Resources

Children's Books: Alien Invasion

Year 10 students produce a series of children's books for Year 6 children using research and creativity combined with technical skill
Students work for a real target audience, client, and aided with professional support, make this an excellent opportunity for students to develop vocational skills as well as interpersonal, communication and team-working ability in a work related learning context
Suitable for KS4 Media Print Production Assignments and can be applied to KS3 projects

Young People tasked with writing an article on the history and regeneration of Stratford City
Students use English and design skills to produce an interesting range of resources for delegates visiting the school and local area
Suitable for KS3/4 English, Art or Media Studies

A functional Maths project focusing on setting up a nail bar, working in conjunction with the Women’s Business Centre and Newham College of Further Education
Young people develop personal learning and thinking skills including team work and time management
Suitable for Maths KS3

Young people design their ideal classroom in partnership with developers on a consultation project
Builds ownership among young students as their schools commence Building Schools for the Future
Can be used for KS3 D&T, Enterprise and ICT projects, or adapted for other key stages

This resource is based on the need to provide attractive publicity information to promote local education facilities
Young people were asked to analyse the brief, prepare design visuals, take and edit photographs, and provide production and print specifications
Suitable for KS3 and KS4 Business Studies, English, Media Studies, Art and photography and an inspiration for Creative and Media, ICT and Construction and Built Environment Diplomas

Young people work as part of a team to plan an event
Students have the opportunity to work alongside Accenture management consultants
Suitable for KS3/KS5

A brief for young people to put together a presentation based on the skills and attitudes key retailers will require when locating in Stratford City
By designing a recruitment retail resource young people can transfer findings onto a C.V. and appreciate the wealth of opportunities in this sector
Suitable for KS4 Business Studies, IAG, PSHE

An inspiring resource for young people to become "ambassadors" for Stratford City and inform their communities of the opportunities in the heart of Newham.
Potential to research and design presentation and guide to the new City.
Suitable for KS4 Business Studies, Geography, Media Studies as well as presentations to governors and parents.

Young people take on the challenge of locating a potential business in Stratford city - strong persuasive skills are requires to convince hard nosed investors!
Uses functional Maths, communication and team working skills.
Suitable for KS4 Business Studies and Geographers.

A project for young people to design a business to locate in Stratford City, taking into account its international links with mainland Europe.
Use ICT to design their own posters and business cards and analyse financial viability.
Suitable for KS3 ICT

Using the creative talents of young people to market and "sell" their ideas for the new City to the community and the developers.
Uses the design skills and technical ability of young people whilst enhancing communication and team working skills.
Suitable for KS3/4 D&T, ICT, Art.

Research and imagination combine through the use of film-production equipment to produce a series of short films providing an invaluable insight into a teenage target audience
A real client and professional support make this an excellent opportunity into work-related learning whereby pupils develop vocational skills as well as interpersonal, communication and team-working skills.
Suitable for KS4 Media Film Production Assignments

Young people take on the challenge of attracting international visitors and firms to Stratford City
Develops skills in foreign language, research, communication, teamworking, design, presentation and ICT
Suitable for KS3 or KS4 students of any foreign language

Young People design, film and edit their current thoughts and future hopes for their new City
Films used in Art curriculum as an inspirational medium to represent student voice and inspire Art work as well as possible creative & medias career pathways
Suitable for KS4 Art or Media Studies

Students design a potential website that relates news, events and activities within the regeneration of their community to the 16-25 age group
Present their ideas to an employer and learn the importance of interpersonal, communication and team working skills in business
Suitable for Applied "A" Level Business Studies.

Young people work with the Press Association to create a brochure about Stratford in 2012
Gain increased awareness of career opportunities in the creative and media sector
Designed for Level 1 & Level 2 Diploma students to develop key skills – working with others, meeting deadlines, use of ICT and planning an event

A BonArt Exhibition to celebrate the creative talents of young people, encouraging them to use communication and team-working skills to talk about their work in various media including sculpture, film and paper designs to parents and the community
Young people chose a theme of the '3012 Olympics' as a metaphor for diversity to address the positive changes taking place around Stratford City, through 3012 intergalactic aliens and futuristic designs
Suitable for KS4 Art