Prime Minister Highlights Studio Schools

'Education for the new global age'

Speaking in south London on Monday 5 May 2009, Gordon Brown highlighted the innovative work of the Studio Schools Trust.

'We will free up schools to push forward the frontier of innovation like the ..Young Foundation which is currently developing studio schools with seven local authorities - engaging young people by offering a range of qualifications through an enterprise based curriculum and working in partnership with local businesses to help pupils develop employability skills...

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The Studio Schools Trust is a joint venture between Edge and the Young Foundation, established to develop and promote Studio Schools. These innovative schools will have a strong emphasis on practical work and enterprise, teaching the curriculum through interdisciplinary enterprise education. They will provide an alternative approach suitable for young people looking for a more entrepreneurial option or alienated by traditional pedagogy. Working with our local partners and the DCSF, the first wave of Studio Schools will be opened in Blackpool, Kirklees, Lambeth, Luton, Newham, Oldham, and South Tyneside.

To find out more about Studio Schools please contact Emma Nixon on 020 8709 9279 or email emma.nixon@studioschoolstrust.org