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11th June 2013 Ockendon Studio School today celebrated becoming the first school in the country to become an accredited member of the National Skills Academy (NSA)Retail division. Already delivering the industry recognised Worldhost Training programme to their students this accreditat

16th May 2013 Studio School students had the opportunity to discover more about career opportunities in the logisitic industry with Alan Appleyard from the National Skills Academy (Logisitics) today. Although Alan was able to discuss with the students lots about the logisitic industry

18th April 2013 Students pictured above with Guy Pomeroy of Canute, and Graham Farrant, CEO Thurrock Council Six students from Ockendon Studio School were invited to attend the Thurrock Top Boss Awards this evening, held at the Park Inn hotel. Although the fourth year of the competiti

April 2013 We are delighted to welcome Miss Woodman to Ockendon Studio School this month as she joins us as our first Head of Sixth Form.The Sixth Form will open to students in September 2013. Miss Woodman commented on her appointment, “I am very excited about this new role and

14th March 2013 It’s not easy for youngsters to gain employment these days upon graduating from school, college or university. At Ockendon Studio School they are working with businesses to equip their students with key business skills to give them the confidence to become entrepreneur

14th & 28th February 2013 It was wonderful to welcome so many year 11 students and their parents to our Sixth Form open evening in February. The room was packed, with much interest in the plans and designs for the interior of  the new Studio School building that will open this Sep

8th February 2013   Eight Studio School students went to Norwich City Football Club on Friday to take part in the regional final of the Real Business Challenge. In a large suite that overlooked the pitch the students did not have time to admire the view as they worked very hard throug

1st February 2013 Interior design specialists Envoplan are working with Ockendon Studio School to create an inspiring and effective working environment for the new Studio School buildings and the results are amazing as the pictures show. Complementing the modern design of the exterior

24th January 2013   Ockendon Studio School students had a fabulous evening with the Lakeside Personal Shopper, Angela Polpett, last Thursday as she joined them to discuss clothing styles and specifically what to wear for work and interviews. With a rail full of clothes lent by the fas