FTS Prospectus 2014-15

WELCOME
to the Future Tech Studio; a
progressive and innovative model of
education in Warrington.
Inside you’ll find...
Principal’s Welcome 02
What is a Studio School? 04
CREATE Framework 06
Specialisms 07
Curriculum 08
Key Stage 4 08
Key Stage 5 09
Employer Engagement 10
Project Based Learning 12
Personal Coaching 13
Enrichment 14
Work Placements 15
Will the Future Tech Studio be right for me? 17
Accomodation 18
Technology 20
Routes for progression 22
Potential Careers 23
Timetable 26
Culture 27
Houses 28
Pupil Premium 30
Parents/Carers 31
How to apply 32
Location and map 33
Our Sponsor 34
Dates for your diary 35
FUTURE TECH STUDIO | 03
I am delighted there has been such strong interest
from both students and parents in our school;
we have been oversubscribed with student
applications from across and outside the borough
in our first year.
The calibre, motivation and commitment of our
students (and their parental support) tells me we
are building something special.
Fuse together project based learning, with an industrial twist, combined
with cutting edge facilities; you have the typical Future Tech learning lab.
Students will also be reinforcing their knowledge gained in the classroom
with work experience at a number of sought after employers.
Not only this, but they will also get the highest quality 1:1 pastoral care
through our forward thinking Personal Coaching system. I look forward to
welcoming all students to Future Tech, as we give them a competitive edge
in finding their future career.
Lee Barber
Principal of Future Tech Studio

Here at Future Tech, we aim to
foster the principles of the Studio
School model through the use of
futuristic technology, to create an
innovative and engaging curriculum
which students can thrive on in
the classroom and the workplace.
Specifically, we aim to:
• Achieve Outstanding progress,
attainment and career destination
outcomes
• Innovate a project-based
curriculum, fit to prepare students
to excel in the career specialisms
of IT & Telecommunications,
Business & Finance and
Engineering
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THE FUTURE TECH STUDIO
• Embed a fully inclusive,
personalised pastoral support
system, including engagement
with parents and employers
• Implement a leadership and
management infrastructure
capable of positively impacting on
the lives of all stakeholders within
the school
• Embed a culture of
professionalism and student voice,
underpinned by the Studio School
model
What is a Studio School?
Studio Schools are a new type
of state school for 14 – 19 year
olds which are designed to better
prepare young people for the
working world.
Studio Schools pioneer a bold new
approach to learning with a focus
on teaching through enterprise
projects, personalisation and
real work. This approach ensures
students’ learning is rooted in
the real world and helps them to
develop the skills and experience
they need to flourish in life.
Studio Schools are small schools for
300 students and, with year-round
opening and a 9am-5pm working
day, they feel more like a workplace
than a school. Working closely with
local employers, Studio Schools
will offer a range of academic and
vocational qualifications at Levels 2
and 3, including GCSEs in English,
Maths and Science, as well as
work placements linked directly
to employment opportunities in
the local area. Students will gain
a broad range of employability
and life skills through the CREATE
skills framework (Communication,
Relating to Others, Enterprise,
Applied, Thinking, Emotional
Intelligence), and will have the
opportunity to progress on to
university, further training, and into
employment after completing their
studies at the Future Tech Studio.
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“I wanted to come to Future Tech because
I like the idea of studying business and
finance in more detail. I chose the business
pathway because I like the idea of opening my
own café and by studying business I will gain
valuable knowledge to help with this.”
Anya Thompson Year 10

A personalised curriculum will be offered at the Future Tech Studio, linked to work placements and projects supported by strong
employer partnerships. We will be offering a personalised approach to learning and skills development that will include the following:
A mix of academic and specialist vocational choices focused on 3 sector pathways:
IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, BUSINESS AND FINANCE, ENGINEERING
Work experience and paid work placements with major local employers as part of the curriculum, with an increased
emphasis on this from Year 12 Lessons based around real employer-led project briefs to stimulate new ways of learning
A focus on Maths, English, Science and Computer Science in all areas of the Curriculum
Applied learning using the latest technologies in a flexible working environment
Rigorous tracking and regular review of student progress working in close partnership with parents and carers
A personalised curriculum which recognises the full range of student abilities
Students at Future Tech Studio will have the opportunity to study for GCSEs and A Level
qualifications alongside vocational & professional qualifications whilst gaining valuable work experience.
At Future Tech Studio we pride ourselves
not only in helping our students achieve
the best possible academic grades but
also in developing the skills and attributes
needed in the workplace today.
The CREATE framework has been designed in order
to equip young people with the key employability
skills that they need to flourish in life.
The unique CREATE skills framework has been
designed specifically for Studio Schools and is
comprised of a wide range of employability and life
skills. CREATE stands for Communication, Relating to
others, Enterprise, Applied skills, Thinking skills and
Emotional intelligence. The CREATE skills framework
underpins all activities in the Future Tech Studio and
will be used by personal coaches to encourage and
track students’ development.
SPECIALISMS
IT & Telecommunications Business & Finance Engineering
Are you interested
in computing and
telecommunications?
Can you see yourself
working in the computing
and telecommunications
industries in the future?
As a student focusing on the IT & Telecommunications
sector you will be able to experience first-hand these
fast paced, ever changing industries. You will work on
projects directly with employers, impacting on their
real businesses, giving you the opportunity to gain
valuable knowledge and experience.
Would you like to learn
about the world of
business and finance?
Would you like to
study a wide range of
subjects from Business
Communications to
Enterprise?
As a student focusing on the Business & Finance
sector you will be introduced to the exciting world of
business through real life projects and assignments,
allowing the development of specialist skills and
knowledge.
Do you like creating and
fixing things?
Are you a practical person
who enjoys trying to find
out how things actually
work?
As a student focusing on the Engineering sector you
will have the opportunity to work with some of the
largest engineering companies in Warrington and
surrounding areas, working on real life work based
projects gaining skills and experience that you can
take back with you into the classroom and beyond.
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CURRICULUM
Key Stage 5 / Post 16
Students who join the Future Tech Studio in Year 12
have the option to study for a technical baccalaureate
which will include an OCR Technical Cambridge in their
pathway of choice accompanied by further maths and an
extended project; or chose from a selection of A Levels
that best meet their pathway of choice.
As part of the key stage 5 curriculum students will
spend 2 days a week on work placement with a local
employer in a role which directly relates to their
pathway.
During the 2014/15 academic year, Year 12 students
are working with Barclays Global Technology Centre,
Certas Energy, O2, Warrington Borough Council, United
Utilities, Live Wire and Rock Oil to name just a few.
Key Stage 4
Students who join the Future Tech Studio in Year 10 will study for 7* core GCSEs
accompanied by one further GCSE and a vocational qualification which relate to
their pathway of choice.
In addition to studying for GCSEs students will have the opportunity to spend the
equivalent to one day a week on work placement with a local employer that relates
to their chosen pathway.
Students will gain a vast array of real work experience as students at Future Tech
Studio which help prepare them for their next steps beyond their GCSE studies.
In the 2014/15 academic year, Year 10 students are working with a wide range
of companies including: Sellafield, European Metal Recycling, Brookson Contract
Accountants, the Environment Agency and Golden Gates Housing Trust.
Year 10 Core
Subjects
• GCSE English
• GCSE English Literature
• GCSE Maths
• GCSE Computer Science
• GCSE Biology*
• GCSE Chemistry*
• GCSE Physics*
Year 12
“I chose Future Tech Studio for my son as there is
a strong focus on a career path to encourage them
from Year 10 to have something to aim for.
The school appeals to me as it prepares students
for working life when the time comes, plus there
are smaller class sizes and students are treated
as young adults, in a business environment.”
Debbie Chadwick
(Parent of Logan Chadwick – Year 10)
*7 core GCSEs include separate sciences
(Biology, Chemistry & Physics), students
will have the opportunity to study for dual
science as an alternative option.

Employer Engagement is at the heart of Future Tech Studio and the success of all work placements
is as a result of quality employer partners.
The Employer Engagement Manager is responsible for developing links with key businesses and
industry leaders within IT & Telecommunications, Business & Finance and Engineering.
These links will influence curriculum and course content to ensure all students are receiving training
to suit the working environment. Built into the curriculum work placements, project based learning
and employability skills development will enable students to gain confidence about the working
world.
In addition the Employer Engagement Manager will work with students to develop CV writing,
applications, job searching skills and vital communication skills for the work place to make them
more active in industry. If you have a strong link within industry and have the capacity to take on
work experience students please contact Jenna Fielding our Employer Engagement Manager via
jenna.fielding@futuretech.warrington.ac.uk.
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT
is at the heart of Future Tech Studio
*Employer partners correct at the time of printing.
Our employer partners
We are extremely proud of our extensive selection of employer partners. Each partner supports us through a combination of Year 10 and Year 12 work placements,
industry master classes, project based learning tasks and mock interviews, plus much, much more.
“I chose Future Tech Studio because I see it
as a new and different way of learning, which
would be better suited to me. I chose the
engineering pathway because it was something
I have always been interested in.”
Leon Butterill Year 12

Here at Future Tech Studio we
understand that students will learn
in different ways. One way we will
ensure all academic learning has
meaning is by allowing students
to apply it within Project Based
Learning. Project Based Learning is
a teaching method in which different
students gain knowledge and skills
by working for an extended period
of time to investigate and respond
to a complex question, problem, or
challenge. Project Based Learning is
a dynamic approach to teaching in
which it allows students to explore
real-world problems and challenges.
The aim of this type of learning
is to enable students to be active
and engaged in their own learning.
Students are inspired to obtain a
deeper knowledge of the subjects
they are studying. Through Project
Based Learning students build
competencies valuable for today’s
world, such as problem solving,
critical thinking, collaboration,
communication, and creativity/
innovation, which are explicitly
taught and assessed. Through
Project Based Learning, students are
allowed to make informed choices
about the products to be created,
how they work, and how they use
their time and are only guided by
the teacher.
Students will be assessed in
their work, through delivering
presentations and exhibitions to
parents and employers.
PROJECT BASED
LEARNING
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Personal coaches are crucial to the successful delivery of the Future
Tech Studio curriculum model. They act as a key link point between all
aspects of the curriculum, working with students and teachers to ensure
that the curriculum is holistic, personalised and fully compliant will all
relevant National Curriculum requirements. Personal coaches will have the
following key responsibilities:
• Negotiating core project delivery by working with students at the
beginning of projects to tailor them to meet their goals and training
requirements
• Planning and coordinating the personalised learning plans and routes
for each of their students
• Supporting students to reflect on and evaluate their progress, setting
personalised targets
• Liaising with staff within the Studio School and local businesses to
monitor and observe students’ progress
• Working with teachers to provide support for core projects and
single lesson sessions, helping to ensure that all National Curriculum
requirements are delivered
• Making students aware of the progression routes available to them
and how their learning relates to them
• Acting as the primary link with parents; building relationships with
parents to ensure that they are aware of the progress that their
children are making
PERSONAL
COACHING
“I chose Future Tech because it
can give me so many different
opportunities that no other
school could.”
Natasha Le Carpentier Year 10

Work placements are a key element of the Future Tech Studio experience
and helps set our students apart from those who follow the traditional
education route. Students have the opportunity to combine academic and
vocational qualifications with real life work experiences. A work placement
offers students the chance to gain valuable experience spending time
working for an employer and carrying out duties or tasks as any other
employee of the company would.
Year 10 students will complete the equivalent of one day a week on work
placement during the academic year with an employer relevant to their
learning pathway.
Year 12 students will complete two days per week on work placement. Some
employers will offer paid work placements to Year 12 students. Payments
will be made to the school and the students who work on these placements
will be paid in the form of a bursary.
Students will have the opportunity to work with major local employers
including Barclays Global Technology Centre, Brookson Contractor
Accountants, The Environment Agency, European Metal Recycling, Golden
Gates Housing, Live Wire, National Nuclear Laboratories, United Utilities and
Warrington Borough Council.
Students will have to apply for their work placements. Then as in real life,
they will have to go through a selection process/interview with the employer.
All of our students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide
programme of sport and leisure enrichment activities. Time is allocated
during each working day to enrichment in years 10 and 11 and during the
days that students spend at the studio in years 12 and 13.
The studio benefits from a skilled set of staff, who are each able to bring
their own interests and expertise together, to offer a unique selection of
enrichment activities and clubs to our students.
Current activities include: Duke of Edinburgh Award, Performing Arts Club,
Entrepreneurs Club, STEM Club, International Club, Sailing Club and a wide
range of participation and coaching sports clubs.
ENRICHMENT WORK
PLACEMENTS
“I chose to come to Future Tech because
it promises smaller class sizes which
will make it easier for the teacher to
get around to everyone.”
I am looking forward to the project based learning as
projects offer a wide range of sources to look at and learn
from. I am also looking forward to enrichment activities
such as STEM club and the Duke of Edinburgh award.Jared Fisher Year 10

We understand that choosing a new place to further your studies can be daunting and we want to make sure
that this opportunity is the right one for you. Be assured that the studio school model has been developed in
partnership with local and national employers who are in need of future employees to fill the current skills gap.
Do you want to combine academic and vocational learning?
Do you want to gain relevant work experience in your chosen sector?
Do you want to work in a mature and business like environment?
Do you like the idea of having a personalised curriculum?
Are you aspiring towards achieving at least 5 A* - C grades at GCSE level?
Do you prefer to work in small classes?
Do you want to study in a more intimate and friendly environment?
Do you like the idea of having access to the latest technologies?
Do you like the idea of having a personal coach?
Do you want to be treated like an adult?
If you answer YES to these questions, then we are waiting to hear from you!
WILL FUTURE TECH
STUDIO BE RIGHT
FOR ME?
“Future Tech Studio appeals to us
as there are smaller class sizes,
the school offers practical, child
centred learning and the young
people are there as they want to be
and not because they have to be.”
Sue Waring Parent of a Year 10 student

ACCOMMODATION
“Having worked with prospective
students of the Future Tech Studio
from the start of the process I have
enjoyed seeing the high calibre the
school has attracted for the firstyear of opening.”We have a fantastic mix of students from across Warrington
and the surrounding areas; they have already proven
themselves to be a great bunch at the various events we
have held throughout the year. It is great to see so many of
them becoming official students of the Future Tech Studio.Steph Hutchinson - Marketing Officer
Students will be housed in this custom built,
high-spec and tech-enabled building from
January 2015.
The building, located on the Winwick Road
Learning Campus has been carefully designed
to accommodate up to 300 students over 3
floors.
The studio has been designed to closely
reflect a modern business environment, in
building design, furniture and technology
selection.
Students have access to an onsite café and
break out area. The break out area will host
students as they work on their projects and
assignments.
In addition many of the fortnightly personal
coaching sessions will take place in this
relaxed area.
The ground floor houses 2 engineering labs
which boast a vast selection of equipment
including 3D printers, CAD design suites and
laser cutters.
The state of the art science labs on the first
floor have been equipped with an extensive
range of equipment, allowing students to
truly get to grips with the Biology, Chemistry
and Physics curriculums.
Technology
At Future Tech Studio we understand the
importance of creating the perfect learning
environment to enable our students to excel.
That is why when our students enrol at Future
Tech they are given an iPad to assist them
in their learning within the classroom. Each
classroom has the highest specification of
Technology and will have cTouch screens that
allow interactive learning.
At Future Tech Studio we are committed
to working closely with our employers, and
therefore replicate the latest technology
in industry within the school. Future Tech
Studio have a designated Barclays Learning
Lab that has the highest quality of iMacs. We
believe innovation and technology is key in
allowing our students to succeed in today’s
competitive market.

At Future Tech Studio we value the importance of preparing our
students for the real world. We understand our students must
be 21st Century learners’ and competent in using the latest
technology. When students start at Future Tech Studio they
will be given an iPad to use within their studies and help assist
in their learning.
Throughout the school curriculum students will have exposure
to the latest cutting edge technology used in industry today,
including 3D printers, CAD design suites and laser cutters.
Each classroom will also have cTouch screens that allow
interactive learning.
Future Tech Studio has a designated Barclays Learning Lab
with the highest quality iMacs. We believe innovation and
technology are key in allowing our students to suceed in today’s
competitive market.
TECHNOLOGY

Example career path options Example Career 1 Example Career 2 Example Career 3
• Games Design
• Web Development
• IT Engineering
• Computer Programming
• App Design
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Graphic Design
• Animation
• IT Management
• IT Technician
• Systems Analyst
• Networking Engineering
Job Title: Computer Games Developer
Job Profile: If you love computer games
and enjoy using your imagination, this
could be ideal for you. Computer games
developers produce games for PCs and
games consoles. They also produce games
for the internet and mobile phones. The
work could involve making new games or
updating existing titles.
Most computer games developers have a
qualification. However employers may be
more interested in your software skills and
experience.
To become a computer games developer,
you will need to have creativity and
imagination. You’ll also need to be able to
work under pressure and to deadlines.
Salary: Starting salaries for artists and
programmers are usually around £25,000
a year. Experienced and skilled designers,
head programmers and producers can earn
between £30,000 and £50,000.
Many companies also offer bonuses and
share schemes for successfully completing
projects.
Job Title: IT Project Manager
Job Profile: IT project managers oversee
the planning, development and installation
of computer systems to meet their clients’
business needs. They work for all types of
organisations from the NHS to government
departments.
If you are well organised, good at solving
problems and have excellent IT skills, you
may find opportunities for a rewarding
career in this field.
To get into this job, you’ll need experience of
working on projects, for example as part of a
project support team. Qualifications will also
help, in particular, PRINCE2 certification.
Salary: Starting salaries range between
£24,000 and £28,000 a year. Experienced
project managers can earn from £30,000 to
£50,000 or more.
Salaries depend on the type of role and
the scale of the project. Extra benefits like
bonuses may be available for successfully
meeting deadlines.
Job Title: Animator
Job Profile: Animators bring drawings or
computer generated characters to life on
screen. If you want to use your imagination,
and have creative skills like drawing or
modelling, this job could be perfect for you.
To create an image that communicates with
your audience, you’ll need patience and
the ability to concentrate so that your work
is accurate and has detail. You’ll also need
good computer skills.
Artistic talent is highly valued within the
animation industry and you can still become
an animator based on self-taught skills and
experience. It is becoming more common
for new animators to begin their careers by
taking an animation or art-related course to
develop their skills before looking for work.
Salary: Starting salaries are around £12,000
to £20,000 a year.
With more experience and skills, earnings are
usually around £30,000 a year or more.
You may also earn a bonus at the end of a
project, particularly in the computer games
industry.
Freelance animators are usually paid a fee
for each contract or project. Rates can
vary based on experience and the type of
production.
Your current school
Future Tech Studio Year 10
Future Tech Studio Year 12
University
Apprenticeship
Employment
ROUTES FOR PROGRESSION
Whether you join Future Tech Studio at age 14 in Year
10 or at 16 in Year 12 the opportunities available to you
are vast. Students will be supported in the route they
choose by the team at the school.
Employment will always be the ultimate goal for our
students, but they may access employment via an
apprenticeship or university after their time at Future
Tech Studio. If students so choose they can aim to gain
employment after they complete their final year at the
school with one of our employer partners. The work
experience opportunities throughout their time at the
school mean students have the chance to make an
impression on the employers they work with, which in
turn could result in a full time position.
POTENTIAL
CAREERS
By following one of the 3 pathways available at Future Tech Studio a whole host
of future employment opportunities are available to you. To give you a flavour
of where your pathway at Future Tech Studio could take you we have profiled a
handful of job roles to demonstrate the future earning potential of our students.
“It’s a great opportunity to be
successful and learn the skills
required to follow your chosencareer path”
I chose engineering as there is a shortage of engineers
and I think it sounds like a really exciting career.Marcus O’Hara Year 12
IT&Telecomunications

• Marketing Management
• Accountancy
• Event Management
• Business Management
• Human Resources Management
• Strategic Management
• Retail Management
• Law
• Operations Management
• Logistics
• Finance Management
• Purchasing
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Job Profile: As a marketing manager, it
would be your job to plan the best ways
of promoting your employer’s products,
services or brand. If you’re organised and
love communicating messages and ideas,
this could be the job for you.
You will need to have the management skills
to lead and motivate a team. You would also
need to handle pressure well when you’re
working to tight deadlines.
To get into this job you will usually need
experience as a marketing executive.
Employers are likely to be more interested
in your skills, track record and industry
knowledge than your formal qualifications.
Salary: Management salaries are usually
between £25,000 and £40,000 a year.
Senior managers and marketing directors can
earn £50,000 a year or more.
Job Title: Management Accountant
Job Profile: Management accountants
are responsible for managing a company’s
finances. They look after a company’s
accounts. They also find ways of improving
profitability and growth. So if you are
interested in finance and business, this could
be just what you’re looking for.
To do this job you will need to have good
maths and computer skills. You’ll need
accuracy and attention to detail. You’ll also
need good communication skills.
To start working you will have to finish
training with one of the professional bodies.
Most management accountants choose
to do this with the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants.
Salary: Starting salaries are between
management accountants usually earn
between £32,000 and £50,000 a year.
Finance managers and directors could earn
between £50,000 and £100,000 a year,
depending on the size of the company.
Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Job Profile: If you enjoy working with
people and you’re looking for an office
role, this could be the perfect job for you.
Human resources (HR) officers, also known
as personnel officers, look after hiring and
developing employees. They look after their
welfare too.
Most employers will want you to have
qualifications from the Chartered Institute
of Personnel and Development. You will also
need to have a good standard of general
education. Previous experience of office
work would help.
To become a human resources officer, you
need to be tactful and friendly. Sometimes
you’ll need to be firm too. You will also need
to be careful with confidential information.
Salary: HR assistant administrators can earn
around £15,000 to £19,000 a year. Salaries
for human resources officers can be between
£18,000 and £25,000 a year.
HR managers can earn between £25,000 and
£50,000 a year or more.
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics
• Architecture
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Aerospace Engineering
• Nautical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Quality Management
• Construction Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
Job Title: Civil Engineer
Job Profile: As a civil engineer you would
plan, design and manage a variety of
construction projects. You could work on
everything from bridges and tall buildings to
transport links and sports stadia.
If you are interested in designing and
building things then this job could be ideal
for you.
To become a civil engineer you will need
excellent maths and IT skills. You’ll also need
to be able to explain design ideas clearly and
be well organised.
Before you start in this job you would
normally need to complete a degree or
postgraduate master’s degree in civil
engineering.
Salary: Graduate salaries are between
engineers earn between £25,000 and
£40,000 a year, and senior Chartered
Engineers can earn between £50,000 and
£80,000 a year.
Job Title: Aerospace Engineer
Job Profile: Aerospace engineers design,
build and maintain aircraft and the parts and
instruments that go into them. They also
work at the forefront of technology on space
vehicles and satellites.
If you are passionate about aircraft and
spacecraft, and want to be involved in their
development, this job could be perfect for
you.
To become an engineer you will need
excellent maths skills, the ability to solve
problems and a methodical approach to
work.
To do this job you will normally need a HND,
degree or postgraduate award in a relevant
engineering subject.
Salary: Starting salaries can be between
£20,000 and £26,000 a year.
Experienced aerospace engineers can earn
between £28,000 and £40,000. Salaries for
senior staff, such as project leaders can
range from £45,000 to £65,000.
Job Title: Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Job Profile: Manufacturing systems
engineers design and install new production
line systems in factories and manufacturing
plants. They also work on improvements to
get the most out of existing systems.
If you are good at maths, science and IT, and
like solving problems, this career could offer
you a lot of opportunities.
You normally need a higher education
qualification like a HND or degree in
engineering to get into this type of job.
You may also be able to work your way up
after working as a qualified technician, by
taking a Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced
Manufacturing Engineering.
Salary: Starting salaries can be between
engineers can earn between £25,000 and
£35,000.
Chartered engineers can earn over £40,000
a year.
Engineering
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Business&Finance
“I chose to come to Future Tech Studio
because it will provide me with a better
chance at a good career. I am looking
forward to studying engineering and
following this as a career path.”
Max Forrester Year 10

TIMETABLE (samples) CULTURE
Time Lesson
Monday
09:00 - 17:00 Work experience
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00 Work experience
Wednesday
09:00 - 10:00 A-Level Maths
10:00 - 11:00 BTEC Business Studies - Level 3
14:00 - 15:00 Year 12 house time
Thursday
14:00 - 15:00 Year 12 enrichment: Football
Friday
09:00 - 10:00 Personal study: Business
11:20 - 12:20 Personal study: Business
12:20 - 13:20 Year 12 enrichment: Photography club: Business and IT
Time Lesson
Monday
09:00 - 10:00 GCSE Maths: Group A
10:00 - 11:00 GCSE Computer Science: Group A
11:20 - 13:20 GCSE Biology: Group A
14:00 - 15:00 GCSE English: Group A
15:00 - 17:00 Year 10 house time: Brady House
Tuesday
09:00 - 11:00 Year 10 enrichment: Football Tuesday morning
11:20 - 13:20 BTEC Business Studies - Level 2: Group A
15:00 - 17:00 GCSE Chemistry: Set 1
Wednesday
11:20 - 13:20 GCSE Physics: Group A
14:00 - 15:00 GCSE Economics: Group A
15:00 - 17:00 Yeah 10 enrichment: STEM Club
Thursday
09:00 - 11:00 Project Based Learning: Business Studies pathway
15:00 - 17:00 Year 10 personal study
Friday
09:00 - 10:00 BTEC Business Studies - Level 2: Group A
11:20 - 12:20 GCSE Computer Science: Group A
12:20 - 13:20 GCSE Economics: Group A
“I have chosen Future Tech because it
is a new school and looks great.
I think this will help me in the
future because I will gain a good set
of skills here and this will help me
get a good job”
”
Studio Day
The working day at Future Tech
Studio runs from 9.00am until 5.00pm
Monday to Thursday. Students have
an early finish on a Friday and will
work until 1.20pm.
Monday to Thursday the days are split
into 7, 1 hour blocks. 6 lesson blocks
with a 20 minute break at 11.00am
and a 40 minute lunch.
On Fridays students have 4, 1 hour
block lessons from 9.00am – 1.20pm,
including a 20 minute break at
11.00am.
Some subjects will have double
lessons lasting 2 hours.
On project based learning days the
timetable is collapsed and students
work in groups on their work based
project.
Dress code
All students are expected to wear a
grey business suit, with a white shirt
or blouse, accompanied with a Future
Tech Studio tie or neck scarf, black
shoes and a Future Tech Studio lapel
badge.
All Year 10 students are required
to have a Future Tech Studio PE Kit
which comprises of a choice of a
hoodie, t-shirt, shorts and/or sport
skirt in the colours of the student
house.
Joe Billington Year 12
Year 10 Year 12

HOUSES
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Sir James Dyson, CBE, is a British inventor,
industrial designer and founder of the
Dyson company. He is best known as the
inventor of the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum
cleaner, which works on the principle of
cyclonic separation. In 2002 the James Dyson
Foundation was set up to support design
and engineering in education. The aim of
the foundation is to inspire young people to
study engineering and become engineers by
encouraging students to think differently and
to make mistakes.
Sir David “Dave” John Brailsford, MBE
& CBE, is a British cycling coach. He was
formerly performance director of British
Cycling and is currently general manager of
Team Sky. Sir Brailsford was selected as an
ambassador for students at the Future Tech
Studio based on his philosophy of “marginal
gains”.
“The whole principle came from the idea
that if you broke down everything you could
think of that goes into riding a bike, and then
improved it by 1%, you will get a significant
increase when you put them all together”.
Dave Brailsford (2012)
Karren Brady, CBE, is an English sporting
executive, politician, television broadcaster,
newspaper columnist, author and novelist.
She is the former managing director of
Birmingham City Football Club and current
vice-chairman of West Ham United. She
features in the BBC One series The
Apprentice as an aide to Lord Alan Sugar
and is the Small Business Ambassador to the
UK Government under Prime Minister David
Cameron. Karren Brady has long been a
champion of women in business.
Dyson Brailsford BradyThe Future Tech Studio is
made up of three houses
– Dyson, Brailsford and
Brady. The three house
names were chosen as
each of their namesakes
are highly respected
and successful in their
respective fields. “I chose Future Tech Studio
because it gives me an experience
that I would never have been given
in an ordinary school.”
I have a strong passion for engineering. By going
to Future Tech Studio it will help me to decide what
section of engineering I want to proceed down.Charlotte Pritchard Year 10

The Pupil Premium is grant funding and is in addition to the School’s
Delegated Budget. It is allocated to children from low-income families,
children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months
and children with parent(s) in the Armed Forces. Pupil Premium funding is
used to raise attainment, promote social skills, independent learning and
positive behaviour in order to increase pupil progress.
At Future Tech Studio we will target additional support strategies to enable
every student, however financially disadvantaged, to:
• Improve their levels of progress and attainment
• Close attainment gaps relative to school averages
• Have full access to the curriculum
• Access extra-curricular provision
At Future Tech Studio we will direct the funding to support the following
interventions:
• Booster classes
• Assessment preparation
• Coaching and Inclusion
• Travel
• Resources
• Reduced costs for trips and residential visits
• Uniform
The impact of this funding will be to support and enhance our planned
intervention strategies for students who would otherwise have been
disadvantaged and will allow them to experience the full range of
opportunities offered.
PUPIL PREMIUM
Young people are successful in school when parents/carers, teachers and pupils work together to make it possible. We
believe in working with parents and carers as partners in their son / daughter’s learning.
We will:
• Support all students through joint reviews and regular updates to parents on progress and targets
• Hold open events at the Future Tech Studio to allow parents and carers to see what their son / daughter is learning
• Maintain an excellent communication system to keep parents and carers fully involved and up to date
We are committed to preparing young people to progress from the Future Tech Studio into high quality employment,
apprenticeships, further and higher education. We are working with local employers, university partners and the community
to ensure that all students at the Future Tech Studio gain the best experience possible.
If you work for a company who is interested in supporting the Future Tech Studio by providing work placements, key
speakers and employ-led project briefs please get in touch.
PARENTS AND CARERS
Paul Durkin parent of a Year 10 student
“Allowing our son Kyle to join was not a difficult decision at all. When you consider the opportunity
Future Tech Studio provides to work with local businesses on real business projects and with
key people in their organisations. Being exposed to this from the age of 14 will provide
Kyle with a wealth of knowledge skills and experience whilst preparing him for the real
world, it also provides a platform for students to show what they have to offer
and build relationships with potential employers. All this backed by a solid
education in core subjects provided by a newly appointed team at Future
Tech Studio is for us the way forward.
In order to show our gratitude we joined the Future Tech Studio
Parent association so we can help the students and staff by
identifying and providing fundraising opportunities and
a communication link between the parents and staff.
Funds raised will be used for the benefit of the
Students, studio, and teachers.”
LUNCHARRANGEMENTS
There is an on-site café as part of the
Future Tech Studio which offers students a
great selection of food and drinks at break
times and lunchtime.
Students will need to set up a Wisepay
biometric account at the start of their
academic year to make use of the onsite
facilities. Their account can
be “topped up” by either inserting
cash into the machines on site or
via an online account.
“Being exposed to this from the
age of 14 will provide Kyle with
a wealth of knowledge,skills and
experience whilst preparing him
for the real world.”

Future Tech Studio is open to students
from Warrington and surrounding areas.
There are two entry points to the school.
The first is from Year 10 onwards and the
second is from Year 12 onwards. So if you
are currently in Year 9 or Year 11 you can
apply for a place now to start with us in
September 2015.
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HOW TO APPLY
Places offered from 2nd March 2015
Current Year 9 Student Current Year 11 Student
Apply for a Year 10 place at Future
Tech Studio for September 2015
Apply for a Year 12 place at Future
Tech Studio for September 2015
Return your application form to
Warrington Borough Council
Return your application form to
Future Tech Studio
Complete an application form Complete an application form
You are invited to attend a selection of taster events and an information & guidance
meeting with a member of the senior leadership team
Final application deadline - Friday 30th January 2015
Current School
Students applying to join us in Year 12 must be on track to achieve at least five A* - C
grades, including Maths or English. The Future Tech Studio admissions policy is available
via our website www.futuretech.warrington.ac.uk or upon request.
The Future Tech Studio can easily be accessed by
car, bus, bicycle or foot. Warrington Central train
station is also a 15-20 minute walk away.
Network Warrington run a circular bus service
which runs straight past the studio. The route
is known as the Connect 17 and incorporates
Birchwood, Fearnhead, Padgate, Westbrook,
Gemini, Longford and Cinnamon Brow.
Students who do not live within proximity of
this bus will be able to get their local bus to
Warrington town centre and then can either catch
a connecting bus, or walk 15 – 20 minutes to the
Winwick Road Campus.
Future Tech Studio,
Winwick Road Campus,
Winwick Road,
Warrington,
WA2 8QA

Dates for your diary
Open Evening | Wednesday 17th September | 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Taster Workshops | Thursday 23rd October | 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Open Event & Taster Workshops | Wednesday 26th November | 5.30pm – 8.00pm
(Tasters between 6.00pm – 8.00pm)
Open Event | Tuesday 27th January | 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
2015 application closing date | Friday 30th January
Places offered from Monday 2nd March.
The Future Tech Studio is sponsored by Warrington
Collegiate Education Trust.
The trust pioneer a bold new approach to learning, linked to employment
opportunities in Warrington.
Warrington Collegiate Education Trust is the overarching body that includes
the new Future Tech Studio and Beamont Collegiate Academy. Warrington
Collegiate, Beamont Collegiate Academy and Future Tech Studio all play
a key role in a powerful three-way partnership.
The three education institutions support and learn from each other to
promote a positive ethos and philosophy that provide the local
community with unique learning opportunities.
Helping Future Tech develop from a good idea in 2012 to a studio school that has opened
in September 2014 has been incredibly exciting for all of us involved. Warrington Collegiate
prides itself on being expert in vocational education and training and helping young people to
start their chosen career. Future Tech is a great example of vocational education at its best.
Students at Future Tech experience the work place every day they come to the studio school –
they study through doing work related projects, they attend work placements regularly and they
are meeting employers often. The studio school uniform is a business suit! All of this is taking
place in a brand new building with all of the staff specially recruited because of their dedication
to young people and this new way of learning. Not only that, Future Tech is set within a wider
learning campus that provides all sorts of opportunities to enjoy life as a student to the full.
But, in the end, our students will be the greatest ambassadors for Future Tech – if you are
thinking of joining this exciting new studio school I would recommend you talk to any of our
students to find out how motivated they are by being at Future Tech.
Paul Hafren
Chair of the Warrington Collegiate Education Trust
OUR SPONSOR
“Students at Future Tech experience
the work place every day they
come to the studio school – they
study through doing work related
projects, they attend work
placements regularly and they are
meeting employers often.”

Future Tech Studio | Winwick Road Campus | Winwick Road | Warrington | WA2 8QA
Call us: 01925 494321 Email us: futuretech@warrington.ac.uk Visit us: www.futuretech.warrington.ac.uk

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