FTS Prospectus 2014-15

WELCOMEto the Future Tech Studio; a progressive and innovative model of education in Warrington.

Inside you’ll find...

Principal’s Welcome 02What is a Studio School? 04CREATE Framework 06Specialisms 07Curriculum 08 Key Stage 4 08 Key Stage 5 09

Employer Engagement 10Project Based Learning 12Personal Coaching 13Enrichment 14Work Placements 15Will the Future Tech Studio be right for me? 17Accomodation 18Technology 20Routes for progression 22Potential Careers 23Timetable 26Culture 27Houses 28Pupil Premium 30Parents/Carers 31How to apply 32Location and map 33Our Sponsor 34Dates for your diary 35

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I am delighted there has been such strong interest from both students and parents in our school; we have been oversubscribed with student applications from across and outside the borough in our first year.

The calibre, motivation and commitment of our students (and their parental support) tells me we are building something special.

Fuse together project based learning, with an industrial twist, combined with cutting edge facilities; you have the typical Future Tech learning lab. Students will also be reinforcing their knowledge gained in the classroom with work experience at a number of sought after employers.

Not only this, but they will also get the highest quality 1:1 pastoral care through our forward thinking Personal Coaching system. I look forward to welcoming all students to Future Tech, as we give them a competitive edge

in finding their future career.

Lee Barber

Principal of Future Tech Studio

Here at Future Tech, we aim to foster the principles of the Studio School model through the use of futuristic technology, to create an innovative and engaging curriculum which students can thrive on in the classroom and the workplace. Specifically, we aim to:

• Achieve Outstanding progress, attainment and career destination outcomes

• Innovate a project-based curriculum, fit to prepare students to excel in the career specialisms of IT & Telecommunications, Business & Finance and Engineering

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• Embed a fully inclusive, personalised pastoral support system, including engagement with parents and employers

• Implement a leadership and management infrastructure capable of positively impacting on the lives of all stakeholders within the school

• Embed a culture of professionalism and student voice, underpinned by the Studio School model

What is a Studio School?Studio Schools are a new type of state school for 14 – 19 year olds which are designed to better prepare young people for the working world.

Studio Schools pioneer a bold new approach to learning with a focus on teaching through enterprise projects, personalisation and real work. This approach ensures students’ learning is rooted in

the real world and helps them to develop the skills and experience they need to flourish in life.

Studio Schools are small schools for 300 students and, with year-round opening and a 9am-5pm working day, they feel more like a workplace than a school. Working closely with local employers, Studio Schools will offer a range of academic and vocational qualifications at Levels 2 and 3, including GCSEs in English, Maths and Science, as well as work placements linked directly to employment opportunities in the local area. Students will gain a broad range of employability and life skills through the CREATE skills framework (Communication, Relating to Others, Enterprise, Applied, Thinking, Emotional Intelligence), and will have the opportunity to progress on to university, further training, and into employment after completing their studies at the Future Tech Studio.

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“I wanted to come to Future Te

ch because

I like the idea of studying bu

siness and

finance in more detail. I chos

e the business

pathway because I like the ide

a of opening my

own café and by studying busin

ess I will gain

valuable knowledge to help wit

h this.”

Anya Thompson Year 10

A personalised curriculum will be offered at the Future Tech Studio, linked to work placements and projects supported by strong employer partnerships. We will be offering a personalised approach to learning and skills development that will include the following:

A mix of academic and specialist vocational choices focused on 3 sector pathways: IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, BUSINESS AND FINANCE, ENGINEERING

Work experience and paid work placements with major local employers as part of the curriculum, with an increased emphasis on this from Year 12 Lessons based around real employer-led project briefs to stimulate new ways of learning

A focus on Maths, English, Science and Computer Science in all areas of the Curriculum

Applied learning using the latest technologies in a flexible working environment

Rigorous tracking and regular review of student progress working in close partnership with parents and carers

A personalised curriculum which recognises the full range of student abilities

Students at Future Tech Studio will have the opportunity to study for GCSEs and A Level qualifications alongside vocational & professional qualifications whilst gaining valuable work experience.

At Future Tech Studio we pride ourselves not only in helping our students achieve the best possible academic grades but also in developing the skills and attributes needed in the workplace today.

The CREATE framework has been designed in order to equip young people with the key employability skills that they need to flourish in life.

The unique CREATE skills framework has been designed specifically for Studio Schools and is comprised of a wide range of employability and life skills. CREATE stands for Communication, Relating to others, Enterprise, Applied skills, Thinking skills and Emotional intelligence. The CREATE skills framework underpins all activities in the Future Tech Studio and will be used by personal coaches to encourage and track students’ development.

SPECIALISMS

IT & Telecommunications Business & Finance Engineering

Are you interested in computing and telecommunications?Can you see yourself working in the computing and telecommunications industries in the future?As a student focusing on the IT & Telecommunications sector you will be able to experience first-hand these fast paced, ever changing industries. You will work on projects directly with employers, impacting on their real businesses, giving you the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience.

Would you like to learn about the world of business and finance?Would you like to study a wide range of subjects from Business Communications to Enterprise?As a student focusing on the Business & Finance sector you will be introduced to the exciting world of business through real life projects and assignments, allowing the development of specialist skills and knowledge.

Do you like creating and fixing things?Are you a practical person who enjoys trying to find out how things actually work?As a student focusing on the Engineering sector you will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest engineering companies in Warrington and surrounding areas, working on real life work based projects gaining skills and experience that you can take back with you into the classroom and beyond.


CREATE Framework

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CURRICULUMKey Stage 5 / Post 16 Students who join the Future Tech Studio in Year 12 have the option to study for a technical baccalaureate which will include an OCR Technical Cambridge in their pathway of choice accompanied by further maths and an extended project; or chose from a selection of A Levels that best meet their pathway of choice.

As part of the key stage 5 curriculum students will spend 2 days a week on work placement with a local employer in a role which directly relates to their pathway.

During the 2014/15 academic year, Year 12 students are working with Barclays Global Technology Centre, Certas Energy, O2, Warrington Borough Council, United Utilities, Live Wire and Rock Oil to name just a few.

Key Stage 4 Students who join the Future Tech Studio in Year 10 will study for 7* core GCSEs accompanied by one further GCSE and a vocational qualification which relate to their pathway of choice.

In addition to studying for GCSEs students will have the opportunity to spend the equivalent to one day a week on work placement with a local employer that relates to their chosen pathway.

Students will gain a vast array of real work experience as students at Future Tech Studio which help prepare them for their next steps beyond their GCSE studies.

In the 2014/15 academic year, Year 10 students are working with a wide range of companies including: Sellafield, European Metal Recycling, Brookson Contract Accountants, the Environment Agency and Golden Gates Housing Trust.


Year 10 Core Subjects

• GCSE English• GCSE English Literature

• GCSE Maths• GCSE Computer Science

• GCSE Biology*• GCSE Chemistry*

• GCSE Physics*

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as young adults, in a bu

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Debbie Chadwick

(Parent of Logan Chadwick – Year 10)

*7 core GCSEs include separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics), students will have the opportunity to study for dual science as an alternative option.

Employer Engagement is at the heart of Future Tech Studio and the success of all work placements is as a result of quality employer partners.

The Employer Engagement Manager is responsible for developing links with key businesses and industry leaders within IT & Telecommunications, Business & Finance and Engineering.

These links will influence curriculum and course content to ensure all students are receiving training to suit the working environment. Built into the curriculum work placements, project based learning and employability skills development will enable students to gain confidence about the working world.

In addition the Employer Engagement Manager will work with students to develop CV writing, applications, job searching skills and vital communication skills for the work place to make them more active in industry. If you have a strong link within industry and have the capacity to take on work experience students please contact Jenna Fielding our Employer Engagement Manager via [email protected].

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT is at the heart of Future Tech Studio

*Employer partners correct at the time of printing.

Our employer partnersWe are extremely proud of our extensive selection of employer partners. Each partner supports us through a combination of Year 10 and Year 12 work placements, industry master classes, project based learning tasks and mock interviews, plus much, much more.

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“I chose Future Tech S

tudio because I see it

as a new and different

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would be better suited

to me. I chose the

engineering pathway be

cause it was something

I have always been int

erested in.”

Leon Butterill Year 12

Here at Future Tech Studio we understand that students will learn in different ways. One way we will ensure all academic learning has meaning is by allowing students to apply it within Project Based Learning. Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which different students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge. Project Based Learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which it allows students to explore real-world problems and challenges.

The aim of this type of learning is to enable students to be active and engaged in their own learning. Students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they are studying. Through Project Based Learning students build competencies valuable for today’s world, such as problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity/

innovation, which are explicitly taught and assessed. Through Project Based Learning, students are allowed to make informed choices about the products to be created, how they work, and how they use their time and are only guided by the teacher.

Students will be assessed in their work, through delivering presentations and exhibitions to parents and employers.

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Personal coaches are crucial to the successful delivery of the Future Tech Studio curriculum model. They act as a key link point between all aspects of the curriculum, working with students and teachers to ensure that the curriculum is holistic, personalised and fully compliant will all relevant National Curriculum requirements. Personal coaches will have the following key responsibilities:

• Negotiating core project delivery by working with students at the beginning of projects to tailor them to meet their goals and training requirements

• Planning and coordinating the personalised learning plans and routes for each of their students

• Supporting students to reflect on and evaluate their progress, setting personalised targets

• Liaising with staff within the Studio School and local businesses to monitor and observe students’ progress

• Working with teachers to provide support for core projects and single lesson sessions, helping to ensure that all National Curriculum requirements are delivered

• Making students aware of the progression routes available to them and how their learning relates to them

• Acting as the primary link with parents; building relationships with parents to ensure that they are aware of the progress that their children are making

PERSONAL COACHING

“I chose Future Tech because it

can give me so many different

opportunities that no other school could.”Natasha Le Carpentier Year 10


Work placements are a key element of the Future Tech Studio experience and helps set our students apart from those who follow the traditional education route. Students have the opportunity to combine academic and vocational qualifications with real life work experiences. A work placement offers students the chance to gain valuable experience spending time working for an employer and carrying out duties or tasks as any other employee of the company would.

Year 10 students will complete the equivalent of one day a week on work placement during the academic year with an employer relevant to their learning pathway.

Year 12 students will complete two days per week on work placement. Some employers will offer paid work placements to Year 12 students. Payments will be made to the school and the students who work on these placements will be paid in the form of a bursary.

Students will have the opportunity to work with major local employers including Barclays Global Technology Centre, Brookson Contractor Accountants, The Environment Agency, European Metal Recycling, Golden Gates Housing, Live Wire, National Nuclear Laboratories, United Utilities and Warrington Borough Council.

Students will have to apply for their work placements. Then as in real life, they will have to go through a selection process/interview with the employer.

All of our students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide programme of sport and leisure enrichment activities. Time is allocated during each working day to enrichment in years 10 and 11 and during the days that students spend at the studio in years 12 and 13.

The studio benefits from a skilled set of staff, who are each able to bring their own interests and expertise together, to offer a unique selection of enrichment activities and clubs to our students.

Current activities include: Duke of Edinburgh Award, Performing Arts Club, Entrepreneurs Club, STEM Club, International Club, Sailing Club and a wide range of participation and coaching sports clubs.

ENRICHMENT WORK PLACEMENTS


“I chose to come to Future Tech because

it promises smaller class sizes which

will make it easier for the teacher to

get around to everyone.”

I am looking forward to the project based learning as

projects offer a wide range of sources to look at and learn

from. I am also looking forward to enrichment activities

such as STEM club and the Duke of Edinburgh award.Jared Fisher Year 10

We understand that choosing a new place to further your studies can be daunting and we want to make sure that this opportunity is the right one for you. Be assured that the studio school model has been developed in partnership with local and national employers who are in need of future employees to fill the current skills gap.

Do you want to combine academic and vocational learning?

Do you want to gain relevant work experience in your chosen sector?

Do you want to work in a mature and business like environment?

Do you like the idea of having a personalised curriculum?

Are you aspiring towards achieving at least 5 A* - C grades at GCSE level?

Do you prefer to work in small classes?

Do you want to study in a more intimate and friendly environment?

Do you like the idea of having access to the latest technologies?

Do you like the idea of having a personal coach?

Do you want to be treated like an adult?

If you answer YES to these questions, then we are waiting to hear from you!

WILL FUTURE TECH STUDIO BE RIGHT

FOR ME?


“Future Tech Studio

appeals to us

as there are smaller

class sizes,

the school offers pr

actical, child

centred learning and

the young

people are there as

they want to be

and not because they

have to be.”

Sue Waring Parent of a Year 10 student


ACCOMMODATION


“Having worked with prospective students of the Future Tech Studio

from the start of the process I have enjoyed seeing the high calibre the school has attracted for the first year of opening.”We have a fantastic mix of students from across Warrington

and the surrounding areas; they have already proven

themselves to be a great bunch at the various events we

have held throughout the year. It is great to see so many of

them becoming official students of the Future Tech Studio.Steph Hutchinson - Marketing Officer


Students will be housed in this custom built, high-spec and tech-enabled building from January 2015.

The building, located on the Winwick Road Learning Campus has been carefully designed to accommodate up to 300 students over 3 floors.

The studio has been designed to closely reflect a modern business environment, in building design, furniture and technology selection.

Students have access to an onsite café and break out area. The break out area will host students as they work on their projects and assignments.

In addition many of the fortnightly personal coaching sessions will take place in this relaxed area.

The ground floor houses 2 engineering labs which boast a vast selection of equipment including 3D printers, CAD design suites and laser cutters.

The state of the art science labs on the first floor have been equipped with an extensive range of equipment, allowing students to truly get to grips with the Biology, Chemistry and Physics curriculums.

TechnologyAt Future Tech Studio we understand the importance of creating the perfect learning environment to enable our students to excel. That is why when our students enrol at Future Tech they are given an iPad to assist them in their learning within the classroom. Each classroom has the highest specification of Technology and will have cTouch screens that allow interactive learning.

At Future Tech Studio we are committed to working closely with our employers, and

therefore replicate the latest technology in industry within the school. Future Tech Studio have a designated Barclays Learning Lab that has the highest quality of iMacs. We believe innovation and technology is key in allowing our students to succeed in today’s competitive market.

At Future Tech Studio we value the importance of preparing our students for the real world. We understand our students must be 21st Century learners’ and competent in using the latest technology. When students start at Future Tech Studio they will be given an iPad to use within their studies and help assist in their learning.

Throughout the school curriculum students will have exposure to the latest cutting edge technology used in industry today, including 3D printers, CAD design suites and laser cutters. Each classroom will also have cTouch screens that allow interactive learning.

Future Tech Studio has a designated Barclays Learning Lab with the highest quality iMacs. We believe innovation and technology are key in allowing our students to suceed in today’s competitive market.

TECHNOLOGY


Example career path options Example Career 1 Example Career 2 Example Career 3

• Games Design

• Web Development

• IT Engineering

• Computer Programming

• App Design

• Telecommunications Engineering

• Graphic Design

• Animation

• IT Management

• IT Technician

• Systems Analyst

• Networking Engineering

Job Title: Computer Games Developer

Job Profile: If you love computer games and enjoy using your imagination, this could be ideal for you. Computer games developers produce games for PCs and games consoles. They also produce games for the internet and mobile phones. The work could involve making new games or updating existing titles.

Most computer games developers have a qualification. However employers may be more interested in your software skills and experience.

To become a computer games developer, you will need to have creativity and imagination. You’ll also need to be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Salary: Starting salaries for artists and programmers are usually around £25,000 a year. Experienced and skilled designers, head programmers and producers can earn between £30,000 and £50,000.

Many companies also offer bonuses and share schemes for successfully completing projects.

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Job Profile: IT project managers oversee the planning, development and installation of computer systems to meet their clients’ business needs. They work for all types of organisations from the NHS to government departments.

If you are well organised, good at solving problems and have excellent IT skills, you may find opportunities for a rewarding career in this field.

To get into this job, you’ll need experience of working on projects, for example as part of a project support team. Qualifications will also help, in particular, PRINCE2 certification.

Salary: Starting salaries range between £24,000 and £28,000 a year. Experienced project managers can earn from £30,000 to £50,000 or more.

Salaries depend on the type of role and the scale of the project. Extra benefits like bonuses may be available for successfully meeting deadlines.

Job Title: Animator

Job Profile: Animators bring drawings or computer generated characters to life on screen. If you want to use your imagination, and have creative skills like drawing or modelling, this job could be perfect for you.

To create an image that communicates with your audience, you’ll need patience and the ability to concentrate so that your work is accurate and has detail. You’ll also need good computer skills.

Artistic talent is highly valued within the animation industry and you can still become an animator based on self-taught skills and experience. It is becoming more common for new animators to begin their careers by taking an animation or art-related course to develop their skills before looking for work.

Salary: Starting salaries are around £12,000 to £20,000 a year.

With more experience and skills, earnings are usually around £30,000 a year or more.

You may also earn a bonus at the end of a project, particularly in the computer games industry.

Freelance animators are usually paid a fee for each contract or project. Rates can vary based on experience and the type of production.

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ROUTES FOR PROGRESSIONWhether you join Future Tech Studio at age 14 in Year 10 or at 16 in Year 12 the opportunities available to you are vast. Students will be supported in the route they choose by the team at the school.

Employment will always be the ultimate goal for our students, but they may access employment via an apprenticeship or university after their time at Future Tech Studio. If students so choose they can aim to gain employment after they complete their final year at the school with one of our employer partners. The work experience opportunities throughout their time at the school mean students have the chance to make an impression on the employers they work with, which in turn could result in a full time position.

POTENTIAL CAREERS

By following one of the 3 pathways available at Future Tech Studio a whole host of future employment opportunities are available to you. To give you a flavour

of where your pathway at Future Tech Studio could take you we have profiled a handful of job roles to demonstrate the future earning potential of our students.

“It’s a great opportunity to be successful and learn the skills required to follow your chosen career path”

I chose engineering as there is a shortage of engineers

and I think it sounds like a really exciting career. Marcus O’Hara Year 12


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• Marketing Management

• Accountancy

• Event Management

• Business Management

• Human Resources Management

• Strategic Management

• Retail Management

• Law

• Operations Management

• Logistics

• Finance Management

• Purchasing

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Job Profile: As a marketing manager, it would be your job to plan the best ways of promoting your employer’s products, services or brand. If you’re organised and love communicating messages and ideas, this could be the job for you.

You will need to have the management skills to lead and motivate a team. You would also need to handle pressure well when you’re working to tight deadlines.

To get into this job you will usually need experience as a marketing executive. Employers are likely to be more interested in your skills, track record and industry knowledge than your formal qualifications.

Salary: Management salaries are usually between £25,000 and £40,000 a year.

Senior managers and marketing directors can earn £50,000 a year or more.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Job Profile: Management accountants are responsible for managing a company’s finances. They look after a company’s accounts. They also find ways of improving profitability and growth. So if you are interested in finance and business, this could be just what you’re looking for.

To do this job you will need to have good maths and computer skills. You’ll need accuracy and attention to detail. You’ll also need good communication skills.

To start working you will have to finish training with one of the professional bodies. Most management accountants choose to do this with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Salary: Starting salaries are between £25,000 and £31,000 a year. Experienced management accountants usually earn between £32,000 and £50,000 a year.

Finance managers and directors could earn between £50,000 and £100,000 a year, depending on the size of the company.

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Job Profile: If you enjoy working with people and you’re looking for an office role, this could be the perfect job for you. Human resources (HR) officers, also known as personnel officers, look after hiring and developing employees. They look after their welfare too.

Most employers will want you to have qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. You will also need to have a good standard of general education. Previous experience of office work would help.

To become a human resources officer, you need to be tactful and friendly. Sometimes you’ll need to be firm too. You will also need to be careful with confidential information.

Salary: HR assistant administrators can earn around £15,000 to £19,000 a year. Salaries for human resources officers can be between £18,000 and £25,000 a year.

HR managers can earn between £25,000 and £50,000 a year or more.


• Mechanical Engineering

• Robotics

• Architecture

• Electrical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Project Management

• Aerospace Engineering

• Nautical Engineering

• Structural Engineering

• Quality Management

• Construction Management

• Manufacturing Engineering

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Job Profile: As a civil engineer you would plan, design and manage a variety of construction projects. You could work on everything from bridges and tall buildings to transport links and sports stadia.

If you are interested in designing and building things then this job could be ideal for you.

To become a civil engineer you will need excellent maths and IT skills. You’ll also need to be able to explain design ideas clearly and be well organised.

Before you start in this job you would normally need to complete a degree or postgraduate master’s degree in civil engineering.

Salary: Graduate salaries are between £17,000 and £25,000 a year. Experienced engineers earn between £25,000 and £40,000 a year, and senior Chartered Engineers can earn between £50,000 and £80,000 a year.

Job Title: Aerospace Engineer

Job Profile: Aerospace engineers design, build and maintain aircraft and the parts and instruments that go into them. They also work at the forefront of technology on space vehicles and satellites.

If you are passionate about aircraft and spacecraft, and want to be involved in their development, this job could be perfect for you.

To become an engineer you will need excellent maths skills, the ability to solve problems and a methodical approach to work.

To do this job you will normally need a HND, degree or postgraduate award in a relevant engineering subject.

Salary: Starting salaries can be between £20,000 and £26,000 a year.

Experienced aerospace engineers can earn between £28,000 and £40,000. Salaries for senior staff, such as project leaders can range from £45,000 to £65,000.

Job Title: Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Job Profile: Manufacturing systems engineers design and install new production line systems in factories and manufacturing plants. They also work on improvements to get the most out of existing systems.

If you are good at maths, science and IT, and like solving problems, this career could offer you a lot of opportunities.

You normally need a higher education qualification like a HND or degree in engineering to get into this type of job. You may also be able to work your way up after working as a qualified technician, by taking a Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Salary: Starting salaries can be between £22,000 and £25,000 a year. Experienced engineers can earn between £25,000 and £35,000.

Chartered engineers can earn over £40,000 a year.

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Max Forrester Year 10

TIMETABLE (samples) CULTURETime Lesson

Monday

09:00 - 17:00 Work experience

Tuesday

09:00 - 17:00 Work experience

Wednesday

09:00 - 10:00 A-Level Maths

10:00 - 11:00 BTEC Business Studies - Level 3



14:00 - 15:00 Year 12 house time


Thursday



14:00 - 15:00 Year 12 enrichment: Football


Friday

09:00 - 10:00 Personal study: Business


11:20 - 12:20 Personal study: Business

12:20 - 13:20 Year 12 enrichment: Photography club: Business and IT

Time Lesson

Monday

09:00 - 10:00 GCSE Maths: Group A

10:00 - 11:00 GCSE Computer Science: Group A

11:20 - 13:20 GCSE Biology: Group A

14:00 - 15:00 GCSE English: Group A

15:00 - 17:00 Year 10 house time: Brady House

Tuesday

09:00 - 11:00 Year 10 enrichment: Football Tuesday morning

11:20 - 13:20 BTEC Business Studies - Level 2: Group A


15:00 - 17:00 GCSE Chemistry: Set 1

Wednesday



11:20 - 13:20 GCSE Physics: Group A

14:00 - 15:00 GCSE Economics: Group A

15:00 - 17:00 Yeah 10 enrichment: STEM Club

Thursday

09:00 - 11:00 Project Based Learning: Business Studies pathway



15:00 - 17:00 Year 10 personal study

Friday

09:00 - 10:00 BTEC Business Studies - Level 2: Group A


11:20 - 12:20 GCSE Computer Science: Group A

12:20 - 13:20 GCSE Economics: Group A

“I have chosen Future Tech because it is a new school and looks great. I think this will help me in the

future because I will gain a good set of skills here and this will help me

get a good job””

Studio DayThe working day at Future Tech Studio runs from 9.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Thursday. Students have an early finish on a Friday and will work until 1.20pm.

Monday to Thursday the days are split into 7, 1 hour blocks. 6 lesson blocks with a 20 minute break at 11.00am and a 40 minute lunch.

On Fridays students have 4, 1 hour block lessons from 9.00am – 1.20pm, including a 20 minute break at 11.00am.

Some subjects will have double lessons lasting 2 hours.

On project based learning days the timetable is collapsed and students work in groups on their work based project.

Dress codeAll students are expected to wear a grey business suit, with a white shirt or blouse, accompanied with a Future Tech Studio tie or neck scarf, black shoes and a Future Tech Studio lapel badge.

All Year 10 students are required to have a Future Tech Studio PE Kit which comprises of a choice of a hoodie, t-shirt, shorts and/or sport skirt in the colours of the student house.

FUTURE TECH STUDIO | 2726 | FUTURE TECH STUDIOJoe Billington Year 12

Year 10 Year 12

HOUSES

28 | Future Tech Studio School

Sir James Dyson, CBE, is a British inventor, industrial designer and founder of the Dyson company. He is best known as the inventor of the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner, which works on the principle of cyclonic separation. In 2002 the James Dyson Foundation was set up to support design and engineering in education. The aim of the foundation is to inspire young people to study engineering and become engineers by encouraging students to think differently and to make mistakes.

Sir David “Dave” John Brailsford, MBE & CBE, is a British cycling coach. He was formerly performance director of British Cycling and is currently general manager of Team Sky. Sir Brailsford was selected as an ambassador for students at the Future Tech Studio based on his philosophy of “marginal gains”.

“The whole principle came from the idea that if you broke down everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, and then improved it by 1%, you will get a significant increase when you put them all together”. Dave Brailsford (2012)

Karren Brady, CBE, is an English sporting executive, politician, television broadcaster, newspaper columnist, author and novelist. She is the former managing director of Birmingham City Football Club and current vice-chairman of West Ham United. She features in the BBC One series The Apprentice as an aide to Lord Alan Sugar and is the Small Business Ambassador to the UK Government under Prime Minister David Cameron. Karren Brady has long been a champion of women in business.

Dyson Brailsford BradyThe Future Tech Studio is made up of three houses

– Dyson, Brailsford and Brady. The three house names were chosen as

each of their namesakes are highly respected

and successful in their respective fields. “I chose Future Tech Studio

because it gives me an experience

that I would never have been given in an ordinary school.”

I have a strong passion for engineering. By going

to Future Tech Studio it will help me to decide what

section of engineering I want to proceed down.Charlotte Pritchard Year 10


The Pupil Premium is grant funding and is in addition to the School’s Delegated Budget. It is allocated to children from low-income families, children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months and children with parent(s) in the Armed Forces. Pupil Premium funding is used to raise attainment, promote social skills, independent learning and positive behaviour in order to increase pupil progress.

At Future Tech Studio we will target additional support strategies to enable every student, however financially disadvantaged, to:

• Improve their levels of progress and attainment

• Close attainment gaps relative to school averages

• Have full access to the curriculum

• Access extra-curricular provision

At Future Tech Studio we will direct the funding to support the following interventions:

• Booster classes

• Assessment preparation

• Coaching and Inclusion

• Travel

• Resources

• Reduced costs for trips and residential visits

• Uniform

The impact of this funding will be to support and enhance our planned intervention strategies for students who would otherwise have been disadvantaged and will allow them to experience the full range of opportunities offered.

PUPIL PREMIUMYoung people are successful in school when parents/carers, teachers and pupils work together to make it possible. We believe in working with parents and carers as partners in their son / daughter’s learning.

We will:

• Support all students through joint reviews and regular updates to parents on progress and targets

• Hold open events at the Future Tech Studio to allow parents and carers to see what their son / daughter is learning

• Maintain an excellent communication system to keep parents and carers fully involved and up to date

We are committed to preparing young people to progress from the Future Tech Studio into high quality employment, apprenticeships, further and higher education. We are working with local employers, university partners and the community to ensure that all students at the Future Tech Studio gain the best experience possible.

If you work for a company who is interested in supporting the Future Tech Studio by providing work placements, key speakers and employ-led project briefs please get in touch.

PARENTS AND CARERS

Paul Durkin parent of a Year 10 student

“Allowing our son Kyle to join was not a difficult decision at all. When you consider the opportunity Future Tech Studio provides to work with local businesses on real business projects and with key people in their organisations. Being exposed to this from the age of 14 will provide Kyle with a wealth of knowledge skills and experience whilst preparing him for the real world, it also provides a platform for students to show what they have to offer and build relationships with potential employers. All this backed by a solid education in core subjects provided by a newly appointed team at Future Tech Studio is for us the way forward.

In order to show our gratitude we joined the Future Tech Studio Parent association so we can help the students and staff by identifying and providing fundraising opportunities and a communication link between the parents and staff. Funds raised will be used for the benefit of the Students, studio, and teachers.”


LUNCH ARRANGEMENTSThere is an on-site café as part of the

Future Tech Studio which offers students a

great selection of food and drinks at break

times and lunchtime.

Students will need to set up a Wisepay

biometric account at the start of their

academic year to make use of the onsite

facilities. Their account can

be “topped up” by either inserting

cash into the machines on site or

via an online account.

“Being exposed to th

is from the

age of 14 will provi

de Kyle with

a wealth of knowledg

e,skills and

experience whilst pr

eparing him

for the real world.”


Future Tech Studio is open to students from Warrington and surrounding areas. There are two entry points to the school. The first is from Year 10 onwards and the second is from Year 12 onwards. So if you are currently in Year 9 or Year 11 you can apply for a place now to start with us in September 2015.

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LOCATION AND MAP

HOW TO APPLY

Places offered from 2nd March 2015

Current Year 9 Student Current Year 11 Student

Apply for a Year 10 place at Future Tech Studio for September 2015

Apply for a Year 12 place at Future Tech Studio for September 2015

Return your application form to Warrington Borough Council

Return your application form to Future Tech Studio

Complete an application form Complete an application form

You are invited to attend a selection of taster events and an information & guidance meeting with a member of the senior leadership team

Final application deadline - Friday 30th January 2015

Current School


Students applying to join us in Year 12 must be on track to achieve at least five A* - C grades, including Maths or English. The Future Tech Studio admissions policy is available via our website www.futuretech.warrington.ac.uk or upon request.

The Future Tech Studio can easily be accessed by car, bus, bicycle or foot. Warrington Central train station is also a 15-20 minute walk away.

Network Warrington run a circular bus service which runs straight past the studio. The route is known as the Connect 17 and incorporates Birchwood, Fearnhead, Padgate, Westbrook, Gemini, Longford and Cinnamon Brow.

Students who do not live within proximity of this bus will be able to get their local bus to Warrington town centre and then can either catch a connecting bus, or walk 15 – 20 minutes to the Winwick Road Campus.

Future Tech Studio, Winwick Road Campus, Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8QA

Dates for your diaryOpen Evening | Wednesday 17th September | 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm

Taster Workshops | Thursday 23rd October | 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Open Event & Taster Workshops | Wednesday 26th November | 5.30pm – 8.00pm

(Tasters between 6.00pm – 8.00pm)

Open Event | Tuesday 27th January | 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm

2015 application closing date | Friday 30th January

Places offered from Monday 2nd March.

The Future Tech Studio is sponsored by Warrington Collegiate Education Trust.

The trust pioneer a bold new approach to learning, linked to employment opportunities in Warrington.

Warrington Collegiate Education Trust is the overarching body that includes the new Future Tech Studio and Beamont Collegiate Academy. Warrington Collegiate, Beamont Collegiate Academy and Future Tech Studio all play a key role in a powerful three-way partnership.

The three education institutions support and learn from each other to promote a positive ethos and philosophy that provide the local community with unique learning opportunities.

Helping Future Tech develop from a good idea in 2012 to a studio school that has opened in September 2014 has been incredibly exciting for all of us involved. Warrington Collegiate prides itself on being expert in vocational education and training and helping young people to start their chosen career. Future Tech is a great example of vocational education at its best. Students at Future Tech experience the work place every day they come to the studio school – they study through doing work related projects, they attend work placements regularly and they are meeting employers often. The studio school uniform is a business suit! All of this is taking place in a brand new building with all of the staff specially recruited because of their dedication to young people and this new way of learning. Not only that, Future Tech is set within a wider learning campus that provides all sorts of opportunities to enjoy life as a student to the full. But, in the end, our students will be the greatest ambassadors for Future Tech – if you are thinking of joining this exciting new studio school I would recommend you talk to any of our students to find out how motivated they are by being at Future Tech.

Paul Hafren Chair of the Warrington Collegiate Education Trust

OUR SPONSOR

“Students at Future Tech

experience

the work place every day

they

come to the studio schoo

l – they

study through doing work

related

projects, they attend wo

rk

placements regularly and

they are

meeting employers often.

”


Future Tech Studio | Winwick Road Campus | Winwick Road | Warrington | WA2 8QACall us: 01925 494321 Email us: [email protected] Visit us: www.futuretech.warrington.ac.uk

FTS Prospectus 2014-15

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Transcript of FTS Prospectus 2014-15