stephenson studio school

Sixth Form Option Booklet

2 The Stephenson Studio School

Introduction to Stephenson Studio SchoolSixth Form

The Stephenson Studio School is a small school. Our whole

approach is in supporting learners to be successful at work, in

further education or training, or in university. Seven essential

elements lie at heart of the Stephenson Studio School model,

elements that have been developed through extensive research

and consultation with employers, education experts and young

people.

The essential elements of the Studio School are:

� Employability and enterprise skills

� Real work

� Key qualifications

� Small Schools

� Personalised curriculum

� Students of all abilities

� Practical learning

Sixth form option booklet 3

Contents

Subject Page

About The Stephenson Studio School Sixth Form 4

Biology 6

Business studies 7

Chemistry 8

English Language 8

English Literature 10

French and Spanish 11

Geography 12

History 13

ICT 14

Mathematics and Further Mathematics 15

Physics 16

Psychology 17

Sociology 18

BTEC National Applied Science (Level 3) 20

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 21

ASDAN - Certificate in Personal Effectiveness

(COPE) and Wider Key Skills 22

CREATE Skills 24

Recreational activities 26


Students will have a choice of two qualification routes, 'A' levels

or the BTEC Applied Science Route. Those who opt for 'A' levels

will have the choice of three 'A' levels plus Extended Project

Qualification and ASDAN COPE in Year 12 and Wider Key skills

in Year 13. Those who opt for the BTEC Route will undertake

their BTEC course plus Extended Project Qualification and

ASDAN COPE in Year 12 and Wider Key skills in Year 13.

About The Stephenson Studio School SixthForm (Year 12 and 13)

Stephenson Studio School is a small school with a 'big school'

breadth of choice. Class sizes are capped at 20 and every student

is treated as an individual with a personal coach to support you

throughout your time in the sixth form.

All students will have a personal coach with whom they meet at

least once per fortnight to review progress and plan further, that

supports the learning sessions they have during the three days

per week they are in the sixth form centre.

Sixth form students will undertake two days per week

employment which is carefully planned and facilitated through the

personal coach. During the time with each employer, which will

usually be for a minimum of six months per internship, students

will make a measurable contribution to their business and will

acquire the CREATE skills (see separate section for details) which

are so highly valued by employers. Students will be encourages to

take part in recreational activities to ensure that they have a

rounded curriculum.


� Did they enjoy the subject at GCSE?

� Did they feel at GSCE that they wanted to learn more?

� Did the student's teacher believe they had an aptitudefor the subject?

� Is the student confident about other related subjects(such as Maths or English)?


Students will develop their microscope skills by observing

specimens and drawing diagrams. There is also an opportunity to

attend a residential field course so that ecological studies can be

carried out in a variety of habitats.

Complementary Subjects

Students who may wish to pursue a biological subject at

university will find that chemistry is usually a requirement.

Geography is useful for environmental and ecology-related

courses. Physics, Maths, ICT, Psychology are also complimentary.

None of these subjects is essential however and some students

choose Biology as their only science subject.

In addition to general degree courses in the biological sciences

you could apply for more specific subjects such as Biochemistry,

Microbiology, Genetics or Physiology. Biology is desirable for

medicine and veterinary science. It can also be combined with

other disciplines such as a language or business studies. An

interest in biology can lead to an extensive range of different

careers. These include careers in Medicine and Healthcare,

Subjects that may be studied at A Level

BIOLOGY

The AS and A2 Biology courses involve the study of the structureof living organisms and their fundamental processes. The topicsare varied and extend on those studied at GCSE as well asintroducing new areas such as behaviour, cell organisation andbiotechnology.

� Enthusiasm and commitment

� An enquiring mind - always wanting to know more

� and understand the subject at a deeper level

� An interest in living things and the environment

� A willingness to learn detailed information

� An aptitude for practical work

The lessons involve both theory and practical work and students

will use different study skills including: making notes, preparing

information for presentations, planning, executing and writing up

experiments. Students will be expected to revise for tests at the

end of each topic and be able to apply their knowledge in short

structured questions as well as longer essay-type assessments.


BUSINESS STUDIES

This course provides an opportunity to study in depth how

businesses operate in the modern world on a local, national and

global basis. All aspects of business behaviour and the

relationships between businesses and consumers are covered.

These include how businesses are managed, their strategies for

success and how they deal with the ever-changing business

environment.

The main emphasis is on the application of knowledge to

practical business situations and the course covers a wide range

of issues including business start ups and growth, marketing,

managing people and the impact of international trade. The

teaching is based on current events, placing a premium on up-

to-date issues, which are accessible to students.

The course content is broad. Students are not required to

have taken particular subjects prior to this course, however,

students should have an interest in current affairs. They should

be comfortable with expressing themselves in short essay

form. They should also be able to carry out financial analysis.

The course relies upon personal research and students' ability

Education, the Environment, Food and Drink, Biotechnology and

agriculture.

For further details, visit the Institute of Biology website

www.job.org


consolidating the ideas and reading around them. The use of ICT

is encouraged and some specialised software introduced.

Students who have taken Chemistry at GCSE will extend their

practical skills.

The Royal Society of Chemistry's posters say "Not all chemists

wear white coats". Sixth form chemistry can lead to a degree in

Chemistry which opens up an enormous range of career

possibilities, both in and out of science. For details and ideas go

to http://www.chemsoc.org/careers. An exciting career in

chemistry research is available to those who really excel at the

subject. Some sixth formers find chemistry an asset in applying

for courses in another scientific field, eg. materials science,

biochemistry, medicine and physiotherapy. Degree courses

combining chemistry with languages, management, law and

countless other disciplines are also available.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The study of English Language at AS and A2 level provides

students with a natural progression from their GCE study of

to undertake independent investigations using periodicals, the

internet and books. Such research will be used in set

assignments and classroom discussions. Assessment is through

two exams each year which require candidates to interpret

and evaluate selected current news items using their

knowledge of how businesses work.

Students may apply to university business schools offering

degrees in management-related courses in specialist areas such as

marketing, finance or retailing. The discipline also fits well with

social sciences and politics. The subject provides an ideal basis for

a career in business as an entrepreneur or in a senior corporate

role. It is also an excellent means of gaining a better

understanding of current affairs.

CHEMISTRY

Chemistry lessons involve both theory and practical work.

Students will use different study skills including: making notes,

preparing information for presentations, revising for tests at the

end of each topic, executing and writing up experiments. They

will be expected to spend more time outside lessons


conversation and how language functions in different social

contexts:

Unit 1: Categorising Texts

Unit 2: Creating Texts.

At A2, students explores the nature and functions of language,

how its key constituent parts have developed under the influence

of a variety of contextual factors and how these changes may be

analysed and evaluated creatively:

Unit 3: Developing Language

Unit 4: Investigating Language

English Language. It encourages students to develop their interest

and appreciation of English, through learning about its structures

and its functions, its developments and its variations. It allows

students to develop their ability to express themselves in speech

and writing, producing texts for different audiences, purposes

and in different genres. This subject can be studied alongside

English Literature or on its own.

� Develop methods of exploring and understandingspoken and written language in use

� Understand the roles of purposes, audiences andcontexts and the impact of these pressures uponlanguage production and reception

� Use linguistic methods to analyse and investigate avariety of extracts taken from everyday sources.

At AS, this specification enables students to explore the

fundamental structures and functions of writing, speech and


purpose and methods of achieving that purpose; this means

building on the skills gained at GCSE. You will develop a broad

understanding of some of the ways in which literature is written

and read and will be prepared for written exam and coursework

- much as you are already used to. In terms of workload, expect

an exam-style essay about once a week, independent note taking

and wider reading, especially in relation to coursework.

Thorough preparation for lessons will be vital, as will be the

enthusiasm to communicate your ideas in discussion and debate

which is the basis of all lessons. All 'A' level subject studies are

also delivered through projects which enable the application of

knowledge and skills to real life situations. The projects are

commissioned by clients who will use the outcomes of the

projects to support either their business or the local community.

English will complement other subjects such as History and

Geography and is extremely popular with linguists and scientists

who enjoy a different method of study. With respect to further

education, the subject is highly popular in its own right and well

respected for its academic rigour, but is also useful for any arts-

related courses such as journalism, law and philosophy. In career

terms, "the world is your oyster".

ENGLISH LITERATURE

English at AS and A2 has always been a dynamic and forward

looking subject. It is a literature-based course which includes the

study of an exciting range of poetry, prose and drama and covers

a period of time ranging form the 14th century to the present

day. Students should expect to read texts from Shakespeare,

Chaucer and Austen as well as from contemporary authors such

as Mark Haddon, Angela Carter and Khaled Hossein!

� Choose this subject if you have a passion for readingand discovery and a genuine interest in the waywriters express their ideas

� Choose it if you are confident about your ability towrite - and enjoy expressing your ideas both onpaper or orally

� Choose it because you like to think independentlyand know you are well-motivated

� Choose it because you enjoyed GCSE and want toexplore literature more deeply

All tasks undertaken during the course relate to close literary

analysis: understanding the relationship between the writer's


language, at least at AS, is not seen as a plus. As with University

courses, so with careers. The possible range is huge, and only a

minority make their languages their career, though very many use

their languages as a tool in their working life.

FRENCH AND SPANISH

Advanced qualifications in modern languages are a huge plus in

our increasingly international world. They are an enormously

useful tool in themselves, or as add-ons to a very wide range of

other subjects, and open many doors to you.

Advanced GCE languages are basically more of what you are

used to from GCSE. Languages do not get more difficult the

further you take them; you just learn more of them, spread

your wings and enjoy being able to cope in a bigger range of

situations.

Languages go with any other subjects, at least up to AS, and we

have had people use an A2 language as part of their package for

medicine at University too, though it is more usual to combine a

language at that level with at least one other non-science subject

- or other language! Doing a language at Advanced GCE does not

for a minute mean you have to carry it on at University. Some do,

but many use it as part of their bundle for a huge range of

courses. It is difficult to think of any course for which a modern


� You will be aware of events around you and appreciatethat people have different views and there are differentsolutions to issues

You can combine Geography with a range of other subjects. The

following show some complementary subjects and the possible

careers, but they are merely illustrations to stimulate your

imagination and there are many, many more.

Maths, Physics, Chemistry + = Medicine, Surveying,

Meteorology

Economics, ICT, Languages, Maths + = Banking,

Planning, Tourism, Accountancy

Art, design, ICT + = Architecture, Cartography,

Graphic Design

English, Languages, History, ICT + = Publishing,

Law, Journalism

Biology, Chemistry + = Management, Environmental

Sciences

GEOGRAPHY

Geography at both AS and A2 comprises both human and

physical units in which you will earn about a wide range of topics

such as:

� The issues that affect people and the places they live in

� How people affect the environment we all live in

� What decisions are being made about the management ofresources

� An appreciation of current events and world problems such asnatural hazards and the plight of refugees

� How to plan a fieldwork investigation - the collection ofprimary and secondary data and how to analyse it

The skills you learn are wide and varied. If you study

Geography you will have the following advantages:

� You will know about local, national and global issues andbe able to talk about them

� You will have developed skills such as using maps,photographs, diagrams and statistics, explaining your ideasclearly to others


History compliments most other subjects:

� The literacy and communication skills developed fit in wellwith subjects like English, Classics and Religious Studies

� The analytical skills complement Maths and Sciences very well

� Linguists and Geographers are also very welcome - aninternational outlook is always useful

History is a highly regarded subject and admissions tutors will see

a good grade as proof of intelligence, regardless of what you go

on to do next. The skills of assimilating and analysing information

and formulating and communicating arguments are ones which

employers in Business, Law, Journalism and the Civil Service are

always keen on. Your particular expertise might also take you

into areas like research, museums, the arts and teaching.

HISTORY

This is not simply learning the facts of the past but analysing key

historical events and developments to better understand the

modern world. History allows us to look at a vast array of other

subjects such as Politics, Economics, Psychology, Geography,

medicine and other sciences in order to understand why things

are as they are.

� Well motivated and capable of working independently

� Articulate with sound literacy skills

� Interested and willing to debate ideas andinterpretations

Above all, you should be genuinely interested in the past.

As well as document work, where you will be analysing historical

sources, you will be expected to write essays - but that isn't

actually as bad as it sounds. You will be expected to read around

the subject and use a wide range of materials - articles, books,

films and internet sites. Willingness to chip into any discussion

will also be helpful.


via a Business and Information Systems degree. There remains

strong demand for new employees with business and technology

common sense. Over 90% of all management jobs require

significant use of ICT.

ICT

Information and Communication Technology is an exciting subject

that enables students to have a thorough understanding of how

technology improves business: when to use ICT; to understand

the successful application of ICT and value for money. The course

tests students on practical experience in identifying methods of

solution, and the design, implementation, testing and evaluation

of actual solutions based on a variety of applications software that

processes different types of data.

� Patience and tenacity to stick with a problem to findthe right solution

� An interest in business and how ICT supportsbusinesses

� Accurate attention to detail

� Creative flair

ICT and Business Studies are excellent 'A' level subjects to study

together should students wish to pursue a career in big business


any homework given by trying extra examples, especially from

the end of chapter exercises.

Mathematics, apart from its own inherent value, supports a wide

range of subjects and has applications to many fields -

mathematics can be studied with anything at AS and A2!

Further mathematics is advisable for those going on to a maths,

physics or engineering degree.

Mathematics at Advanced GCE is essential for many University

degrees, but is also a good background for degrees in geography,

MATHEMATICS AND FURTHER MATHEMATICS

The AS course consists of three units; two core units of pure

mathematics and one application unit of statistics. The core units

deal with algebraic techniques, co-ordinate geometry,

trigonometry, series and elementary calculus. One of the core

units is examined with a non-calculator paper. Statistics is

essentially about probability techniques and correlation/

regression. The A2 course extends the pure mathematics with

two further units and introduces and mechanics unit. Mechanics

covers forces in equilibrium and motion, kinematics and

momentum.

Further Mathematics is also available, requiring another three

units for AS or six for A2. These will include further compulsory

pure mathematic units and some choice of additional application

units in statistics, mechanics or discreet mathematics. Discrete

mathematics covers algorithms, graph theory, networks and

linear programming. Further mathematics cannot be taken alone.

Key skills are required. Students' algebraic skills need to be

basically sound to attempt AS/A2 mathematics as the course

relies heavily upon algebra. It is vital that students supplement


PHYSICS

Physics help us to understand how our world works, from the

tiny particles which make up our world, to huge galaxies. It is the

foundation of modern technology and development.

If you have enjoyed physics so far and want to continue your

studies, then consider taking A-level Physics at Stephenson

Studio School. The course we offer is varied and challenging, and

offers opportunities for students with a wide range of interests.

The course on offer takes a contextual approach to ensure that

the topics covered are engaging and exciting, and apply to the

real world.

� An enquiring mind and asks how things work, enjoysa challenge and likes problem solving

� Strong mathematical skills (at least AS maths ishelpful, especially for A2 physics)

� Strong practical skills, can relate theory to realexperiments

� Ability to write logically, expressing complex ideasclearly and concisely

psychology, sports science, economics and many others. Careers

which need mathematics include scientific research, actuarial

work, economics and statistical services and teaching. Other

avenues include investment banking and financial modelling,

accountancy, information technology systems, operational

research and producing coding systems for banks and

government. Companies often look for people who have been

trained in mathematical thinking.

Lessons will be mainly through class teaching on electronic

interactive or ordinary whiteboards with discussion, but use of

appropriate software, spreadsheets, revision dvds/materials and

web sites will support your studies.


are essential in a wide range of careers.

The Institute of Physics website has much more information on

the options following A-level Physics (www.iop.org).

The course is assessed through exams and practical assessments.

The majority of the content is assessed in formal examinations,

one for each of the two units studied at AS, and the same for A2.

The exams are each worth 20% of the final qualification, and the

practical assessments are worth 10% in each year.

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind, and

behaviour. It is both a thriving academic discipline and a vital

professional practice. Psychologists and psychological research

have a big impact on all aspects of public life, particularly in areas

such as education, health, the economy, industry, and the

criminal justice system. Advanced GCE Psychology gives you an

understanding of important aspects of human behaviour. The

course covers a range of fascinating topics such as child

development, stress, aggression, eating disorders, social

relationships, media influences on behaviour, schizophrenia,

AS level studies are a step up from GCSE, some of the content

will be familiar, but the depth of study is greater. It is necessary to

support your studies with work outside the classroom;

consolidating ideas and reading around upcoming areas.

There is a large practical aspect to the course, building upon skills

from GCSE and preparing students for further study beyond A-

level.

- Although not essential, it is helpful to

study A-level Maths alongside Physics, as many similar subject

areas are covered. Chemistry and biology can help with the

practical skills needed for A-level Physics. Depending on your

plans, many subjects can work alongside Physics, and it can be

helpful to have a range of subjects at A-level.

- A-level Physics will be an asset for many career paths,

including the obvious options of further studies in physics, maths

or engineering. Any health care profession will benefit from the

study of physics at A-level; medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry or

radiography to name a few. As well as careers as diverse as

architecture, meteorology and sports science. Physics can

provide many of the analytical and problem solving skills which


forensic psychology, occupational therapy, nursing and midwifery,

engineering, physiotherapy, design, human resource

management, marketing, occupational psychology, banking,

accountancy, management consultancy, law, teaching, social

work, criminology, educational psychology, journalism, publishing

and public relations. For more information, visit the British

Psychological Society website at www.bps.org.uk

SOCIOLOGY

Sociology is the systematic study of people, social life, and

society. It is a highly regarded academic subject that is taught at

all the top universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard.

Sociologists are interested in a wide variety of fascinating topics

such as health and illness (sociology of medicine), feminism

(social theory, religious cults (sociology of religion), suicide

(criminology, divorce, the cult of celebrity (media), human rights

(law), voting behaviour (politics), poverty, and unemployment

(socio-economics). AS/A2 sociology gives you an understanding

of fundamental aspects of society, and of how sociologists study

and explain people's behaviour.

ethics, and memory; and will give you a critical understanding of a

range of theories such as psychoanalysis and behaviourism.

� A genuine interest in human behaviour

� An ability to learn and critically evaluate theories andstudies

� A reasonable understanding of statistics (a grade Bor above in GCSE Maths)

Psychology is taught using a variety of enjoyable active learning

techniques (for example, mind mapping, quizzes, card matching

and poster presentations). You will make revision notes, draw

diagrams, answer short questions, write 12-mark mini essays,

make presentations, discuss theories, and conduct mini

experiments and observations.

Psychology goes well with any subject. It complements both

science and arts subjects, particularly biology, chemistry, physics,

geography, sociology, and economics.

Possible careers include medicine, health psychology, psychiatry,


and internationally; the sociological study of the nature and social

distribution of mental illness.

Sociology can provide strong foundations for degrees such PPE

(Oxford), law, international relations, criminology, and SPS

(Cambridge); as well as for careers such as human resource

management, marketing, banking, management consultancy, civil

service, local and national government, journalism, teaching,

social work, educational psychology, publishing, public relations,

probation service, occupational therapy, nursing and midwifery.

For further details, see the British Sociological Association

website at www.britsoc.co.uk.

� A genuine interest in human relationships - fromindividual behaviour to societies

� An ability to learn and critically evaluate complextheories and studies

� An aptitude for writing short answer questions andmini-Essays

Sociology is taught using a variety of enjoyable active learning

techniques (e.g., mind mapping, quizzes, card matching, tabular

work). Students will make revision notes, answer short

questions, write essays, make PowerPoint presentations and

evaluate studies and theories.

Sociology can compliment subjects such as geography,

psychology, English, religious studies and economics. For students

keen to study science and who want a career in medicine,

sociology is a very useful fourth subject. It can demonstrate a

deeper understanding of the social implications of core related

issues. For example, in addressing health issues students may

consider the unequal social distribution of health and illness in the

United Kingdom by social class, age, gender, ethnicity and region,


transferable and will enable individuals to meet changingcircumstances, whether these arise from a shift in their ownstatus or employment, or general changes in applied Sciencepractice, provision or environment

� Giving learners the opportunity to gain a national recognisedvocationally specific qualification to enter employment as aScience Technician or Assistant Practitioner, or to progress toother vocational qualifications such as Edexcel Level 5 BTECHigher Nationals in Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry,Applied Physics or health-related or other science relatedqualifications

� Providing opportunities for learners to focus on thedevelopment of the major key skills and the wider key skills,such as improving their own learning and performance andworking with others, in context

� Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range ofskills and techniques, personal qualities and attributesessential for successful performance in working life

On successful completion of a BTEC National qualification,

learners can progress into or within employment and/or continue

their study at University in the same vocational area.

Scientists work in industry, the health service, government

establishments and educational institutions. Fields of work

include research and development and scientific analysis, and

there are job opportunities in almost every industry, from Food

and Drink to Pharmaceuticals. The BTEC Level 3 National

BTEC Nationals are qualifications that are designed to provide

specialist work related qualifications in a range of sectors. They

give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they

need to prepare them for employment.

Students have the opportunity to gain the equivalent of 3 'A'

Levels through an assignment based approach to learning. This

covers units from all three Science disciplines.

These qualifications offer an approach which is different to other

NQF Level 3 qualifications in Science and will appeal to learners

who prefer portfolio based assessment covering a variety of

scientific investigations.

The BTEC Nations in Applied Science have been developed in

the Science sector to focus on:

� Flexibility of pathway to suit learners' needs, providing a rangeof applied qualifications in Biology, Chemistry, Physics,Environmental Science, Laboratory and Industrial Science,Medical Science and Forensic Science

� Giving learners the opportunity to acquire technical andemployability skills, knowledge and understanding which are


The Extended Project Qualification is equivalent to an AS Level.

Using a six grade scale from A* to E, it attracts UCAS Points.

EPQ prepares students for university study. It develops and

provides evidence of the skills universities are looking for:

� Experience of in-depth study in specialised topics, e.g.Medical Research, Politics or Astronomy, closer to actualuniversity courses

� Confidence to work independently and creatively

� Practice in essay writing and independent research

Diplomas in Applied Science offer the opportunity to specialise in

areas ranging from Forensics to Medicine.

It provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities

beyond their abilities beyond the A Level syllabus and prepare for

university or their future career. It can also be used to earn extra

UCAS points.

It allows students to embark on largely self-directed projects. By

taking responsibility for the choice and design of an individual

project (or an individual role in a group project) they:

� Become more critical, reflect and independent learners

� Develop and apply decision making and problem solving skills

� Increase their planning, research, analysis, synthesis,evaluation and presentation skills

� Learn to apply new technologies confidently

� Demonstrate creativity, initiative and enterprise


Students choose challenges from the following six modules:

� Active Citizenship

� Work Related Activities

� Career Planning

� Global Awareness

� Enrichment Activities

� Extended Project

Students gain credits for challenges completed, with two credits

awarded for 20 hours of activity, three credits for 30 hours and

five credits for 50 hours. Students must gain a minimum of 15

credits to complete the fully qualification, choosing challenges

from at least three modules.

Students produce a portfolio of evidence, which should

demonstrate competence in the Wider Key Skills (Working with

Others, Improving Own Learning and Performance and Problem

Solving) at Level 3 and the units Planning and Carrying Out

Research, Communicating Through Discussion and Planning and

Giving an Oral Presentation at Level 3.

CoPE provides a framework for the development, assessment

and accreditation of generic and wider key skills and wider

activities, through a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3.

The qualification offers imaginative ways of accrediting young

people's activities. It promotes, and allows centres to record a

wide range of personal qualities, abilities and achievements of

young people, as well as introducing them to new activities and

challenges.

CoPE Level 3 is primarily intended for students in post-16

education and offers an ideal solution to the accreditation of the

wider activities frequently undertaken as a central part of the

post-16 experience.

CoPE at Level 3 has recognition from UCAS and is worth 70

UCAS points (roughly equivalent to an A Grade at AS Level).

The qualification offers progression to Main Key Skills and Wider

Key Skills at Level 3.


Evidence for the Wider Key Skills may be drawn from work

undertaken within: GCSE, GCE, AVCE, GNVQ and NVQ

Qualifications; ASDAN programmes; work experience;

employment; voluntary or youth work.

The Wider Key skills qualifications aim to develop and recognise

each candidate's ability to apply these skills in ways that are

appropriate to difference contexts and to improve the quality of

their learning and performance. They are intended for everyone,

from pupils in schools to Chief Executives in large companies.

Wider Key Skills are skills that are commonly needed for success

in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in

general. They are:

� Working with Others

� Improving Own Learning and Performance

� Problem Solving


CREATE focuses on six key skills that will enable students to

thrive both at work, at university or through further training or

study. The CREATE framework is the 'language' of the

Stephenson Studio School and these skills are formally accredited

alongside your GCSE's.

The six key skills are:

� Communication

� Relating to people

� Enterprise

� Applying knowledge

� Thinking

� Emotional intelligence

The diagram on the following page explains CREATE in further

depth.

The Studio School CREATE skills frameworkWhilst at the Stephenson Studio School students will acquire key

employability and life skills through the CREATE framework.

Five principles underpin the CREATE framework:

1 - a simple and easy to use structure that is

accessible to both students and staff;

2 - CREATE uses no jargon, only clear, basic

language that anyone can understand;

3 - every skill is assessed so that the students

know exactly what is expected of them;

4 - students are expected to exhibit their

skills in a wide range of settings, not just in school;

5 - CREATE will evolve every year to reflect

new research, qualifications and a changing jobs market.


The CREATE Framework

Communication Relating to Enterprise Applied Thinking EmotionalPeople Intelligence

Definition

Skill Area

Explain Collaborate Create School and Research InterpretingLearning myself

Express Negotiate Plan Family and Analyse ManagingRelationships myself

Present Responsibility Execute Work and Decision InterpretingEmployment others

Reflection My local Managing otherCommunity

Wider world

Learners can

communicate

effectively through a

variety of methods

Learners

understand and are

able to effectively

apply their

knowledge and

skills to a variety

of situations

Learners understand

and are able to

successfully interact

with others in a

range of

circumstances

Learners are able to

independently build

connections,

processing

information to make

reasoned

judgements and

solve problems

Learners understand

and are able to

manage theirs and

others emotions,

channelling them

effectively and

positively

Learners are

creative and have

the initiative skills

to recognise and

respond to

opportunity


All sixth form students have the opportunity to take part inrecreational activities. In addition there will be the opportunity towork towards a 'world challenge'. 'Duke of Edinburgh' and takepart in a host of clubs.

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