Cabinet: 22nd March 2011

Report on the outcomes of the statutory consultation on the proposal to raise the upper age limit of Netherhall Learning Campus High School from September 2011 to accommodate post-16 provision in the Creative and Media Studio School.

Is it likely to result in spending or saving The outcome is intended to have an impact £250k or more, or to have a significant on the provision for students across effect on two or more electoral wards? Kirklees.

Is it in the Forward Plan? Yes

Is it eligible for call in by Scrutiny? Yes

Cabinet member portfolio Children and Young People Cllr Cath Harris and Cllr Ken Smith

Electoral wards affected and ward councillors consulted: All

Public or private: Public

1. Purpose of report a) To report the outcomes of the statutory consultation on the proposal to raise the upper age limit of Netherhall Learning Campus High School from age 16 to age 19 from September 2011 to accommodate post-16 provision in the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School. b) To seek Cabinet approval for the proposed next steps and timescales to make changes to Netherhall Learning Campus High School through the publication of a statutory notice and a statutory proposal.

page 1 CONTENTS

Section 1: Purpose of report page 1

Section 2: Background page 3

Section 3: Statutory processes page 4

Section 4: Implications for the Council page 14

Section 5: Consultees and their opinions page 14

Section 6: Next Steps and Indicative Timescale page 14

Section 7: Officer Recommendations page 15

Section 8: Portfolio holder recommendations page 15

Section 9: Contact Officers page 16

List of supporting documents page 16

Appendix A: Consultation document page 17 Appendix B: Consultation document distribution list page 23 Appendix C: Equalities Impact Assessment page 25

page 2 2. Background and Consultation 2.1 Background Information on Studio School The Studio School concept was first initiated by the Young Foundation in 2006 as an innovative approach to the delivery of 14-19 education for up to 300 learners. A Studio School is built around a strong working partnership between school(s) and a range of industrial / commercial partners. There is an emphasis on a new approach to delivering the curriculum, although Studio Schools cannot bypass or ignore National Curriculum requirements.

The Government announced in November 2009 support for a series of studio schools across the country. The first two will be in Luton and Kirklees and a further five schools have been approved; in Blackpool, Oldham, South Tyneside, Lambeth and Newham. Each of these schemes is taking a different approach to developing the studio school concept.

With the local development of the Creative and Media sector, a result of the Creative Town Initiative, and the potential links with the Media Centre, Huddersfield University and the Textile Centre of Excellence it was considered appropriate to take forward the Creative and Media sector focus as one that clearly had potential to flourish in Kirklees.

The involvement of employers and creative/media businesses in Kirklees in the development of the Kirklees Studio School is a major strength of the proposal. For over two years a group of local employers, business organisations, and other partners have been meeting regularly, planning for the interim pilot (launched in September 2008) and developing the proposal for the full-fledged Studio School in Kirklees. The Kirklees studio school model was developed with the support of these partners: • Kirklees Council Children and Young People (Learning), Culture & Leisure, Regeneration and Economic Development Services • Netherhall Learning Campus • The Media Centre • University of Huddersfield • • Textile Centre of Excellence • Compact Education Business Services • The Young Foundation (now the Studio Schools Trust) • Employers Group, MDs of six Creative & Media businesses • Barry Sheerman MP and local Councillors. The partners believe strongly that the Kirklees Studio School would make a real difference to the lives of young people, families and employers across Kirklees and would play an important role in raising aspiration and equipping young people with the skills and experience they need to succeed.

The Studio School will offer a range of key academic and vocational qualifications with the Creative & Media Diploma at Level 2 with progression to Level 3 being at the heart of the school‟s curriculum offer. The learning will be more relevant and contextualised, with a greater focus on local businesses and the skills needed by young people. This will allow students to develop important employability skills like teamwork, initiative and critical thinking, whilst also gaining the key qualifications they need to progress.

The Studio School is located at Netherhall Learning Campus and is a facility which will be accessible for all Kirklees young people The Studio School will provide 300 places for students of all abilities aged 14-19; 120 places for 14-16 year olds and 180 places for 16- 18 year olds. The Studio School has Creative and Media as its specialism and will

page 3 commence operation as an extended pilot focussed on Netherhall learners in September 2010. It is then anticipated that students will be admitted on a phased basis with two main points of entry at 14 and 16. Potential students should have a strong interest in Creative & Media based education and training, a commitment to a vocational & practical curriculum and a capacity to gain Level 2.

The scheme has attracted a capital budget allocation of £4 million and initial revenue funding subject to further discussion with DfE.

3 Statutory Processes On 11th May 2010 cabinet approved the establishment of the Creative and Media School on the Netherhall Campus the need to propose the establishment of post 16 provision as an integral part of the Kirklees Studio School model for 14-19 education and that this be dedicated Creative and Media Diploma provision and not constitute general sixth form provision. that Officers start the statutory process to facilitate the establishment of post 16 provision at the Kirklees Studio School by carrying out the necessary 6 week statutory consultation process and reporting the outcomes of consultation back to Cabinet for approval to proceed further with the statutory process

3.1Statutory Consultation A six week statutory consultation took place between 10th January and 18th February 2011 to seek the views of parents/carers, staff, governors, pupils, the local community and other stakeholders about the proposal to establish provision for 16-19 year olds at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School by raising the upper age limit from 16 to 19 years from 1st September 2011

3.2 Consultation Methodology 3.2.1 Reference DfE Guidance – Making Changes to a Maintained Mainstream School (Other than Expansion, Foundation, Discontinuance & Establishment Proposals)

A consultation document (attached as Appendix A) was written and produced with due regard to the published DfE Guidance listed above. The consultation document was prefaced with a foreword from the lead members for Children and Young People. The document had a comprehensive feedback form that was developed in consultation with the Council‟s Corporate Research and Consultation Team. The form asked for views about how the proposals may affect various aspects of the school e.g. quality of education and standards, and how far people supported or opposed the proposals. In addition, there was the opportunity for respondents to write down any additional comments about the proposals.

3.2.2 Distribution Consultation documents were distributed to over 5700 stakeholders, including over 4500 to families of pupils in year 11 throughout Kirklees as well as 390 documents distributed to the staff and pupils at Netherhall Learning Campus High School. Documents were also sent to the head teacher and the chair of governors at all Kirklees schools as well as to trade unions, faith groups, neighbouring Local Authorities, schools out of authority within a 3 mile radius, elected Members, MP‟s, community centres, early years units and libraries.

page 4 Throughout the consultation period further opinions and questions were recorded via a dedicated e-mail address ([email protected]), by a freepost address and via telephone (01484 225014). Consultation documents and response sheets were available online at www.studio-school.co.uk.

The consultation document was made available on the Council‟s website, at the open days (see below) and by request. A complete list of distribution is attached at Appendix B.

Forms could be completed on paper or electronically on the Studio School website. In addition individuals were encouraged to feedback any additional views either via email or letter. A „Freepost‟ address was available for returning paper forms and/or letters to maximise the opportunities for receiving feedback to the proposals.

3.2.3 Opportunities for clarification and gathering further information Open days were held at the school on Thursday 20 January 2011 and Monday 31 January 2011and these were publicised in the consultation document. The open days were not dedicated consultation events but they gave an opportunity for interested parties to ask questions and raise individual concerns. 40 people attended the open days. List of Open Day Sessions Date Venue Time Thursday 20 January The Kirklees Creative and 12.00 noon to 2011 Media Studio School, Netherhall 7.00pm Monday 31 January Learning Campus High School, 12.00 noon to 2011 7.00pm

3.3 Responses to Consultation Petitions: No petitions were received Deputations: No deputations were received Responses: Total number of responses 111 Type of response Response sheet: 80 E-mail: 1 Web feedback: 30

Responses by Stakeholder* Parent/Carers: 40 Pupils: 3 Staff: 50 Governor: 9 Resident: 15 Local Community Representative: 8 * Some respondents declared themselves as multiple stakeholders

The majority of stakeholders responding to the consultation were staff (40%), 32% were parent/carers, 12% were residents, 8% governors, 2% were pupils and 6% were local community representatives.

page 5 Opportunities for clarification and gathering further information Staff at The Creative Media and Studio School actively engaged with stakeholders at the open day events noted above

3.4 Summary of Responses Parents/Carer responses: Responses were received from 40 parents/carers – 31 support the proposal and 7 neither support nor oppose it. 2 responses were received from parents/carers who oppose the proposal.

Pupil responses: Responses were received from 3 pupils. All 3 were in support of the proposal.

Staff responses: 50 individual members of staff responded, 48 support the proposal. 2 responses from staff oppose the proposal.

Governing Body/governor responses: 9 responses from individual governors were received. 5 governors support the proposal. 4 responses from governors oppose the proposal. One response sheet was received expressing opposition on behalf of the Governing Body of Almondbury High School and Language College and the comment is included in analysis of Governor responses.

Local resident responses: 15 responses were received from local residents and all 15 were in support of the proposal.

Local community representatives: 8 responses were received, of which 4 support the proposal and 2 neither support nor oppose it. 1 states they do not know whether they support or oppose. 1 response was received from the neighbouring local authority of Barnsley stating that they have no objections, suggestions or comments regarding the proposals.

Union responses: No union responses were received

page 6 3.5 Support for the proposal to establish provision for 16-19 year olds at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School

How far do you support or oppose the proposal to establish provision for 16-19 year olds at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School? Strongly Neither support Strongly Don't Not Support Oppose Total Support nor oppose Oppose Know Answered 75 20 9 0 5 1 1 111

3.6 Responses and comments by stakeholder

3.6.1. Parent / Carer responses: 40 responses were received from parent/carers from the 17 different Kirklees high schools (listed below), 2 primary schools and 1 special school. (3 parents did not name the school attended by their child). Parents from Secondary Schools sending responses Almondbury High School & Language College Business & Enterprise College Batley Girls High School - Visual Arts College Birkdale High School Colne Valley Specialist Arts College Earlsheaton Technology College Heckmondwike Grammar School King James's School Moor End Technology College Netherhall Learning Campus High School Newsome High School Salendine Nook High School - A Specialist Centre for Science The Community Science College @ Thornhill Whitcliffe Mount Specialist Business & Enterprise College

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Comments made by parents/carers:

Do it its good! We have to encourage more young people in the area and provide further education The Kirklees creative and media studio school would be an excellent idea for students who want to explore their own potential Important that these children who are not academic have an improved chance of gaining qualifications/work experience and to find employment Great proposition. Should have been done years ago The school will provide an excellent opportunity for 16-19 Year olds to gain valuable vocational qualifications and skills, which will no doubt provide better opportunities and equip them in the job market. Pupils are being offered a new practical way of learning which could be more beneficial to certain individuals than the traditional route of education.

Yet again lack of provision in north Kirklees for 16 -19 year olds. Why does everything happen but never in our area needs support think of our kids for a change I do not think this leaflet really gives sufficient information. However, like everything in Kirklees this is going to be in Huddersfield. It seems Kirklees ends in Deighton. Nothing new or progressive is done is north Kirklees. Improve 6th form up to 19 in Batley area keep single sex schools as they are. As the girls school has proved GCSE and especially A Levels are one of the best in district. I am also opposed to more 16-19 places in Huddersfield when Dewsbury are lacking in provision

3.6.2 Pupil responses: 3 responses were received from pupils at Batley Girls‟ High – Visual Arts College (1), King James‟s High School (1) and Honley High School (1). All three responses supported or strongly supported the proposal Comments made by pupils - None

page 8 3.6.3 Member of staff responses: 50 responses were received from members of staff. The majority were based on the Netherhall Learning Campus. Members of staff also responded from Batley Girls High School –Visual Arts College (1), Kirklees College (3), Royds Hall High School(1) and St John Fisher Catholic High School (1). 6 staff responses did not state a school/college.

Comments made by members of staff:

As a teacher at Netherhall Learning Campus High School I am very excited about the opportunities which the studio school opens up for the young people of Kirklees. As staff at NLC, we have always tried to make sure that different students individual learning styles and needs are accommodated within the schools curriculum and this is a significant step towards helping more young people achieve real and meaningful education and experience of the world of work. I look forward to seeing the studio school develop and I am sure that the cutting edge approach to education which is at the heart of the studio school ethos will help us as teachers further develop our own professional skills for the benefit of all our students A great opportunity for pupils of all ability levels to further their education through a practical approach to learning. Will help children protection - help stop children slipping through the net The Creation of a 14-19 Studio School, creative and media, offers a unique and high quality offer incorporating exemplary aspects of employer engagement and links with the word of work, for young people in Kirklees. However, this needs to be set within the context of all 14-19 provision in Kirklees and there needs to be an appraisal and evaluation of potential displacement for some providers and learners. The creation of a 14-19 Studio School, Creative & Media, offers a unique and high quality offer, incorporating exemplary aspects of employer engagement and links with the world of work for young people in Kirklees. However, this needs to be set within the context of all 14-19 provision in Kirklees and there needs to be an appraisal and evaluation of potential displacement or disadvantage for some providers and their learners It is ideal for our community

page 9 Super idea This is a wonderful opportunity to create a new style of teaching and learning within Kirklees. Fantastic opportunities The opportunity for students to raise attainment through progressive transition by staying in the same establishment for Level 3. Able to support, creative, intellectual and social development of the individual through knowledge of the learner. Opportunity to refine technical skills and artistry as the individual develops. Consistency of teachers will build self confidence and self esteem, creating individuals ready for degree level work or work environment Pupils are being offered a new practical way of learning which could be more beneficial to certain individuals than the traditional route of education. The studio school offers a great opportunity for the young adults of Kirklees What an opportunity for young people and the surrounding community! A real work and life experience is on offer to all those young people who are determined to achieve in school AND the world of work. I think it‟s a good idea and will promote a positive attitude to the area as a whole. I feel that an extended provision would enable all age groups to interact and work cohesively and therefore benefit the local area. I have an objection to satisfying the various learning needs that many students have. The studio school offers another route. Great opportunity for children/students across Kirklees to further their skills/education alongside a work environment. Recognise education for the future in a unique environment supporting continuity and high standards. Fantastic opportunity for the children of Kirklees. The Creation of a 14-19 Studio School, creative and media, offers a unique and high quality offer incorporating exemplary aspects of employer engagement and links with the word of work, for young people in Kirklees. However, this needs to be set within the context of all 14-19 provision in Kirklees and there needs to be an appraisal and evaluation of potential displacement for some providers and learners.

The case for 180 new 16-19 places in Kirklees has not been proven (or even mentioned in this leaflet). The destabilisation of other providers particularly those specialising in creative media/crafts e.g. Batley Girls has not been addressed. Arrangements for funding 180 places have not been made clear particularly in light of changes to post 16 funding. How would students be funded in year 1 and would this be at the expense of other Kirklees providers? The lack of quality information regarding this project and how it fits in with wider provision leads me to reluctantly oppose the proposal at this time. With further information my view may have been different. I am opposed to more 16-19 places in Huddersfield when Dewsbury are lacking in provision

page 10 3.6.4 Governing Body/governor responses: 9 responses were received from Governors, 5 supporting/strongly supporting and 4 strongly opposing.

Comments made by Governors from 5 schools supporting / strongly supporting the proposal (Highburton CE( C) First School, Holmfirth High School, The Community Science College @ Thornhill, St John's Infant School , Other). Great proposition. Should have been done years ago The plan is commendable but the timetable is tight. Do Kirklees plan a similar provision in Dewsbury? Where is it? Netherhall learning campus is not listed in the phone book. There is a Netherhall road close to Rawthorpe schools- not easy to reach from Dewsbury. How many students? Creative+ media School will have up to 180/190 in each two years. Element 6 refers to a learning environment of around 300 students. Is it expected that the school will extend? How are students selected? The funding - is the £4.5m funding secure? Is it for capital works or mending costs?

Comments made by Governors from 4 schools strongly opposing the proposal (Almondbury High School & Language College, King James's School, St John Fisher Catholic College, Other) I speak on behalf of my board of Governors. Our opposition is not based on any specific problem with Netherhall, but is based on the lack of capacity strategy for south Kirklees. This creation of Netherhall creates increased capacity/together with other projects at time when we and other schools are seeing a significant falling rolls. This should be set in a central point such as the new Kirklees College or in Dewsbury not in a school the intake could negatively affect other schools I strongly oppose the creation of additional school places when there are surplus places in the area. The knock on effect to other schools should be considered I am also opposed to more 16-19 places in Huddersfield when Dewsbury are lacking in provision The case for 180 new 16-19 places in Kirklees has not been proven (or even mentioned in this leaflet). The destabilisation of other providers particularly those specialising in creative media/crafts e.g. Batley Girls has not been addressed. Arrangements for funding 180 places have not been made clear particularly in light of changes to post 16 funding. How would students be funded in year 1 and would this be at the expense of other Kirklees providers? The lack of quality information regarding this project and how it fits in with wider provision leads me to reluctantly oppose the proposal at this time. With further information my view may have been different.

3.6.5 Local resident responses: 15 responses were received from local residents, 13 strongly supporting and 2 supporting the proposal. Comments made by local residents: I think this is a fantastic opportunity for Kirklees and all its young people We have to encourage more young people in the area and provide further education Things have changed since I was at school, but I am so glad that these opportunities exist for young people. I am qualified to offer this opinion because I have worked as a trainer and coach to short and long term unemployed adults to help them develop skills to gain

page 11 employment. Also, as a coach and mentor to 14-18 year olds to provide support and demonstrate a belief in them to help them decide what they want to do and commit to a plan and its implementation to get them there. Many of the adults I have helped said they had never before had the self belief that they gained from the course. If help had been available to them before they left school, they would have some focus and direction in finding a satisfying and rewarding job - rather than years of short time or temporary work, no specific direction or appropriate skills. The aims of the Creative and Media School will help to break this cycle by giving students and the self belief, practical skills, people skills experience and the ability to 'learn for work', to ensure they move into work or self employment when they leave college. This is a great opportunity for the young adults of today Fantastic opportunity for the young people of today (wish it would have been up and running when I was a pupil) This is a great way to keep young adults in education. All education is important and to encourage further education locally is to be supported. Good incentive for young adults of today. Very good opportunity for young people

3.6.6 Local community representative responses: 7 responses were received via online forms/response sheets from local community representatives, 4 strongly supporting the proposal, 2 neither supporting nor opposing and 1 don‟t know.

Comments made by local community representatives: I am supportive of the concept of a studio school. However a I believe that the emphasis is on Creative and Media is mistaken. Too many students are attracted to the prospect of a career /job in this area, when, in reality, there are more qualified students than jobs Exciting times for you all. Embrace the opportunities I am concerned at the emphasis on "creative and media"! Too many students are attracted to the prospect of careers/jobs in this area, when, in reality, there are very few. Emphasis on technology and applied science would be more appropriate. I am supportive of the concept of a school with local business input I am qualified to offer this opinion because I have worked as a trainer and coach to short and long term unemployed adults to help them develop skills to gain employment. Also, as a coach and mentor to 14-18 year olds to provide support and demonstrate a belief in them to help them decide what they want to do and commit to a plan and its implementation to get them there. Many of the adults I have helped said they had never before had the self belief that they gained from the course. If help had been available to them before they left school, they would have some focus and direction in finding a satisfying and rewarding job - rather than years of short time or temporary work, no specific direction or appropriate skills. The aims of the Creative and Media School will help to break this cycle by giving students and the self belief, practical skills, people skills experience and the ability to 'learn for work', to ensure they move into work or self employment when they leave college. I think that this is amazing opportunity for you to develop a whole new way of learning for young people. I wish you all the luck in the world with this venture and wish I could have my life over again so that I could be part of it

page 12 3.6.7 Response from neighbouring Local Authority We have no objections, suggestions or comments (Barnsley MC) 3.6.8 Others No responses 3.7 Summary of the key messages from the statutory consultation Of those who responded, 95 out of 111 (86%) expressed support/strong support for the proposal to raise the upper age limit. 5 respondents (4.5%) expressed strong opposition. The many positive comments support the creation of opportunities for young people generated by the nationally innovative approach with strong links to business and practical learning. The main areas of concern are linked to points about number of school places in south Kirklees and the location of the Studio School in south rather than north Kirklees. These issues are broader than the specific focus of the proposal which is about additional post 16 places in Creative and Media. The proposal is intended to increase the number of young people in post 16 provision engaged in a radically different approach to learning rather than general post 16 or vocational education. Whilst these would be additional places for 16-19 year olds they are intended to complement existing provision. The places would be funded in the same way as other post 16 provision. 3.8 Equality and Community Cohesion Impact Assessment The full “Equality and Community Cohesion Impact Assessment” for this proposal can be found at Appendix 3. It supports Council ambitions of reducing inequalities and the school‟s duty to promote community cohesion and develop strategies to minimise some of the family and community perceptions that can reinforce separation and polarisation. The assessment identifies the following opportunities and challenges - the proposal to raise the upper age limit of Netherhall Learning Campus High School from September 2011 to accommodate post-16 provision in the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School ; o would have positive impacts in terms of ethnicity, community and social cohesion, age, SEN, inclusion and disability and remain “neutral‟ in terms of religion/belief, gender, and sexual orientation. o Overall transport / travel has a neutral impact because it is acknowledged that pupils have to travel now to post 16 provision - for some individuals / groups there could be a negative impact in terms of daily travel, but for others it would be positive. The attention of Cabinet is drawn to the statutory duties identified in the Impact Assessment document that must be taken into account when making a decision on any proposal. 3.9 Overall conclusions and next steps There is much strong support for the proposal and the relatively small amount of opposition is linked to general strategic issues rather than the specific proposal about post 16 provision. The consultation process has not elicited any new factors or issues that have not already been considered when formulating the proposals and the relative significance of these factors has not been challenged. It is therefore recommended that the statutory process should proceed to the next stage – publication of the proposals followed by 6 weeks representation period.

page 13 4. Implications for the Council

4.1 Ambition real help for communities : The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School will provide real and innovative opportunities for young people in all Kirklees communities to develop the skills knowledge and aspirations that will support the future economic health of the communities; responding to recession : The proposal to extend the innovative opportunities at the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School to 16-19 year old students is aimed to extend and improve 14 to 19 and post 16 provision and create stronger links to local economies; reducing inequalities The capital funding from DFE will make a significant contribution towards progressing our Every Child Matters outcomes and addressing issues in the Children and Young People Plan, and closing gaps in health, attainment, skills, employment, housing and wages; reducing carbon : The capital funding will progress our green ambition, enabling us to have more sustainable school buildings which will be green in design and operation. We will seek to use innovation and the best design principles to deliver increased efficiency and the best value for money.

4.2 Human Resources implications There are no specific HR implications for the Council. The growth of provision at the Learning Campus is likely to lead to the increased demand for staff.

4.3 Financial Implications The scheme has attracted a capital budget allocation of £4 million and initial revenue funding subject to further discussion with DfE. Student revenue funding would be as all other post 16 funding via the Young People‟s Learning Agency (YPLA) There are no financial implications for the Council

5. Consultees and their opinions Section 4 of this report details the opinions of those consulted as part of the six week consultation period that took place between 10th January and 22nd February 2011. A list of those consulted is attached at Appendix B. The Governing Body of the Netherhall Learning Campus discussed the proposal at their meeting on 26 January 2011 and continue to fully support the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School as they have done throughout all stages of its development.

6. Next steps and indicative timescale Subject to decisions made by Cabinet, the indicative timeline for the next stages of the statutory processes are set out below:

Date* Further Consultation and Statutory Proposal and Notice Mar – May Publish statutory proposal / notice and 6 week 2011 representation period* Jun 2011 Cabinet decide proposal* 1 Sep 2011 Implement Proposals * These dates are subject to Cabinet approval and may change

page 14 7. Officer recommendations Cabinet is recommended to; Note the outcomes of the statutory consultation about the proposal to raise the upper age limit of Netherhall Learning Campus High School from September 2011 to accommodate post-16 provision in the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School. Confirm the overall proposals to raise the upper age limit of Netherhall Learning Campus High School from September 2011 as an integral part of the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School development . Note the proposed next steps and timescales to make statutory changes to Netherhall Learning Campus High School Approve that the statutory process to make changes to Netherhall Learning Campus High School l progress to the next stage - the publication of statutory proposals followed by the 6 week representation period Note that officers will bring the proposals and any representations received, back to cabinet for a final decision after the 6-week representation period.

8. Cabinet portfolio holder’s recommendations

Cllr Cath Harris & Cllr Ken Smith lead members for Children and Young People

We, the Cabinet Members for Children and Young People, support the recommendations set out by officers in the previous section of this report. We set out below the considerations which have led to our arriving at this position. We will consider any further material matters that are brought to our attention in advance of, and during, the Cabinet meeting on 15th March 2011 and will make our final, oral, recommendations at the end of the discussion of this item at the meeting.

„The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School is a provision available to all young people across Kirklees. The school takes a different approach to learning as it offers the chance to work directly with local businesses and develop practical skills which will help young people enter the world of work. It will provide academic and vocational lessons and build on the creative and media focus which proved successful during a pilot scheme‟. „This scheme has been a long time in planning and we are overjoyed at getting almost £4.5million of government funding for a school which gives a positive link between commerce and education. The proposal to change the upper age range at Netherhall Learning Campus High School supports this unique opportunity to take forward the Studio School and make solid plans for the future. The Studio School will play an important role in raising aspirations and equipping young people with the expertise they need to succeed in life and work. They will benefit from the school‟s innovative, practical approach to learning, which involves enterprise projects and work with businesses embedded in the Studio School itself. These local creative and media businesses are linked to, and located within, the Studio School, providing real-time business activity to complement studies and developing the business awareness and knowledge that will enable each student to explore their own potential‟. For these reasons we support the officers‟ recommendations.

page 15 9. Contact officer and relevant papers

Jo-Anne Sanders School Organisation and Planning Team Manager Tel: 01484 223021 Email: [email protected]

Warwick Firmin Head of School Organisation and Planning/School Funding Strategy Manager Tel: 01484 223021 Email: [email protected]

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Cabinet Report 11th May 2010 : Netherhall Learning Campus – Creation of a Creative & Media Studio School

Consultation Document : See Appendix A

For detailed information about the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School visit the main website www.studio-school.org.uk

For general information, the Studio Schools Trust website www.studioschoolstrust.org

page 16 APPENDIX A

A statutory consultation on a proposal to establish provision for 16-19 year olds at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School by raising the upper age limit from 16 years to 19 years from 1st September 2011.

Respond by Friday 18th February 2011

page 17 5 APPENDIX A Cllr Cath Harris & Cllr Ken Smith lead members for Children and Young People ‘The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School is a provision available to all young people across Kirklees. The school takes a different approach to learning as it offers the chance to work directly with local businesses and develop practical skills which will help young people enter the world of work. It will provide academic and vocational lessons and build on the creative and media focus which proved successful during a pilot scheme’. ‘This scheme has been a long time in planning and we are overjoyed at getting almost £4.5million of government funding for a school which gives a positive link between commerce and education. The proposal to change the upper age range at Netherhall Learning Campus High School supports this unique opportunity to take forward the Studio School and make solid plans for the future. The Studio School will play an important role in raising aspirations and equipping young people with the expertise they need to succeed in life and work. They will benefit from the school’s innovative, practical approach to learning, which involves enterprise projects and work with businesses embedded in the Studio School itself. These local creative and media businesses are linked to, and located within, the Studio School, providing real-time business activity to complement studies and developing the business awareness and knowledge that will enable each student to explore their own potential’.

What is The Kirklees Creative and significant portion of their weekly Learning Campus High School Media Studio School? time in real work currently has places for 11-16 year This is a new type of state school • Small schools - students will old students and so Kirklees needs for young people of all abilities. learn in a small, supportive to make places for 16-19 year olds Based on extensive research and and personalised learning to create the 14-19 Studio School. best practice, it offers a pioneering environment of around 300 practical approach to learning students What would this mean? involving enterprise projects and The creation of up to 180 places for real work. This more practical For detailed information about young people aged 16-19, with up approach is intended to better equip the Kirklees Studio visit the main to 90 places in each year. These young people with the skills and website www.studio-school.org.uk places are not general sixth form experiences they need to succeed. and for general information, the places but places for students At the heart of the Studio School Studio Schools Trust website following Creative and Media are six key elements: www.studioschooltrust.org courses and are available to all • Employability and enterprise skills learners across Kirklees. - students will be supported to The Proposal: develop the key employability and Kirklees Council proposes to life skills they need to succeed establish provision for 14-19 The Business Partners • Key qualifications - students will year old students at The Kirklees For local business the Studio School be taught the national curriculum Creative and Media Studio School. will mean an enhanced learning and work towards a range of key To enable the post 16 element of experience and new progression qualifications focused on Creative the Studio School to be put in place, routes. Local Creative and Media and Media Qualifications from it is proposed to raise the upper businesses will be linked to and Level 2 (eg GCSEs, diplomas etc) age limit from 16 to 19 years at located within the school, providing real-time business activity to up to level 3 (eg A levels, BTEC Netherhall Learning Campus High complement each student’s studies, level 3). School. Whilst the Studio School developing the business awareness • Personalised curriculum - is located at Netherhall Learning and knowledge that will enable students will meet frequently with Campus, it is a provision able to each student to explore their own their ‘personal coach’ to tailor be accessed by young people from potential. Students will work on the curriculum to their individual across Kirklees. real, creative and commercial needs and aspirations assignments, developing the skills • Practical learning - students’ Why do we need to raise the upper to be effective, motivated employees learning will be delivered age limit? and, through the supportive and principally through enterprise The Kirklees Creative and Media creative environment of the school, learning how they might establish themed projects in the school, Studio School is designed to their own successful creative/media local businesses and the provide learning pathways from businesses in the future. community age 14 to 19 for young people from Bill Macbeth, Lead of the Business • Real work - students will spend a across Kirklees. The Netherhall Engagement Group page 18 1 2 APPENDIX A The School Governors Support from Kirklees Council The Governors and the school leadership, together with • The studio school offers a unique opportunity the Local Authority, The Studio Schools Trust and our for Kirklees Council to be at the forefront of an local Business Partners have been jointly investigating exciting new development in 14-19 education the addition of a Studio School at NLC for 3 years. We are which offers enhanced opportunities for learners convinced that it will add real value and real choices for all to achieve improved results with routes through students throughout the district. The board and I commend to further learning and employment. this proposal to you. • The studio school concept involves local businesses working directly with the learners Peter Rock, Chair of Governors in ways that will greatly enhance the learning experience • The studio school experience provides a very different approach to teaching and learning that we are confident will be very attractive for some Support from the local Member of Parliament students, an approach we expect schools will Education has been in need of meaningful change for many wish to emulate in coming years years now. Our knowledge and recognition that we all learn differently, and have different strengths, coupled to Alison O’Sullivan, Director for Children and the pace of technological change mean that we must look Young People, Kirklees Council at ways of preparing our children for a world that none of us can accurately foresee. The Studio School at NLC is just one step towards making education in Kirklees more adaptive for that future and for our children. I have been involved with the committees investigating this opportunity for the last 3 years and can advise you that all major parties endorse the Studio School concept

Barry Sheerman, MP

Your views on…

New provision for 16 -19 year olds accessible to all young people across Kirklees at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School, by raising the upper age limit from 16 years to 19 years from 1st September 2011.

Complete this form to tell us what you think about the proposals affecting this school You can return your completed form:

By post Mail to: School Organisation and Planning Team, FREEPOST, Kirklees Council

In person Hand in at the open days. You can find details of the open days on page 5

Or you can tell us what you think online:

Online Complete this form online at: www.studio-school.co.uk

Please take part by Friday, 18th February 2011 to make sure that your views are heard.

If you have any questions about this form, need help completing it, or would like more information, please contact: Kirklees School Organisation and Planning Team Phone: 01484 225014 Email: [email protected] page 19 2 APPENDIX A Your views on….

The proposal to establish provision for 16-19 year olds accessible to all young people across Kirklees at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School by raising the upper age limit from 16 years to 19 years from 1st September 2011.

How far do you support or oppose the proposal to establish provision for 16-19 year olds accessible to all young people across Kirklees at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School.

Strongly Support Neither support Oppose Strongly Don’t know support nor oppose oppose ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ (Please tick ✓one box only) Do you have any comments to make about any of the proposal? (Please write in below)

Have you visited the Kirklees Studio School main website at www.studio-school.org.uk? (Please tick ✓)

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This section asks you for some information that will help us to analyse the results of the survey and to see who has taken part. You will not be identified by any of the information you provide. I am a: (Please tick ✓ and complete all those that apply to you) ❏ Parent/ carer Your child’s/ children’s school/s:

❏ Pupil Your school: ❏ Governor Your school: ❏ Member of staff Your school: ❏ Local Resident Please tell us: ❏ Other Please tell us: page 20

✃ 3 APPENDIX A How would you describe your ethnic origin?

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Any other Asian background ❏ (Please write in) ...... (Please write in) ...... Mixed White and Black Caribbean ❏ Black or Black British White and Black African ❏ Caribbean ❏ White and Asian ❏ African ❏ Any other Mixed background ❏ White and Asian ❏ Any other Black background ❏ (Please write in) ...... (Please write in) ......

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page 21 4 APPENDIX A Next Steps

The table below shows the steps and timescales involved in establishing the 16-19 provision at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus High School.

Date Consultation and Statutory Proposals and notices

January - February 2011 Statutory Consultation (6 weeks) March 2011 Cabinet consider report on consultation and decide next steps* March – May 2011 Statutory proposal / notice and 6 week representation period* June 2011 Cabinet decide proposal* 1 September 2011 Implement Proposals

* These dates are indicative and are subject to Cabinet approval.

Open days at The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School

Why not come along and find out more about The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School at one of the two open days listed below. Staff will be available to answer any questions about the proposal and listen to your views.

Date Venue Date

Thursday 20th January The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio 12.00 noon to 7.00 pm School, Netherhall Learning Campus Monday 31st January High School, Netherhall Avenue, 12.00 noon to 7.00 pm Rawthorpe, Huddersfield HD5 9PG

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page 22 4 5 APPENDIX B : List of Consultees Kirklees Chief Executive Council Director for Place Officers Director for Resources Director for Children and Young People Director for Wellbeing and Communities Director for Public Health DChYP Assistant Director for Learning DChYP Assistant Director for Commissioning DChYP Assistant Director for Family Support and Child Protection Kirklees Principal Improvement Managers Learning School Improvement Officers Service School Improvement Partners School Governors Service All Kirklees Almondbury Dewsbury South Ward Members Councillors Ashbrow Dewsbury West Batley East Golcar Batley West Greenhead Birstall and Birkenshaw Heckmondwike Cleckheaton Holme Valley North Colne Valley Holme Valley South Crosland Moor and Kirkburton Netherton Lindley Dalton Liversedge and Gomersal Denby Dale Mirfield Dewsbury East Newsome Dioceses Diocese of Leeds Diocese of Wakefield Further Education Colleges Kirklees College University Huddersfield University YLPLA Young people’s Learning Agency MP's Mike Wood MP

Jason McCartney MP Simon Reevell MP Barry Sheerman MP Neighbouring Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council School Organisation LAs Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Director of Children's Services City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Director of Children's Services

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Principle Research & Policy Officer

Leeds City Council Director of Children's Services Leeds City Council Education Leeds

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Director of Children's Services Wakefield Metropolitan District Council School Organisation The Kirklees High School Heads Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust Children’s NHS Kirklees Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust Trust Board Kirklees Governors Association West Yorkshire Police Members Voluntary Action Network West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Kirklees College Schools Forum and Primary Headteachers Chair of Safeguarding Board West Yorkshire Probation Trust Job Centre Plus

DFE School Organisation and Competition Unit

page 23 Unions UNISON NASUWT GMB NAHT ATL TGWU ASCL NUT Schools Netherhall Learning Campus High School : Head + Families of Pupils + Staff + Governors Affected All other Kirklees Schools (Including Independent Schools) : Head + Chair of Governors + Families of Pupils in year 11 Community Almondbury Library Moorfield Primary Care Centre Buildings Batley Library Princess Royal Health Centre Birkby and Fartown LIC Ravensthorpe Health Centre Birstall Library and Information Centre Savile Town Clinic Chestnut Centre Skelmanthorpe Health Centre Cleckheaton Library Slaithwaite Health Centre Denby Dale Library Honley Community Centre Dewsbury Library Bradley Community Centre Golcar Library Muslim Community Centre The Greenwood Centre Fieldhead Community Centre Ltd Heckmondwike Library Chickenley Community Centre Holmfirth Library Thornhill Lees Community Centre Honley Library Huddersfield Chinese Community Centre Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery Lindley Methodist Community Centre Kirkburton Library Howden Clough Community Centre Kirkheaton Library Mirfield Community Centre Lepton Library Ravensthorpe Community Centre Ltd Lindley Library and Information Centre Taleem Community Centre Marsden Library The Trinity Centre Meltham Library and Information Centre Salfia Advice Centre Mirfield Library Crosland Moor Community Association Batley Health Centre Kirklees Community Learning Disability Team Cleckheaton Health Centre Greenfields Family Centre Dewsbury Health Centre Greenhead Resource Unit Fartown Health Centre Pathways Day Services Golcar Clinic Holmfirth Phoenix Youth & Community Centre Kirkburton Health Centre Savoy Youth & Community Centre Marsden Health Centre Mill Hill Community Health Centre

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EQUALITY AND COMMUNITY COHESION IMPACT ASSESSMENT – ACCOMMODATION OF POST-16 PROVISION IN THE KIRKLEES CREATIVE AND MEDIA STUDIO SCHOOL Introduction : Equality, Diversity and Community Cohesion Impact Assessments Equality, diversity and community cohesion impact assessments have been developed in Kirklees as a response to the duty to promote equality and cohesion. Kirklees has duties under the Sex Discrimination Act, the Race Relations Act and the Disability Discrimination Act to regard the need to eliminate discrimination and promote the equality in those fields. The approach is firmly grounded on the principles embodied in the Kirklees Children & Young People Plan 2008-2011 which states that “We are committed to ensure that equality and diversity is integral to the work of the partnership. Throughout the development of the plan, we have tried to think broadly about the needs of children and young people and in particular, any issues or barriers that they may face as a result of, for instance, living in care, different family circumstances, or discrimination due to disability, gender, race or sexuality.” “Building cohesive communities is an important priority for Kirklees. Our own experience and analysis and national research shows that there is a high degree of separation between different communities with people living parallel lives. Supporting the development of communities where people are at ease with themselves and their neighbours and where diversity is respected and celebrated is a priority for all partners. The Kirklees Community Cohesion Strategy is a key document which sets out partners’ commitment and a range of actions we will take to achieve this aim. Work with children and young people forms an important strand of the Strategy as does the new duty on schools to promote community cohesion which brings an added focus to this work.” 1. The Equality and Community Cohesion Impact Assessment Process The framework for this equality and cohesion impact assessment is based on a DfE model for educational policy proposals. The framework addresses issues of adverse or negative impact on any dimensions of equality and cohesion - disability equality, gender equality and ethnicity equality, religion and belief, sexual orientation and community cohesion. However, we felt it equally important to also set out the positive impacts from proposals. It also seeks to generate opportunities to promote equality and cohesion. It will be used to generate a suite of equality and cohesion impact assessments across the various strands of the Schools for the Future programme. These impact assessments will be reviewed and updated as each strand is developed and will be an integral part of the process of policy development. The SFF programme equality and cohesion impact assessment will inform each project’s implementation and delivery plan. 2. The DfE equality and cohesion impact assessment statements The proposals are assessed for likely negative or adverse impact on any dimensions of equality or cohesion using the statements below. If there is any negative or adverse impact, the assessment will examine how the proposals can be changed or modified, whether the impact can be minimised or where necessary how it can be justified. The proposals are assessed to ascertain where equality and cohesion can be promoted.

page 25 The DfE assessment statements A. A positive impact is explicitly intended and very likely. B. An adverse impact is unlikely, and on the contrary the policy has the clear potential to have a positive impact by reducing and removing barriers and inequalities that currently exist. C. An adverse impact is unlikely. On the contrary there is potential to reduce barriers and inequalities that currently exist. There is insufficient evidence, however, for this assessment to be made with as much confidence as is desirable. D. Adverse impact is unlikely, but positive impact is also unlikely. E. Adverse impact is probable or certain, since certain groups will be disadvantaged, either proportionately or absolutely, or both. Remedial action is therefore necessary. F. Adverse impact is probable or certain for certain groups but the policy as a whole can nevertheless be justified.

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Accommodation of post-16 provision in the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School

Raise the upper age limit of Netherhall Learning Campus High School from September 2011 from 16 to 19 years.

Impact Reason for Impact Details of People Evidence Comments Assessment Impacted (e.g. BME (this may include community, wheelchair statistics or data users, females etc) already collected) A positive impact is The Post 16 provision (as with the post 14 Demographics explicitly intended provision) of the Kirklees Creative and Media Young people aged 16+ and very likely Studio School is open for application to all young years living across Kirklees people across the district and likely to be reflective and in neighbouring

Ethnicity of the diverse population of all geographical Authorities. areas. A positive impact is The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School is Young people aged 16+ Studio School pilot It is anticipated that the explicitly intended an innovative approach to the delivery of 14-19 years living across Kirklees scheme. Kirklees Creative and Media and very likely education at L2 and L3. Therefore, this provision and in neighbouring The Young Studio School would make a

offers a new opportunity to complement the offer Authorities. Foundation real difference to the lives of for learners (at 14 and) post 16 across Kirklees DfE white paper. young people, families and and in neighbouring Authorities. employers across Kirklees and would play an important role in

Cohesion raising aspiration and equipping young people with the skills and experience they CommunitySocial and need to succeed. Adverse impact is Young people aged 16+ N/A unlikely, but years living across Kirklees positive impact is and in neighbouring

Belief also unlikely. Authorities. Religion/

A positive impact is It is intended that the Kirklees Creative and Media Young people aged 16+ explicitly intended Studio School would be inclusive and open to years living across Kirklees

and very likely learners with special educational needs. The and in neighbouring and

SEN, proposed capital scheme would at a minimum Authorities. Inclusion Disability meet DDA requirements.

Adverse impact is The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School Young people aged 16+ N/A unlikely, but will offer co-education years living across Kirklees positive impact is and in neighbouring

also unlikely. Authorities. Gender

page 27 Impact Reason for Impact Details of People Evidence Comments Assessment Impacted (e.g. BME (this may include community, wheelchair statistics or data users, females etc) already collected) A positive impact is The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School is Young people aged 16+ Studio School pilot It is anticipated that the explicitly intended an innovative approach to the delivery of 14-19 years living across Kirklees scheme. Kirklees Creative and Media and very likely education at L2 and L3. Therefore, this provision and in neighbouring The Young Studio School would make a offers a new opportunity to complement the offer Authorities. Foundation real difference to the lives of

for learners (at 14 and) post 16 across Kirklees DfE white paper. young people, families and and in neighbouring Authorities. employers across Kirklees and Age would play an important role in raising aspiration and equipping young people with the skills and experience they need to succeed.

Adverse impact is N/A unlikely, but positive impact is

also unlikely.

Sexual Orientation

Adverse impact is Dependant upon where students live, the location Young people aged 16+ GIS mapping: Public transport links out of unlikely, but of The Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School years living across Kirklees Location of Huddersfield Town Centre to positive impact is may mean that travel will be necessary. Any and in neighbouring Netherhall Learning Netherhall Learning Campus also unlikely. requisite travel from home to the Netherhall Authorities Campus in relation are good and well established. Learning Campus would be a consideration for to addresses Post 16 Learners are able to students and their families when applying for across Kirklees. travel independently and there

Transport admission and is balanced by the distinctive offer is a current pattern of travel to of the Kirklees Creative and Media Studio School a range of post 16 providers and the opportunity to access this provision. across the borough.

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