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'''LeAF Studio''' is a [[studio school]] located in the [[West Howe]] area of [[Bournemouth]] in the [[English county]] of [[Dorset]]. The school specialises in education for aspiring athletes and performing artists, with an emphasis on teaching through enterprise and real work experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/about-us.html|title=About Us|author=|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref>
'''LeAF Studio''' is a [[co-educational]] [[studio school]] located in the [[West Howe]] area of [[Bournemouth]] in the [[English county]] of [[Dorset]]. The school specialises in education for aspiring athletes and performing artists, with an emphasis on teaching through enterprise and real work experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/about-us.html|title=About Us|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref>


The school was established in September 2012, and was initially co-located at [[Oak Academy]]. However the school relocated to its own purpose-built premises in September 2013. The school was rated as 'Good' in its first [[Ofsted]] inspection in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/features/education/11702283.___A_delightful_place_to_learn________LeAF_Studio_celebrates_first_ever_Ofsted_inspection/|title=“A delightful place to learn” – LeAF Studio celebrates first ever Ofsted inspection|work=Bournemouth Echo}}</ref>
The school was established in September 2012, and was initially co-located at [[Oak Academy]]. However the school relocated to its own purpose-built premises in September 2013. The school was rated as 'Good' in its first [[Ofsted]] inspection in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/features/education/11702283.___A_delightful_place_to_learn________LeAF_Studio_celebrates_first_ever_Ofsted_inspection/|title="A delightful place to learn" – LeAF Studio celebrates first ever Ofsted inspection|work=Bournemouth Echo}}</ref>


LeAF Studio is part of the The North Bournemouth Learning and Achievement Federation (LeAF)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschoolstrust.org/studio-schools/open/leaf-studio|title=LeAF Studio|publisher=Studio Schools Trust}}</ref> which operates the LeAF Campus. The campus includes Elm Nursery, Elm Primary Academy, Oak Academy and LeAF Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/leaf-community-campus/|title=LeAF Community Campus|author=|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref>
LeAF Studio is part of the North Bournemouth Learning and Achievement Federation (LeAF)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschoolstrust.org/studio-schools/open/leaf-studio|title=LeAF Studio|publisher=Studio Schools Trust}}</ref> which operates the LeAF Campus. The campus includes Elm Nursery, Elm Primary Academy, Oak Academy and LeAF Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/leaf-community-campus/|title=LeAF Community Campus|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517141109/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/leaf-community-campus/|archive-date=17 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Elite Athlete Academy==
==Elite Athlete Academy==
The Elite Athlete Academy of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and sports education programme for high performance competitive or professional athletes from any sporting discipline.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/elite-athlete-academy/|title=Elite Athlete|author=|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref> The curriculum of the Elite Athlete Academy requires all pupils to study an amount of core [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSEs]] including Sport, while students in the [[sixth form]] have the option to study from a range of [[A-level]]s and [[Business and Technician Education Council|BTECs]]. The curriculum is designed to be flexible around the needs of students training requirements for their dedicated sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/post-16-curriculum.html|title=Elite Athlete Post 16 Curriculum|author=|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref> Many students compete both nationally and internationally in a wide variety of sports. This includes:
The Elite Athlete Academy of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and sports education programme for high performance competitive or professional athletes from any sporting discipline.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/elite-athlete-academy/|title=Elite Athlete|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125013234/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/elite-athlete-academy/|archive-date=25 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The curriculum of the Elite Athlete Academy requires all pupils to study an amount of core [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSEs]] including Sport, while students in the [[sixth form]] have the option to study from a range of [[A-level]]s and [[Business and Technician Education Council|BTECs]]. The curriculum is designed to be flexible around the needs of students training requirements for their dedicated sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/post-16-curriculum.html|title=Elite Athlete Post 16 Curriculum|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517141223/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/post-16-curriculum.html|archive-date=17 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Many students compete both nationally and internationally in a wide variety of sports. These include:
* [[Yasmin Kaashoek]], England National (Beach) Volleyball - 9th, FIVB U17 World Championships

* [[Georgia Hall]], International Pro-Golfer and Double-Gold Medalist at the Youth Olympics <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10228210.LeAF_Studio__why_we_love_our_school/|title = LeAF Studio: Why we love our school}}</ref>
[[Farris Collins]], Team GB Powerlifting - Gold Medal winner at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships
*[[Nathan Johnstone]], BJJ - 2nd, World Junior Championships

[[Serena O'Connor]], Team GB Duathlete - 6th, ITU Duathlon World Championships

[[Yasmin Kaashoek]], England National Volleyball - 9th, FIVB U17 World Championships

[[Angel Beckford]], England Senior National Volleyball

[[Aggelos Mandilaris]], Greece Senior National Volleyball

[[Erin Leonard]], England Senior National Beach Football

[[Michael Bryan]], Wales National Under-21 (Beach) Volleyball

.. as well as Harry Jones, Daniel Harwood, Tom Allen, Amber Davies, Lois Chitticks and Holly Merrifield which compete for the England Junior U19 squad in both indoor and beach disciplines of the sport. Coaches include Kirk Pitman, New Zealand International and Lewie Lett, GB Senior Men Head Coach.


==Stage & Screen School==
==Stage & Screen School==
The Stage & Screen School of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and performing arts education programme for who have ambitions to pursue a career in one of the many Performing Arts Industries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/stage-and-screen/|title=Stage & Screen|author=|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref> The curriculum of the Stage & Screen School requires all pupils to study an amount of core GCSEs including performing arts courses, while students in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A-levels and BTECs. Performing arts courses offered by the school include Dance, Acting / Drama, Musical Theatre, Music, Music Technology and Production and Production Arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/performing-arts-14-16-curriculum.html|title=Performing Arts - 14-16 Curriculum|author=|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref>
The Stage & Screen School of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and performing arts education programme for who have ambitions to pursue a career in one of the many Performing Arts Industries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/stage-and-screen/|title=Stage & Screen|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517141142/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/stage-and-screen/|archive-date=17 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The curriculum of the Stage & Screen School requires all pupils to study an amount of core GCSEs including performing arts courses, while students in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A-levels and BTECs. Performing arts courses offered by the school include Dance, Acting / Drama, Musical Theatre, Music, Music Technology and Production and Production Arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/performing-arts-14-16-curriculum.html|title=Performing Arts - 14-16 Curriculum|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref>

Students include national dance, and singing champions having won an acolade of awards.


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/ LeAF Studio official website]
*[http://www.leafstudio.co.uk LeAF Studio official website]


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LeAF Studio
Address
Map
Holloway Avenue


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BH11 9JW

Coordinates50°45′54″N 1°55′20″W / 50.765125°N 1.922183°W / 50.765125; -1.922183
Information
TypeStudio school
Established1 September 2012 (2012-09-01)
Local authorityBournemouth
Department for Education URN138385 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalNadine Lapskas
GenderMixed
Age13 to 19
Websitehttp://www.leafstudio.co.uk

LeAF Studio is a co-educational studio school located in the West Howe area of Bournemouth in the English county of Dorset. The school specialises in education for aspiring athletes and performing artists, with an emphasis on teaching through enterprise and real work experience.[1]

The school was established in September 2012, and was initially co-located at Oak Academy. However the school relocated to its own purpose-built premises in September 2013. The school was rated as 'Good' in its first Ofsted inspection in January 2015.[2]

LeAF Studio is part of the North Bournemouth Learning and Achievement Federation (LeAF)[3] which operates the LeAF Campus. The campus includes Elm Nursery, Elm Primary Academy, Oak Academy and LeAF Studio.[4]

Elite Athlete Academy

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The Elite Athlete Academy of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and sports education programme for high performance competitive or professional athletes from any sporting discipline.[5] The curriculum of the Elite Athlete Academy requires all pupils to study an amount of core GCSEs including Sport, while students in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A-levels and BTECs. The curriculum is designed to be flexible around the needs of students training requirements for their dedicated sports.[6] Many students compete both nationally and internationally in a wide variety of sports. These include:

  • Yasmin Kaashoek, England National (Beach) Volleyball - 9th, FIVB U17 World Championships
  • Georgia Hall, International Pro-Golfer and Double-Gold Medalist at the Youth Olympics [7]
  • Nathan Johnstone, BJJ - 2nd, World Junior Championships

Stage & Screen School

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The Stage & Screen School of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and performing arts education programme for who have ambitions to pursue a career in one of the many Performing Arts Industries.[8] The curriculum of the Stage & Screen School requires all pupils to study an amount of core GCSEs including performing arts courses, while students in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A-levels and BTECs. Performing arts courses offered by the school include Dance, Acting / Drama, Musical Theatre, Music, Music Technology and Production and Production Arts.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "About Us". studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk.
  2. ^ ""A delightful place to learn" – LeAF Studio celebrates first ever Ofsted inspection". Bournemouth Echo.
  3. ^ "LeAF Studio". Studio Schools Trust.
  4. ^ "LeAF Community Campus". studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Elite Athlete". studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 25 November 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Elite Athlete Post 16 Curriculum". studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  7. ^ "LeAF Studio: Why we love our school".
  8. ^ "Stage & Screen". studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Performing Arts - 14-16 Curriculum". studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk.
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