2. Leamington Art and Music Project’s model of alternative education was
born in 1998 when Timothy Ellis, the Director, was commissioned by
Daventry District Council Training & Employment Service in Northamp-
tonshire to create a solution for the growing number of young people
losing their way in mainstream education. He set up a small studio and
began working with local schools. Within a year demand for the service
outgrew the facilities and another studio was established in the south
of the county.
The success of the provision led to the creation of Hybrid Arts in 2003.
The Learning & Skills Council provided capital funding to set up in
Rugby and Leamington Spa. Hybrid Arts built a successful, award win-
ning multi disciplinary arts based education business over many years.
From this success Leamington Art and Music Project evolved and
Timothy Ellis and his team are continuing to develop alternative
education using the same formula of award winning ingredients:
• To switch young people back to learning by empowering
them through their own ideas and creativity
• To provide access to cutting edge facilities
• To engage young people in the planning of their education
The staff at LAMP have a combined experience of 40 years working in
alternative and mainstream education. They are also practicing artists
and musicians with extensive experience in the creative industries.
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‘Youth of Today’ mini gig.
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Timothy Ellis
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Timothy began teaching in the Music Department at Trinity School
and taught for a further twelve years at Warwickshire College. He
developed his commitment to Community Media establishing several
youth & community based media studios around Warwickshire and
Northamptonshire. Using Music Technology, he pioneered a model of
alternative education that was developed at Hybrid Arts, and con-
tinues at LAMP. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for the
Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in 2008.
Philip Burley
DIRECTOR, TUTOR
Philip started his career in the arts as Musical Director for Swamp Circus,
from 2007-2010. After this, he moved into teaching, working as a music
tutor at Kernow Music School. Philip then moved to the midlands, and
worked for Hybrid Arts fundraising for work with vulnerable young
people and delivering music projects. In June 2013 he co-founded
Leamington Lamp, and delivers our music performance and music
technology qualifications.
Florence Ellis
EDUCATION MANAGER
Florence is our Education Manager and Internal Moderator. She trained
in Music Composition and Visual Arts at Dartington College of Arts.
Florence is an instrumental composer of music for theatre and circus
and has had a number of exciting commissions over the last 5 years
from full circus shows at The Rose Theatre, Kingston to silent film scores
for live performance and CD release. As a trained Internal Moderator she
works with the directors to ensure consistent and high quality provision.
ARTIST TUTORS
In addition to our full time staff we operate a pool of freelance
professional artist tutors. Working in this way gives us the flexibility we
need to build our varied curriculum e.g. a professional percussionist or
textiles artist would be contracted to work on a single Music or Art &
Design unit.
Assessment of student work is always undertaken by our trained staff
whilst freelance artists bring and share their industry experience. Some
of our freelance team are involved in our residency programme. This is
an opportunity for our students to see them at work in their own
professional practice.
DBS checks are updated annually.
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Artist in Residence Samantha is show-
ing a young person how to design
her own jumper.
Prolific songwriter Shanade is one of
our visiting singing tutors.
4. ncfe & progress 8
Our Level 2 qualifications in Music Technology, Music Performance and
Art & Design are also available as a VCert Level 2 from NCFE. These
versions of the qualifications are assessed differently and count towards
Progress 8.
We understand that not all students can take examinations and
therefore will not be offering the VCert to all students. Please contact us
to discuss individual students.
NCFE is our chosen Awarding Body because of the quality of their learn-
ing resources and level of support. Our team have extensive knowledge
and experience of the NCFE systems. They are Ofqual regulated and
constantly developing their courses.
We now have direct claim status for Music Performance. This is a vote
of confidence in our assessment and reporting process. NCFE are using
examples of our 2014 / 15 student portfolios in their national training
programme for internal staff.
All our students that registered for qualifications in 2015 passed.
The admissions process is as follows
1. First contact made by school/referring party.
2. Referral Form, Learner’s Statement (if applicable), and Risk
Assessment forms all completed (to be returned at least 48 hours
before interview)
3. Visit and Interview arranged.
4. Interview takes place with young person, parent/carer, key
representative from the school or agency / department and LAMP staff.
5. Decision made on referral.
6. Young person undertakes a 4-week trial period. Young person and
parent / carer agree to, and sign behaviour contract and consent forms.
7. After 4 weeks, a decision is made, enabling LAMP to offer an
ongoing place. This is based on LAMP tutors feedback on aptitude,
behaviour and educational progress.
We will provide you with our own Referral Form and Risk Assessment
forms. All essential referral documents may be downloaded from our
website, www.leamingtonlamp.co.uk
Please get in touch with Florence if you require further information,
florenceellis@leamingtonlamp.co.uk or call 01926 886 699
Giant origami. Installation by visiting
artist Hannah Johns.
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‘Youth of Today’ mini gig.
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admissions
5. courses
‘I’ve learnt to play
the drums from
scratch which
makes me really
happy, and now I
have an electric
drum kit at home so
I can carry on which
is great.’
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Performance Skills Level 2 / 3
This course is currently focused on music performance and we are also
developing a drama course (please contact us for an update on this).
It’s an excellent choice for those that want to hone an existing skill e.g.
guitar playing, drums or singing.
Students can work independently and in groups. Expect a combination
of practical work, research and discussion.
As well as developing skills as a musician the additional benefits of this
activity include increased confidence and the ability to work in a team.
Our staff are multi-instrumentalists and can provide one to one
teaching in keyboard, guitar, bass, drums and some other instruments.
We will be staging small performances as part of this course.
Performance Skills Level 2
500/9919/X
Credit value: 21
Progression to
Level 2 Acting
Level 2 Dance
Level 2 Music Technology
Creative and Media Diploma
Performance Skills Level 3
601/5815/3
Grading: pass/merit/distinction
Progression to
Level 4 HNC in Performing Arts
Level 5 Diploma in Music
Music Technology Level 2
Students at LAMP study the production of music using a variety of
techniques. This includes some of the very latest software as well as
traditional technologies. The tools used in music production at LAMP
include modern digital sound generators side by side with analogue
synthesisers and tape machines.
We believe that it’s important to develop an understanding of how
music production has evolved. For a digital native this means
having an insight into what happened before clicking a mouse or‘cut &
paste’.
Certificate in Music Technology
Level 2
501/1216/8
Credit value: 13
Extended Certificate in Music Technology Level 2
501/1226/0
Credit value: 21
Progression to
Level 2 Certificate in Performance Skills using Music
Level 2 Radio Production Qualification
Creative and Media Diploma
ABOVE Recording session in progress.
BELOW Reaktor 5 software for experi-
mental music.
Producing music with Logic Pro X in the
control room.
‘The music I made
sounds as good as
what I listen to. The
booth is great, it’s
just like a real studio.’
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6. Art & Design Level 2 / 3
Art & Design students can choose how to specialise when developing
their ideas and creativity. Students will learn visual language and
create an ongoing portfolio of art work.
Specialisms include
Photography (both digital and analogue)
Film making / animation
Fashion and textiles (fabric / knit)
Screen printing
Painting
Art & Design Level 2
500/8988/2
Credit value: 24
Progression to
Level 3 Art and Design
Level 2 Graphic Design
Level 2 Animation
Level 2 Photography
Creative and Media Diploma
Art & Design Level 3
500/8551/7
60 UCAS points
Credit Value: 25
Progression to
Foundation Degrees in Art and Design related subjects e.g: textiles,
interior design, 3D design, photography
Creative and Media Diploma Computer Game Development Level 2
Computer Game Development Level 2
Warwickshire is home to the majority of Computer Games businesses
this country has to offer. This is largely due to the young entrepreneurs
that set up companies in the 90’s. This has set the scene for many more
small developers to join this growing industry. A course in Computer
Game Development is entirely relevant because of the local industry.
The NCFE Level 2 qualification is an introduction to the world of game
development for computer, tablet and mobile. A combination of
coding, graphics and sound design enable students to create their own
games and publish them.
Computer Games Development Level 2
600/5243/0
Credit: 21
Progression to
Level 3 Creative Craft
Level 3 Interactive Media
Level 3 IT
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ABOVE ‘Bird meets pedestrian’ by
Bayleigh
Experimental 35mm negative stressing.
ABOVE Screenshots of professional Game Development software.
Students will be learning about creating games that are compatible with the ‘App
Store’. Combine this with a course in Developing Enterprise Skills and you may be
creating a job of the future.
‘I can finally study
the subjects I have a
natural passion for
and I can almost feel
my dream career
waiting for me in the
future, all thanks to
LAMP.’
7. Functional Skills and Enterprise Skills Level 2
NCFE’s Functional Skills qualifications are designed to provide learners
with the chance to gain useful, transferable skills to help them function
confidently, effectively and independently in their work and life in
general. They’ve been developed in response to the needs set out in
the Government’s 14 -19 Education and Skills White Paper.
How do Functional Skills fit within the curriculum?
Functional Skills can be delivered as stand-alone qualifications as well as
being an integral part of:
• Apprenticeships
• GCSEs
• Diplomas
• Foundation Learning
Strong English and Maths skills are essential in almost every workplace,
so NCFE’s Functional Skills qualifications are the ideal way to build
learners’work-related skills.
Progression
English GCSE
Maths GCSE
Maths
501/2324/5
GLH: 45
English
600/0140/9
GLH: 45
NCFE Level 2 Award in Investigating
Enterprise Skills
This course is part of Preparing for Life & Work. Learners will focus their
skills through the planning, participation and evaluation of a substantial
enterprise project.
(601/4144/X) Credit value: 4
Other Opportunities
Foundation
Aimed at Key Stage 3 students. Foundation is an engaging period spent
immersed in various creative practices and always based on the young
persons own ideas. Students will use the time to try out different things
in all departments before deciding on a specialism. This can then be
pursued at KS4 as a qualification.
Japanese Language : Introduction
This course covers an introduction to Japanese conversation, reading
and writing. It can be tailored around the Japanese creative industries
such as their successful animation and music industry. The current
course connects language skills with Manga and graphic design.
Youth Clubs
LAMP often runs extra curricular activities such as youth clubs or
enrichment projects out of school hours. Day students are welcome to
get involved. As well as offering music and art based activities we also
offer table tennis and advice about homework. Staff make skill sharing
an integral part of each youth club.
For more information please visit the website.
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‘Extrordinary Cycles’ was a Cultural
Olympiad Project devised by Timothy
Ellis.
BELOW Artist in Residence Alix works in
textiles with Year 7’s at our youth club.
Write your name in light.
8. contact us
Leamington Art & Music Project
Riverside
Adelaide Road
Leamington Spa
CV32 5AH
01926 886 699
info@leamingtonlamp.co.uk
Office opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
We’re a five minute walk from the main parade and bus links in Leam-
ington town centre. It’s only a five minute walk from Leamington rail-
way station. There is ample parking - please ask for a permit on arrival.
If you’re heading north up Adelaide Road look out for the entrance to
Riverside on the left just after you cross the river bridge. If you’re
heading down Adelaide Road turn right just before the river bridge.
Bear to the left and follow the road down past the Navy Club, past the
Sea Cadets and there is LAMP on the right – look out for a big red door.
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