international food & travel studio prospectus 2012-13

International Food & Travel StudioA: 88 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2DX

T: 01274 438971E: [email protected]: www.iftstudio.co.uk

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International Food & Travel

Studio

Full-time Prospectus 2012-2013

CONTENTSWELCOME PAGE 2-3

WHAT IS A STUDIO SCHOOL? PAGE 4-5

CUrrICULUM PAGE 6-7

KEY STAGE 4 PAGE 9

KEY STAGE 5 PAGE 10

ENrICHMENT PAGE 13

WOrK PLACEMENTS PAGE 14

EMPLOYErS PAGE 15

FACILITIES PAGE 16-18

HOW TO GET HErE PAGE 19

HOW TO APPLY PAGE 21

E: [email protected] T: 01274 438971

2 www.iftstudio.co.uk


Kath Oldale Chair of Governors

My name is Kath Oldale and I am the Chair of Governors for the International Food & Travel Studio. First of all, thank you for considering the International Food & Travel Studio. It is a unique learning experience for young people aged between 14 and 19.

The Studio is backed by the McMillan Education Trust which was developed by Bradford College to oversee a group of Academies and Studio Schools throughout West Yorkshire. The Trust also includes Appleton Academy, Samuel Lister Academy and will soon include two more Studio Schools specialising in Film, Theatre & Costume and Health Occupations opening in 2014.

All of us at the College have very high aspirations for the International Food & Travel Studio and we work very closely with the Executive Headteacher, Dwayne Saxton, to improve the learning outcomes for the young people of Bradford so that they all achieve their goals.

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Dwayne Saxton Executive Headteacher

The International Food & Travel Studio provides an outstanding learning environment, bringing together employers and education, to ensure every one of our students has the greatest opportunity to succeed in life.

Our approach at the International Food & Travel Studio is to combine key academic and vocational qualifications with real work experience and employability skills in order to give each student the best possible chance of future success. We seek to better engage students in their learning and help them to understand how what happens at school relates to the wider world.

Why internatiOnal fOOD anD travel?There are many reasons to choose international food and travel, especially in Bradford due to its diversity of food and cultures. With Leeds/Bradford Airport next door and Bradford’s regeneration strategy to become a ‘City of Food’, the International Food & Travel Studio is ideally specialized for those wanting a career in the food and travel industry. In addition to this, employment opportunities in the industry are plentiful with 1 in 4 vacancies remaining unfilled.

EmplOyabiliTy aNd lifE SkillSEverything about the Studio, from the structure of the day to the curriculum, is revolved around replicating the world of work in order to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in life and work.

pErSONaliSEd CurriCulumWe understand that each student has their own needs, abilities and talents. Each student will be assigned a personal coach who will support them in all aspects of the Studio, from homework to careers to social issues.



whaT iS a STudiO SChOOl?The Studio School is an innovative concept in education, which seeks to address the growing gap between the skills and knowledge that young people require to succeed, and those that the current education system provides.

Studio Schools are designed for 14-19 year olds of all abilities. They are small schools for 300 students; and with year-round opening and a 9-5 working day, they feel more like a workplace than a school.

Studio Schools have 6 essential elements:

kEy qualifiCaTiONSThe Studio will deliver the key academic and vocational qualifications young people need to progress onto their chosen path.

Small SChOOlOur Studio will be a small school with a capacity of 300 students offering a personalised and supportive learning environment.

praCTiCal lEarNiNgThe Studio will take an innovative approach to learning involving team work and enterprise themed projects to enable students to put into practice what they learn.

wEEkly wOrk plaCEmENTSOur students will spend a significant portion of their weekly time in real work. Half a day for Years 10 and 11 and 2 days per week for Years 12 and 13.





CurriCulum

PrOject BaSeD learning

Project based learning lies at the heart of the Studio Schools’ curriculum model. We believe it is essential that all students understand why they are learning what they are being taught. Students will apply their learning to a variety of projects which may combine more than one subject. For example, students will create a dish themselves and then learn how to package, price and market that product for general sale.

This project combines both Food Technology, Maths and Business. Year 10 and 11 students study a vocational qualification at level 2 alongside core and optional GCSEs, whilst Year 12 and 13 students specialise in a vocational qualification at level 3 and possibly an ‘A’ level or two as well.

The International Food & Travel Studio offers a unique style of education based on personalised learning and the combination of vocational BTEC diplomas with academic GCSE and A Level subjects in a work related environment supported by local employers. The Studio believes in coaching, developing and supporting individual students to achieve maximum success in whatever a student wishes to do.



vOcatiOnal PathWayS

travel & tourism

Our BTEC Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Travel & Tourism offer opportunities in many diverse areas across the travel & tourism industries. The courses cover a wide variety of subject areas including aviation operations, travel agencies and tourist destinations.

hospitality & catering

Our BTEC Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Hospitality and Catering, aim to introduce and extend the knowledge and understanding of students in this industry. It covers the preparation, cooking and finishing of a range of dishes, plus aspects of the working environment such as health and safety, customer relations, healthy lifestyles and working relationships.

Business

Business encompasses a broad range of fields, including retail, human resources, finance, law, sales, marketing and administration. The BTEC Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Business are designed to introduce learners to working in the sector and develop students’ knowledge for further study or entry into the work place.



Although some subjects within the Key Stage 4 curriculum are mandatory, the Studio provides an excellent opportunity for students to choose a pathway and combination of qualifications that best suits their individual needs and career aspirations.

kEy STagE 4 (yEarS 10 aNd 11)

core (mandatory) gcSe subjects

• Maths• English• ICT• PhysicalEducation

vocational Subjects (Students choose one of these per year)

• BTECLevel2Diploma in Travel & Tourism• BTECLevel2Diploma in Hospitality and Catering• BTECLevel2Diploma in Business

*all courses are subject to change. Please see website and insert for latest information.

Optional gcSe Subjects (Students choose 2 of these)

• FoodTechnology• AppliedScience• History• Geography• ModernForeignLanguage (See insert for language options)• Citizenship



The International Food & Travel Studio post 16 education provides the next stage in a student’s development and provides solid progression pathways into either full-time employment or onto to Higher Education.

Students can choose to combine A Level subjects with a BTEC vocational diploma or opt for a completely vocational curriculum. Students have the following 3 options:1. Choose 2 A Levels and 6 units (equivalent to 1 A Level) of a BTEC diploma2. Choose 1 A Level and 12 units (equivalent to 2 A Levels) of a BTEC diploma3. Choose a full 18 unit BTEC diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels)In addition to the above choices, students can opt to resit their GCSE Maths and English.

kEy STagE 5 (yEarS 12 aNd 13)

a level Options

• Maths• English• FoodTechnology• AppliedScience• ICT• Citizenship• ModernForeignLanguage (See insert for language options)• Geography• History

vocational Subjects

• BTECLevel3Diploma in Travel & Tourism• BTECLevel3Diploma in Hospitality and Catering• BTECLevel3Diploma in Business

gcSe resits

• Maths• English

*all courses are subject to change. Please see website and insert for latest information.


This is a fantastic opportunity for my son to focus his learning in a targeted way linked to his choice of career. The added bonus is the link to work placements which is a completely different approach to work experience in schools. My son is excelling being part of something unique in Bradford and I would recommend any parent to consider this as an option for their son or daughter. mohammed khan Father of Year 10 student



ENriChmENTThe International Food & Travel Studio offers a wide range of shorter courses and activities designed to enrich and extend your skills and knowledge to develop you as a person, living life to the full with a proactive and positive outlook on your future. Some of these shorter courses and activities will compliment your vocational studies whilst others will help you to discover your own potential.

• CabinCrew Certificate• AviationOperations Certificate• SensoryEvaluationof Food Products

• FirstAid

• HealthyLifestyle

• SafetyandWellBeing

• DukeofEdinburghAward

• SportsLeadershipAward

• OutdoorAdventure Activities

• PeerMentoring

• FoodSafetyAward

• CitizenshipAward

These include:



The Studio School offers students the chance to gain real work experience on a weekly basis throughout the school year. This is essential to the Studio’s vision of developing individuals with the experience and skills they need to enter the workplace. A significant portion of all students’ weekly time will be spent working in local businesses across the City and local area.

This goes far beyond the typical two week work experience offered by traditional schools and gives our students a first-hand insight into the working world resulting in work ready individuals for the UK and International job market.

wOrk plaCEmENTS

year 10 & 11

½ day per week on work placement

year 12 & 13

2 days per week on work placement



One of the foundations of the International Food & Travel Studio is our links to employers. There are an ever increasing number of high profile organisations who are supporting the Studio by providing work placements to students and inputting their expertise into the Studio curriculum.

“The Studio School is an exciting innovative project which the Aagrah is delighted to support. It focuses on developing young people by linking

student qualifications with on-site job training and the opportunity

of earning money. Successful completion of the programme

will benefit the local community in so many ways”.

mohamed aslam mbE,

Aagrah’s Managing Director

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The International Food & Travel Studio is proud and excited to provide some fantastic and unique facilities for our students. These include:

recently renOvateD StuDiO BuilDingOur recently renovated building was finished just in time for the start of the Studio term.

faCiliTiES

iPaDSEach and every student is provided with an iPad. This is not just for the fun factor. Gone are the days of large, chunky desk top computers. iPads enable students to learn, work and discover in a more portable and flexible way than ever before.



State Of the art DemOnStratiOn KitchenAnother of our eye-catching facilities includes a circular demonstration kitchen, equiped with state-of-the-art induction hobs, visible from inside inside and outside the Studio building.

OPen Plan envirOnmentWe believe an open plan environment breeds an open community. Our learning coaches aren’t locked away in a staff room. They are visible and available whenever our students need them.

interactive Digital theatreThe Studio has a huge interactive digital theatre room to provide students with an incredible learning tool.



claSSrOOm cOnverteD 737 aircraft fuSelageWhere better to learn about international travel (and any other subject for that matter!) than inside a 737 aircraft classroom directly in front of the Studio building?!

aPPle ict infraStructureThe ICT infrastructure of the International Food & Travel Studio is 100% Apple. This is because we believe it is the best, and why settle for anything else?!

trinity green camPuSAs we are part of the Bradford College Family, all of our students have access to the fantastic sports facilities at Trinity Green Campus.


“The International Food & Travel Studio is an exciting member of Bradford’s education provision, offering young people the opportunity to experience real work placements whilst gaining vocational and academic qualifications, to give them the best chance of employment. Provident Financial are delighted to support the Studio School.” mike Elliot, Provident Financial, HR Director

Bradford



We are now taking applications into Year 10 and Year 12 for a September 2013 start.

year 10 aPPlicatiOnSPlease complete the enclosed Year 10 application form and return to the address stated.

Alternatively, you can apply online. Please visit www.bradford.gov.uk/ bmdc/education_and_skills and follow the links to school admissions.

year 12 aPPlicatiOnSPlease complete the enclosed Year 12 application form and return to the address stated.

hOw TO applyimPOrtant DateS

Open Days

Come and meet us for one of our open events. Take a tour, view a demonstration and discuss all the options available to you with the Studio team.

taster Days

Taster Days give you the opportunity to introduce yourself to all things Studio. Take a tour and work on fun, short projects in each of the three subject areas (Hospitality & Catering, Travel & Tourism and Business).

*All important dates and times are listed in the enclosed handout and on our website www.iftstudio.co.uk

If you have any questions or queries about the application process please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on 01274 438971 or by email at [email protected]

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By carWe are located 500m from City Park on Thornton road. Due to our Bradford city centre location and to maximise the size of the building and facilities for our students, the International Food & Travel Studio does not have a car park. There is on street parking available along Thornton road and two pay car parks within walking distance of the Studio (see map below). Post code for Satellite navigation devices is BD1 2DX.

By BusThe Studio can be reached by a number of bus routes which run through the city centre. The following routes run down Thornton road and therefore run right past the Studio: 615, 616, 636, 637.

By trainThe Studio is within a 10 minute walk of Bradford Interchange train station (www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/bdi/details.html) and within a 15 minute walk of Bradford Forster Square train station (www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/bdq/details.html).


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International Food & Travel StudioA: 88 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2DX

T: 01274 438971E: [email protected]: www.iftstudio.co.uk

Newschool >> Newdirection

International Food & Travel

Studio

Full-time Prospectus 2012-2013

international food & travel studio prospectus 2012-13

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