News and Events

In response to a parliamentary question from the MP for Vauxhall Kate Hoey, the Secretary of State for Education, Ed Balls MP confirmed that money for Studio Schools would be separate from the money for the Building Schools for the Future.

Studio Schools was included in the Alternative Provision White Paper published 21st May 2008, following on from its earlier inclusion in the Children’s Plan published in December.

Studio Schools™ continue to gain momentum following its recent launch and inclusion in government speeches and thinking on promising education initiatives. This builds on the momentum established by the national pilot that started last September at Barnfield College in Luton and the detailed planning for studio schools now being conducted at eight local authority areas around the UK.

Arrival Education empowers young people to approach the fundamental question of 'what do you want to do in your life?' through its success skills programme.

Lord Andrew Adonis, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Schools and Learners hosted the reception for the launch of the next phase of Studio Schools on Tuesday 4th of December at the RSA. In attendance were officials and representatives from central and local government, schools, national and local businesses, and a range of charitable foundations - all interested in building upon the progress made thus far.