Students, staff and parents at Bradford’s first Studio School have welcomed a new director.

Jean Watt has held previously been an achievement officer with Bradford Council and associate head teacher and deputy head teacher at schools across the country.

She has also has won numerous industry awards for establishing her own catering business winning Best Business Start-up in West Yorkshire Award.

She started at the International Food & Travel Studio in Thornton Road, Bradford, last month.

She said: “The International Food & Travel Studio offers a unique learning experience, combining academic learning and vocational skills with real-life work experience.”