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University Technical Colleges
Lord BakerChairman
Baker Dearing Educational Trust
The Higher Education AcademyPVC Network Dinner, London,
30th November 2011
www.utcolleges.org
UTCs: 3 crucial factors
• 14 – 19
• Led by a university
• Employers involved from the start in planning of curriculum
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19 UTCs
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Open: Black Country UTCJCB Academy
Funding agreed/approval given:Aston University Engineering Academy, GreenwichHackney
Announced October 2011:Aylesbury, BucksBristolBurnleyCentral BedsDaventryNewcastle North LiverpoolNottinghamPlymouthReadingSheffieldSilverstoneSouthwarkWigan
Specialisms
Engineering 12
Construction 3
Health Technology 4
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Features of a UTC
• 600-800 Students • Five 8 week terms• 40 teaching hours a week• School day 08:30 – 17:30• Apprenticeships from 16 • Partnership - University, FE College,
Local Employers
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The UTC Curriculum
• 1 or 2 specialisms
• 4 GCSEs – English, Maths, Science & IT– humanities – English Bacc is offered
• Bridging subjects – employability, entrepreneurial skills, business
studies, a modern foreign language
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Curriculum
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60% Technical studies
40% General education& bridging core studies
14 - 16
60%General education and bridging core studies
40%Technical studies
Post-16
40%General and bridging core 60%
Technical studies
Universities & FE can provide
• An introduction for 14 years old to University and College life
• Tutoring• Mentoring• Tasters• Summer Schools• Experience of working with the Engineering
Diploma• Opening up path to Foundation Degrees and
Honours Degrees
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JCB ACADEMY: THE FIRST YEAR
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JCB ACADEMY: THE FIRST YEAR
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JCB ACADEMY: THE FIRST YEAR
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Black Country UTC opens for learning
Aston University Engineering Academy
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Launch of Aston University Engineering Academy
Key values of UTCs• Technical and academic education are integrated.
• Progression routes are planned and understood by students.
• The curriculum is responsive to the needs of employers and universities.
• Practical work is as highly valued as academic work.
• Students are given responsibility and accorded the respect which will prepare them for employment.
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LESSONS FROM FIRST UTC
•Behavioural change
•Huge improvement in Maths and English
University Technical Colleges
Lord BakerChairman
Baker Dearing Educational Trust
The Higher Education AcademyPVC Network Dinner, London,
30th November 2011
www.utcolleges.org
