Plymouth School of Creative Arts by PSCA

SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2014/15

WELCOME Very rarely – perhaps once in a working life – does an opportunity like this arise: the occasion of a new departure in creative education, in which to make and shape a new school, indeed a new kind of school, with new pedagogy and new learning horizons, all from scratch. Our vision for Plymouth School

One very strong bond that unites

of Creative Arts comes directly

all parents, teachers and partners

from our art college ethos of

of our school is that we all want

thinking and making, and our

something better, something more

ambition is personal and cultural

creative for our children than may

transformation. We see this not as

have been available to us in our most

a one-year or five-year project to

formative years.

create a new kind of school but, from the outset, a twenty-year project to

We don’t just want this school for

create a new kind of art student.

our children, we want to be part of its making.

Professor Andrew Brewerton

Director, Plymouth School of Creative Arts Trust

It’s a pleasure to welcome you and your child to our school. Our purpose is the transformation of students’ lives, enabling them to become the best they can be in all areas, achieving academically through a creative, purposeful education. Our specialism is the creative arts

We already have a great deal to

and these will be used to develop

be proud of in terms of student

excellence in a broad and balanced

outcomes and we hold ambitious

curriculum, helping students achieve

plans for the future. Our amazing

a foundation for later life.

staff team and a purpose-built space are only a small part of what makes

The strength of partnership that

the school special. Our purpose is

we’re continuing to build with

‘Creating Individuals, Making Futures’

parents means we are - quite

and as such, everything we do is

literally - making a school with you.

designed and intended to meet your

We understand you are the experts

child’s needs and aspirations.

in your child’s life, and we will make the time and space to listen to you

Welcome to the Plymouth School

about your child and their learning

of Creative Arts, the school we’re

as they journey through our school.

making together.

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Dave Strudwick

Headteacher Plymouth School of Creative Arts

“Our school is a place for making things – making ideas, making technology, making art – for discovering how knowledge, values, language, identity or experience are made...”

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ETHOS WE ARE MAKING A SCHOOL… Plymouth School of Creative Arts is a 4-16 mainstream, city centre, all-through school sponsored by Plymouth College of Art. We opened our primary phase in September 2013 and we have opened our secondary phase in September 2014. Our vision for Plymouth School of Creative Arts grows out of an established art college ethos in response to the serious erosion of the arts and creativity in schools. Founded in 1856, Plymouth College of Art has a long history as an independent specialist in arts, craft, design and media education in Plymouth and the South West. Our school is a place for making things – making ideas, making technology, making art - for discovering how knowledge, values and language, identity or experience is made. It is a place of performance in both senses: performance as doing; performance as achievement. A place of creative learning in all subjects. Our goal is to secure academic excellence and our learners’ ambitions through structure with a purpose, and our purpose can be described in just four words – Creating Individuals, Making Futures.

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OUR SCHOOL WILL BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS AND LIVING WELL. We have high expectations for achievement throughout the school. At age 16 we expect that our students will achieve great academic results and progress into a wide range of qualifications in further and higher education. Our goal is to secure academic excellence and fulfil our learners’ ambitions through structure with a purpose.

We offer: »» an ‘all-through’ school which is child-

»» an innovative studio environment that will

centred and organised so that each child

provide new opportunities for students and

is really known for who they are, for their

parents - a creative space that is integral

individual talent and needs; and for what

to the wider community;

they might become; »» a considerable number of specialists, »» the highest quality staff, committed to

student teachers, artists and volunteers

creative education, high standards and

who work with our staff. This can mean

the success and wellbeing of every child

there are frequently more than seven

as an individual;

adults in each studio space;

»» deeper learning, not ‘teaching to the

»» local, regional, national and international

test’, with a rigorous approach to tracking

partnerships that allow us to draw on

progress and ensuring achievement,

expertise and resources of which

developing every child’s natural curiosity

others might only dream.

and intrinsic motivation to learn; »» a curriculum that provides depth and diversity in both content and process – the why and how as well as the what of learning;

Together with our sponsor Plymouth College of Art, our school allows students to learn creatively and purposefully from foundation stage to masters level in a single continuum of learning that is unique in the UK today. As a result of their experiences at our school your child will make great progress, develop self-discipline, be confident and be articulate. They will be positive contributors to the society of which they are a part; and will view the world and its opportunities as exciting challenges with no barriers to their aspirations for excellence in whatever career they choose. Plymouth School of Creative Arts | All-Through School Prospectus 2014/15

CURRICULUM We offer a broad curriculum that provides opportunities to learn creatively across all subjects. Learning is underpinned by the process of making, performing and discovering and is supported by these core principles:

Thinking for Myself supports the development of individual confidence within (and as part of) a diverse community.

Learning Together in mutual partnership broadens our horizons.

Play and Experimenting are essential ingredients for effective learning at all ages.

Embracing Uncertainty is at the core of the creative process. Change is inevitable, and learning to manage change well is an essential skill in an ever-changing world.

Purposeful Practice driven by our individual aspirations. Sustained practice that provides both â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stretchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and challenge is essential in developing expertise and excellence.

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WE START FROM A BELIEF THAT WE ARE ALL NATURALLY CREATIVE BUT THAT, OVER TIME, CREATIVITY GETS ‘UNTAUGHT’. A focus on contextual learning,

The importance of creativity in all

This means we will have assessment

learning by doing, learning by

subjects is demonstrated in real

systems embedded into our

making, supports the development

life whether you are a designer,

curriculum experience over a range

of new neural pathways and the

a scientist or running your own

of areas reflecting the core purpose

reinforcement of these into helpful

business. Studying creatively and

of our school and our specialism in

habits and mastery. That is good,

using the vehicle of the creative arts

creativity and the arts.

purposeful learning. Creativity is an

is not a soft or easy option. It’s about

essential ingredient in learning and

rigour and perseverance, finding new

Our staff will have specialisms

living well and supports our core

ways, communication and discovery,

and talents that are utilised across

purpose through transformation;

confidence and performance,

the entire school. Our curriculum

Creating Individuals, Making Futures.

learning from failures and using

experience will be enhanced by our

those failures to become even better.

mutual, purposeful partnerships with our sponsor Plymouth College of Art,

English and maths are recognised as essential for every individual. Our

Our assessment processes will be

a broad range of organisations and

approach to these core subjects will

focused on the single purpose of

countless individual practitioners.

be the same as our approach to the

improving outcomes for young people.

whole curriculum. This is evidence-

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based, monitors progression for

beyond the walls of our school,

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and fully utilise the rich diversity of

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INDIVIDUAL & DIFFERENT LEARNING Recognising our uniqueness as individuals and developing learning tailored to individual needs forms the heart of our approach. We recognise that every individual perceives the world around them differently, and also learns and develops differently. These differences in perception can be influenced by a range of different factors (including physical and inherited characteristics, our past experiences and our environment) and can contribute to both difficulties and strengths within our individual processes linked to learning. Each learner has an individual learning profile that is made by school staff, the student and parents. This records the conversations that are happening so that we all work together to ensure your child’s needs are met. Our approach develops thinking and evidence from the worlds of neuroscience, psychology and learning theory to create a framework that enables everyone to ‘be the best they can be’. We learn best when we’re feeling calm and relaxed and we’re clear about what we’re learning and why. Our aim is for every ‘learner’ in the school, child or adult, to understand and create the very best conditions for themselves as individuals to learn effectively and purposefully with and alongside others.

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ICT Technology is used alongside a number of other tools in our school. We want learners to develop digital expertise and an understanding of when a device can enhance, redefine or inhibit their learning. We will be providing a mixture of devices and applications so that learners understand the merits of each. The use of personal devices will be encouraged with students having the ability to bring their own technology to school from Year 4 onwards. Our approach will also support the digital curation of your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning. This will help learners think objectively about what they have done and their progression over time. We have been developing systems that will enable parents to access individual pupil records and work.

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM We endorse the idea that the environment is a powerful learning space. Our school will take advantage of its geographical location, with learning taking place across the city. We will utilise the sea and nearby moors, and develop wider cultural horizons nationally and internationally. Residential trips are scheduled as an important part of the curriculum experience.

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SCHOOL STRUCTURE THE SCHOOL IS ORGANISED INTO FOUR INTERCONNECTED PHASES: Phase 1 comprises Reception to Year 3 (age 4 to 8)

Phase 3 comprises Year 7 and 8 (age 11 to 13)

During this time we build on children’s natural curiosity.

Learning in Phase 3 is extended through becoming a

The aim is to develop a love of learning supported by core

researcher. Each term will hook in to an overarching

skills. Children learn in a large studio space with high

question posed within the abstract theme such as

ratios of adult support.

‘Adaptability’. The studio learning environment will support students and staff to collectively enquire through

Phase 2 comprises Years 4 to 6 (age 8 to 11)

each subject - for example, looking at the question as

During Phase 2 each learner has access to a wider

In Year 8, students will select subject options for study in

number of teachers and specialist teaching is introduced

Years 9 to 11. These will include a full range of subjects.

in some curriculum areas. This is in readiness for

We ensure that learners have access to the subject

specialist teaching as each person journeys towards

choices that are relevant to them.

the author, a historian or musician, alongside others.

Phase 4. The focus at this stage of the school is on own learning. From this age students enter a ‘vertical’

Phase 4 comprises Years 9 to 11 (ages 13 to 16)

tutor group of students from Years 4 to 11 to start and

Our students will take GCSEs and other qualifications

end each day.

that enable them to be recognised as outstanding.

children becoming increasingly confident to lead their

Engagement and success in the final phase of the school is not driven by the qualifications themselves but by the students’ personal career path, further education and life ambitions.

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PARENTAL PARTNERSHIP At Plymouth School of Creative Arts our partnership with parents is based upon the following approach: 1. We want parents to feel welcome in the school. 2. Parents have expertise in their own child that staff will not possess. 3. Parents have skills and connections that can add significant value into the school community and students’ learning. 4. We understand that parents may be very busy and so may not always be able to engage in all aspects of school life. 5. Parents appreciate a flexible approach, including the use of online information, to ensure that they understand how well their child is doing. 6. If occasionally things go wrong, or if we are unaware of an issue, please don’t hesitate to speak to us. We prefer problems to be dealt with at an early stage, rather than allowing more significant issues to develop. 7. We expect the whole school community, including staff, pupils and parents, to be polite and respectful of each other’s perspectives.

“Really can’t believe it’s been a year since the school opened! I could not think of any start for my son’s education that could have topped this...appreciating and nurturing his individuality.” Nicola Bryne

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FOOD Our school dinners are of exceptional quality and are prepared on site. We recognise that growing, making, eating and sharing food together is an essential part of life.

COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY Our school serves its community. The school building is open during the evening and on weekends, supporting a wide range of activities.

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“Food is creativity and practical understanding: it is nutrition, health and culinary art; it is craft and economics, design and experience and entrepreneurship. Food is history and geography, it is culture and language in performance. Food culture is fundamental to human identity. Cuisine is teamwork and business and mathematics in practice, applying laws of chemistry and biology and physics.” Professor Andrew Brewerton We recognise our community as a resource in terms of learning, understanding, skills and purpose. We will be working with our community and a range of purposeful partnerships to enrich our curriculum experience in many areas including the arts, food, sport, history and the sea. We also recognise parents’ expertise in their own children and the importance of involving families so that learning is not defined solely by what happens within the school’s opening hours.

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SCHOOL YEAR At Plymouth School of Creative Arts all phases of the school will share the same term dates. The school year will run broadly in line with other schools in the Plymouth area and will involve 38 weeks of teaching. Term dates will be available on our website.

SCHOOL HOURS Learners in Phase 1 can arrive in the studios with their parents from 8.30am, when there’s an ‘informal’ opportunity for children to take part in a play-based learning activity. During this period, adults can spend time alongside their child, speak to staff or catch up with other parents for a half-hour until 9.00am. Children in Phase 1 finish at 15.40pm. The school runs a daily breakfast club for Phase 1 & Phase 2 children, which begins at 7.45am. There is an after-school club which runs from the end of the day until 18.00pm. Our Phase 3 and 4 students can enter the school dining area from 8.45am before they start tutorials at 9.15am. The school day will finish at 16.15pm. All learners will have a morning break and lunch break. There is a range of after-school and lunchtime clubs run by staff that your child is welcome to attend at no cost. There are also clubs and music lessons run by outside groups and specialist teachers where there may be a charge to attend. Students will also be encouraged to take part in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, volunteering and social enterprise.

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ADMISSIONS Plymouth School of Creative Arts is an open access, city-centre school designed to meet the needs of our local community. Our policy is available on our website. Our school uses the local authority admissions process, with details available on plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/education/schools/schooladmissions.htm As part of our Year 7 admissions process we run an aptitude assessment in the July prior to the admissions round opening in the September. If Year 7 becomes full, 12 of our 120 places will be allocated based on aptitude in the arts. For further details and registration please visit our website.

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BUILDING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING Our building, with its dramatic overhang and strong colour scheme, is a physical representation of our creative and aspirational approach. Our school is designed with spacious

This environment will facilitate

landscaped grounds. Our architects

studio classrooms, equipped with

learners to achieve academically,

have also designed a rooftop play

high quality furniture and learning

while preparing them for their next

area, which we will be developing in

materials. The school environment

steps in the world of work.

the near future.

includes specialist spaces for making and performance, such as a

The building will extend across four

food hall, a theatre, a dance studio,

distinct phases, creating a cohesive,

a recording studio and ‘making’

all-through learning environment.

workshops. Science and design labs will enable learners to be the

It will include a four-court sports

scientist or designer enquiring into

hall and free-flow outdoor learning

an area, rather than just

spaces for our youngest children,

following instructions.

together with zoned play areas in the

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GROWTH IN PUPIL NUMBERS 2013

2014

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Plymouth School of Creative Arts | All-Through School Prospectus 2014/15

“I was given a choice at school: pursue either arts or sciences. There was no happy medium on offer for a boy who enjoyed solving problems and making things with his hands. I stumbled across my flair for design engineering by mistake. Forty years on, I’m passionate about it. And I realised what I missed out on at school.” James Dyson Designer and entrepreneur

We would love to hear your views and opinions on our vision for this innovative new school in Plymouth, and we will be arranging events over the coming year to keep you involved. Visit our website for information, follow us on Facebook and Twitter and join our mailing list.

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Plymouth School of Creative Arts 22 Millbay Road, Millbay, Plymouth PL1 3EG

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