OwnZone was originally designed by ContinYou as a KS3 integrated childcare/ study support initiative.   2 Bolton schools were involved in the 2006 pilot scheme.  

Case studies:
 

   Smithills OwnZone (funded by the Big Lottery Fund):

  

Withins OwnZone:

OwnZone provides an effective framework from which to develop a 'wider menu of activities' whilst providing a safe space for young people to be after school.  

OwnZone comprises 3 Seperate ZONES:

Chill Zone - A place to relax, watch TV, listen to music, chat, play computer/board games.

Skill Zone - A place to learn new skills such as: music technology; dance; sport; gardening; cookery; car maintenance; enterprise skills; languages; sign language... the list is endless

Learning Zone - A quiet place with support and resources available to complete homework, coursework, revision and learn to learn.

Students sign it at the ChillZone and choose which zone to attend.  All students must complete any homework within the learning zone before the end of the session.

It is up to schools to decide if and what to charge for OwnZone sessions.

For more information contact a member of the BOOST Study Support Team.