South Worcestershire School of Enterprise

A New Practical, Work-oriented Learning Experience for 13-18 Year Old Students

Introducing the School of Enterprise

From September 2013, the School of Enterprise will be, for the right young person, a fast track route into employment and a strong foundation for a successful career in business. The new School will place the students' learning in the real world and develop in them the skills they need to succeed as the business people of the future.

Video Introduction to Studio Schools

For 13-16 year old students:

  • The opportunity to flourish in a small school environment of no more than 300 students
  • Excellent learning and teaching in a core of GCSEs including Maths, English and Science as well as Business Studies and Information Technology
  • Vocational training in Automotive Repair and Engineering, Creative Media and IT, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing or Plumbing and Heating
  • Personal coaching to support pupils throughout their studies to achieve their full potential and where parents are regularly updated
  • Weekly real work experience to develop core personal skills including problem solving, a strong work ethic, self management, communication and teamwork
  • Entrepreneurial activities, contests and enterprise projects

For 16-18 year old students:

The Sixth Form will focus specifically on students becoming independent business people, young entrepreneurs. They will undertake an Extended National Diploma in Business Studies while establishing their own small businesses for profit. The young people will learn product development, marketing, accounting, employment law and management all in a real world setting.

These young people will actively engage with local businesses and business leaders through the Federation of Small Businesses and the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Upon completing their Sixth Form education these young people will be able to continue their studies at university or embark on developing their own business.

Value to Business Leaders

The School of Enterprise is designed to serve the needs of local employers across Worcestershire and the surrounding areas. Young people will gain the key skills and attributes that local businesses have said they require:

  • a strong work ethic
  • self management
  • communication and maths skills
  • teamwork
  • problem solving and personal initiative
  • self presentation and professional appearance
  • customer service skills

These skills and attributes will be embedded into their curriculum and provide local employers with young people who are work-ready and able to make a positive contribution to the business of any future employers. We need our local employers as partners to develop our young people.

Information Evening

On the 15th February we hosted an information evening for interested parties to learn more about the School of Enterprise. For anyone that missed it, you're able to download the handout that was distributed to those who attended.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are receiving lots of enquiries about the Studio School and have compiled a Frequently Asked Questions Information Sheet for parents and employers.

Updates

Register your Interest

Online

To register your interest in the School of Enterprise, please complete the form to the right.

By Post

Alternatively, you can download and complete our registration form, and post it to the following address:

Principals Office
South Worcestershire College
FREEPOST WR448
Evesham
WR11 4BR.