst potentially earning a wage.<br />
This roots students' learning in the real<br />
world and helps them to develop<br />
the skills they need to succeed.<br />
Why do we need a studio<br />
school in East Durham?<br />
We know that the current sec<strong>on</strong>dary<br />
educati<strong>on</strong> system does not suit all<br />
youngsters, who can often struggle<br />
to reach their potential in a purely<br />
academic envir<strong>on</strong>ment.<br />
Evidence c<strong>on</strong>sistently shows that<br />
employers are c<strong>on</strong>cerned about key<br />
skills gaps in the ec<strong>on</strong>omy and that<br />
they often cannot find key employability<br />
skills am<strong>on</strong>gst school leavers.<br />
A studio school would offer an alternative<br />
route through educati<strong>on</strong> and into work<br />
or further learning or training. It would<br />
create a professi<strong>on</strong>al learning<br />
envir<strong>on</strong>ment that would enhance<br />
enterprise and entrepreneurial skills,<br />
nurture and develop students’<br />
aspirati<strong>on</strong>s and ambiti<strong>on</strong>s and improve<br />
employment prospects for themselves<br />
and employers.
Why get involved...<br />
Proposals for a studio school in Peterlee<br />
Be <strong>on</strong>e of the first companies in the regi<strong>on</strong> to support the<br />
new studio school model which bridges the gap between<br />
educati<strong>on</strong> and work.<br />
What’s in it for you as an employer?<br />
• Support the workforce of tomorrow - by employing studio school<br />
students you can ensure that young people in your local labour market<br />
develop the skills and experience that your business needs to flourish.<br />
• Gain enthusiastic staff for a very small wage or even for free - studio<br />
school students tend to be eager, flexible and hard working and want to<br />
gain real experience of the working world.<br />
• Develop the skills of your current staff through involvement in the<br />
studio school – there may be opportunities for your staff to gain<br />
accreditati<strong>on</strong> in coaching and mentoring.<br />
• Enhance employee engagement - working with a studio school sends a<br />
positive message about the values of the organisati<strong>on</strong>, which can support<br />
efforts to build employee engagement. Employees highly value the time<br />
they spend in schools, and with increased job satisfacti<strong>on</strong> comes better staff<br />
retenti<strong>on</strong> and improved productivity.<br />
• Reduce your recruitment costs - advertising, interviewing, trialling,<br />
and taking young people through probati<strong>on</strong>ary periods can often be<br />
expensive.<br />
Change the life of the learners<br />
that you support, reach new<br />
audiences, support your local<br />
community and enhance<br />
your business.<br />
Find out more<br />
We’re having a breakfast meeting <strong>on</strong> Thursday November 29 from 8.30am to<br />
9.30am (complete with bac<strong>on</strong> butties!) at The Academy at Shott<strong>on</strong> Hall.<br />
Email margaret.saxt<strong>on</strong>@shott<strong>on</strong>hallschool.co.uk to come al<strong>on</strong>g or<br />
to find out more about our proposals and the support we need.