"The Secretary of State has decided that the North Hertfordshire College proposal to establish The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering in Stevenage should be approved..." - Lord Hill, Under Secretary of State for Schools

"This new school is a ground breaking way in which to deliver education, combining mainstream qualifications with real experience of the world of work, and the development of key employability skills" - David Nicoll, Chief Executive of the Studio Schools Trust

"I am proud that North Hertfordshire College has been successful in our bid for a new Studio School and I am delighted Stevenage is once again leading the way in helping our economy grow and provide job opportunities for young people locally" - Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage

"Just to say a huge congratulations for getting the go ahead; I am thrilled that all your hard work has paid off" - Elizabeth Phillips, Development Officer Studio Schools Trust

"This is great news for the college but more importantly for students in Stevenage and the surrounding area. North Herts is a fantastic college and now can make even broader opportunities for younger students" - Justin Donovan, Director of Education Herts County Council

"It�s great news that there will be a new Studio School on our doorstep. We already work closely with North Hertfordshire College � all our craft apprentices study there � and I am sure the new Da Vinci School will help encourage more young people to choose engineering and science, which is what we need for our satellite business." - Bob Graham, Astrium Stevenage Site Director

"This initiative will create opportunities for students in our community to access an outstanding science and engineering education that is endorsed by leading employers from the sector. This fits very well with the NHC strategy for enterprise, and our aspiration to improve the employment prospects and life chances of our young people" - Fintan Donohue, Principal and CEO of NHC

"This facility will provide much needed Science and Technology training for the pre-college student and compliment the educational needs of the community. The Country has long needed a shift in emphasis from academic to vocational studies and the Da Vinci Studio School will help to provide this change." - Adrian Hawkins � Trustee & Director Weldability-Sif Foundation, National Chairman of the Association of Welding Distribution, Trustee & Director Da Vinci Studio School