School Prospectus
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Page size with bleed 303mm x 216mm Page size once trimmed 297mm x 210mm PERFORM Safe zone (no text beyond here) 285mm x 195mm TO YOUR POTENTIAL OFSTED Report 2019 Inspection dates 22-23 January 2019 Page size with bleed 303mm x 216mm Overall effectiveness Good Effectiveness of leadership and management Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Page size once trimmed 297mm x 210mm Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good Outcomes for pupils Good 16 to 19 study programmes Good Safe zone (no text beyond here) 285mm x 195mm Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good “The principal communicates a clear vision for the school. She brings to life the school’s mission to provide a good all-round education for pupils Welcome from who have a talent and passion for the the Principal performing arts or sport. As a result of her clarity ‘Perform to your Potential’ is our mantra. At LeAF of purpose, teachers, pupils, parents and carers Studio, our aim is for every learner to be able to move are all committed to the school’s success.” seamlessly from LeAF Studio into employment, (OFSTED, January 2019) professional performance or university, fully equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to purposefully engage in all of the We are passionate about the unique educational challenges and opportunities they will experience. experience we offer our students and welcome you to visit us during a working day to see our quality As Principal, I am very proud to lead LeAF Studio. We provision first hand. We also offer taster days to provide a bespoke education for 13-19 year olds, prospective students throughout the academic year combining a core academic curriculum with high to enable them to truly experience life at LeAF Studio. quality vocational studies in: I look forward to welcoming you to LeAF Studio – a Performing Arts – Stage and Screen including dance, place where high expectations really do encourage drama, musical theatre, media and music all young people to perform to their full potential in Sport – Athlete Academy including football, volleyball, every aspect of their lives. badminton and a range of other individual sports Nadine Lapskas LeAF Studio actively promotes and develops individual Principal excellence and outstanding collaboration in all its students across the whole curriculum. Our teachers and industry specialist coaches support the development needs of each individual performer, “Pupils are very proud of their school, and a ensuring that personal resilience and motivation are at significant number travel long distances from the forefront. We share our parents’ wish that students home to attend. Their commitment to the leave LeAF Studio with strong academic achievement additional hours of training, coaching and alongside their chosen specialism to give each rehearsal is high.” student every opportunity to succeed in their future. (OFSTED, January 2019) Student and Parent Voice Teaching and Learning “When your child gets up every morning and is “The quality of teaching is good overall. excited about going to school; that says it all” Consequently, pupils make good progress from (Parent, July 2017) their starting points in Year 9, when they first join the school.” At LeAF Studio we want to ensure that our students (OFSTED, January 2019) feel supported and achieve their potential both academically and within their chosen specialism. Our Student Leadership Team is led by Post 16 students Effective teaching and learning is the principal who are elected by their peers annually. Student purpose of LeAF Studio, as it is at the heart of securing Voice plays a key part in ensuring all opinions are high quality education for all our young people. We valued. The Student Leadership Team take ideas demand well-planned lessons that engage, motivate forward to meet with staff on a regular basis, ensuring and inspire our students to achieve the best in all their students have regular input into all aspects of daily life various disciplines. at LeAF Studio. The quality of lessons is monitored regularly by senior Working closely with parents and carers is very leaders and teachers are required to complete important to us. LeAF Studio is a member of the frequent professional development to ensure that their National PTA Association. We value feedback from our teaching is first class. parents and carers through our regular parent information evenings and surveys. “Pupils join the school in order to pursue their talents in the performing arts or sporting arenas. “Any doubts as to whether we had made the Leaders have created an environment that right decision moving our daughter to LeAF soon supports their ambition and dovetails it well with evaporated. The teaching staff are so vibrant an academic curriculum.” and passionate about their jobs that it (OFSTED, January 2019) encourages students to do their best.” (Parent, April 2019) Rewards and Behaviour “Pupils are well behaved. They treat each other with respect and warmth. Pupils say there is no place for homophobia, racism or transgender discrimination.” (OFSTED, January 2019) We all love being rewarded for the things that we do At LeAF Studio we aim to maintain a disciplined, well and students at LeAF Studio are no different! organised, professional and friendly atmosphere in which everyone treats each other with courtesy, We use a consistent reward system throughout the respect, honesty and tolerance. school based on Achievement Points. These awards are recognised weekly, based on quality work, PageWhen size it comes with to uniform, bleed attendance, 303mm punctuality, x 216mm excellent effort and positive behaviours in both the behaviour and quality of work we set high standards academic and specialism learning environments. and work hard to hold all students accountable to Pagethese size high expectations. once trimmed 297mm x 210mm We also have a variety of other rewards and incentives to motivate students and recognise Whilst we reward students for the things they do well, outstanding achievement such as certificates, phone Safewe zonealso address (no any textareas for beyond improvement usinghere) a 285mm x 195mm calls home and activity trips. This is all in addition to clearly understood behaviour policy to ensure the vitally important use of verbal praise and everyone is working within a positive learning encouragement. community at LeAF Studio. ) We value students sharing with us their achievements outside of school and we like to recognise their “Pupils have very positive attitudes to their work. successes by sharing their fantastic accomplishments They come to school to pursue their performing with students, parents and carers via displays in school arts and sporting ambitions and they work hard and our popular social media platforms. to achieve them. They pay attention in their (OFSTED, January 2019) classes, work hard and complete their tasks diligently.” (OFSTED, January 2019) ) Sport - Athlete Academy “The best teaching is found in the practical and The Athlete Academy is split into 4 levels; specialist subjects. In these areas, pupils are High Performance, Performance, Development and Enrichment. inspired by highly effective teaching that challenges them to reach the highest Our Performance athletes have access to high quality standards.” academic education, technical sport training and a (OFSTED, January 2019) support service including strength and conditioning coaches and visiting qualified physiotherapists and sport psychologists. The student athletes are placed The LeAF Studio Athlete Academy offers an exciting firmly at the centre of the programme. This has been opportunity for dedicated and motivated student recognised by Sport England as we are the first athletes aged 13 to 19 to prepare to perform in their secondary school in the country to be awarded the sport at a competitive or professional level without Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Dual compromising their academic potential. We welcome Career Accreditation. high performance athletes from any sporting discipline Page size with bleed 303mm x 216mm and aim to deliver through our unique provision a true LeAF Studio also offers excellent facilities including our legacy for sport. exceptional 4-court sports hall, strength and Page size once trimmed 297mm x 210mm conditioning centre, physiotherapy clinic, 21st century The core purpose of the LeAF Studio Athlete Academy classrooms as well as the only indoor beach volleyball is to make the pathway towards high performance facility in the UK. more accessible for young people. For too long, Safe zone (no text beyond here) 285mm x 195mm talented junior student athletes have had to sacrifice If you are competing at a high level and are ready to their education in order to succeed in their chosen commit to a comprehensive programme of training sporting field. The pressure of managing the demands and academic study, then LeAF Studio Athlete of an elite training regime and meeting academic Academy will significantly increase your chances of deadlines have resulted in lost potential, in one or success to reach your full potential, whether that is at even both disciplines. county, national or international level, whilst also enabling you to achieve the qualifications required to Our coaches and support staff have been specifically access the next step on your career pathway. appointed as a result of their experience of working with professional clubs and National Governing Bodies. This national and international expertise is on hand to help guide our young student athletes on their journey. Our approach to success is to create a professional culture and provide the most appropriate support network around each student athlete. Performing Arts – Stage and Screen Our Performing Arts programme is designed for “The quality of teaching in the performing arts students aged 13 to 19 who have ambitions to pursue and sport is extremely strong. Teachers have a a career in one of the many Performing Arts industries. deep knowledge of their subjects and are highly LeAF Stage & Screen combines the best of focused skilled.