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The UCL Academy. An introduction. Geraldine Davies Principal. Learning and teaching. Behaviour. Uniform. Curriculum. Building Design. Curriculum. Pastoral care. The UCL Academy. UCL The Sponsor. Pastoral Care. Teaching and Learning. UCL –The Sponsor. Academy organisation.
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The UCL Academy An introduction Geraldine Davies Principal
Learning and teaching Behaviour Uniform Curriculum Building Design Curriculum Pastoral care The UCL Academy UCL The Sponsor Pastoral Care Teaching and Learning UCL –The Sponsor Academy organisation Academy Organisation Building Academy Day
Pastoral Care • UCL Academy’s Pastoral system is based on 5 Houses - each with its own dining and social area – Lyra, Equuleus, Orion, Vela and Cygnus. • The Head of House is based in the House area. • Each House will have a number of small House tutor groups. • These are vertical House Tutor groups mixing Foundation level and level 3. • Foundation level students meet their tutor twice a day, once on their own and once with level 3 students.
Level 3 Curriculum • All students take 3 A-levels from the STEM specialism. • Each student is also required to take an 4thHumanities or Language A-level • This reflects our core belief in educating the Whole person. • This is combined with the Level 3 self-directed curriculum.
Foundation Curriculum: International Middle Years Curriculum
The Self Directed Curriculum. • Every half term all students can select 4 hours a week of additional study and activities to support the education of the whole child. • Base on the model of heart body minfdand spirit, students are guided to ensure that all aspects of their personal development and educational experiences. • Activities range across sports, debating, computing, music and dance, sewing, language, personal study, film making and appreciation. • Working with their tutors , students are guided and supported in selecting activities that will support their overall development and progress . Camden borough Athletics champions 2013
Teaching and learning Developing collaborative and independent learner Open space learning Academic, Problem solving and research based Learning sets of 6 Dispositions and attitudes to learning are assessed Clear learning goals for every learning session Fluid integration of technology
The Superstudio A building designed around our ethos and pedagogy… “Open space learning to encourage collaboration, independence and critical thinking”
“Working in collaboration with UCL, one of the world’s leading university…” Developing Teaching and Learning Raising aspirations Broadening and deepening the curriculum Encounters with excellence Shared experiences and understanding
The UCL Academy Geraldine Davies Principal