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An Alternative School for Teens in Queensland

Is your child struggling at school? Perhaps they are not as engaged as they once were or they are struggling with attendance and this is affecting their performance.

The BUSY School offers an alternative schooling approach for disengaged teens in Queensland to assist them to work towards completing a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and continue into a career path or further education. The BUSY School offers no fees and a flexible  approach to learning, providing individualised learning plans, exploration of career and vocational pathways and a focus on student wellbeing. 

WHY THE BUSY SCHOOL?

The BUSY School can take the time to provide individual support to students who would otherwise struggle in the traditional schooling system. We offer:

  • Access to ongoing career support through The BUSY Group services
  • Supportive and understanding teachers and staff
  • Individualised Learning Plan
  • Assisted vocational or tertiary education pathways
  • Work readiness skills and preparation
  • Industry introduction, visits and work experience
  • Individualised timetables to suit each student
  • Small classroom and teaching environment
  • No fees and we supply uniform items, textbooks, stationery and food.
  • Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan
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“At The BUSY School we aim to progress 100% of our graduating students into employment or further training or education.”

EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO REAL CAREERS

At The BUSY School we provide opportunities for our students through:

A connected network of employment and training

  • Group Training Organisations (also know as GTOs)
  • Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Services
  • Australian Government Employment Services Programs

Local Connections

  • Local industry employers
  • Community & training organisations
  • Government representatives

Vocation and Tertiary Pathways

  • Vocational Education & Training
  • Community & training organisations

THE PROGRAM

The BUSY School recognises the importance of providing the opportunity to improve the social, educational and employment outcomes of young people, in particular, those who have disengaged or who are at risk of disengaging.

We are a Queensland Special Assistance School approved by the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board under the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017.

More about our program here

THE SUPPORT

The BUSY School’s approach to education goes beyond academic knowledge to encompass the key employability skills that employers are looking for.

We work with each and every student to help refine their education and career goals and map out a career pathway that best suits their goals. Through our industry contacts and networks, we go above and beyond to ensure the very best outcomes for our students.

We strive to provide students with the highest quality educational experience possible by focusing on:

  • Quality teaching, systems and education processes
  • Work readiness – skills and preparation for employment
  • Graduate outcomes – through individual career pathway planning
  • Assisted pathways for training and paid employment while at school.

Throughout their time at The BUSY School and beyond, we want to impact their life and career journey through our absolute focus on them as individuals.

At The BUSY School we aim to make education as enjoyable and engaging as possible by providing:

  • Supportive learning environment
  • Student lounge and kitchens
  • Quiet study and chill-out zones
  • Group breakout spaces for collaboration and team work
  • Recreation spaces for physical fitness, recreation and fun

As well as:

  • Uniforms: Two “The BUSY School” uniform shirts.
  • Food: Nourishing lunch and snacks each day.
  • Support: Education Youth Workers and access to allied health services.

YOUR COMMITMENT

Our staff at The BUSY School are committed to ensuring students complete schooling and move onto career pathways through employment or further study.

We can only achieve this with your commitment to adhere by our BUSY School policies.

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