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University Technical Colleges

University Technical Colleges. Lord Baker Chairman Baker Dearing Educational Trust The Higher Education Academy PVC Network Dinner, London, 30 th November 2011. UTCs: 3 crucial factors. 14 – 19 Led by a university Employers involved from the start in planning of curriculum. 19 UTCs.

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University Technical Colleges

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  1. University Technical Colleges Lord Baker Chairman Baker Dearing Educational Trust The Higher Education Academy PVC Network Dinner, London, 30th November 2011 www.utcolleges.org

  2. UTCs: 3 crucial factors 14 – 19 Led by a university Employers involved from the start in planning of curriculum www.utcolleges.org

  3. 19 UTCs www.utcolleges.org

  4. Specialisms www.utcolleges.org

  5. 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 www.utcolleges.org

  6. 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 www.utcolleges.org

  7. Curriculum 14 - 16 40% Technical studies 60% General education and bridging core studies Post-16 40% General education & bridging core studies 40% General and bridging core 60% Technical studies 60% Technical studies www.utcolleges.org

  8. 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 www.utcolleges.org

  9. JCB ACADEMY: THE FIRST YEAR www.utcolleges.org

  10. JCB ACADEMY: THE FIRST YEAR www.utcolleges.org

  11. JCB ACADEMY: THE FIRST YEAR www.utcolleges.org

  12. Black Country UTC opens for learning www.utcolleges.org

  13. Aston University Engineering Academy

  14. Launch of Aston University Engineering Academy www.utcolleges.org

  15. 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. www.utcolleges.org

  16. LESSONS FROM FIRST UTC • Behavioural change • Huge improvement in Maths and English www.utcolleges.org

  17. University Technical Colleges Lord Baker Chairman Baker Dearing Educational Trust The Higher Education Academy PVC Network Dinner, London, 30th November 2011 www.utcolleges.org

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