Supported by Technical and Project-Based learning
The UTC curriculum is enriched with regular access to Project-Based Learning where students use their learning and apply it in industry-led, real-world projects. Project-Based Learning helps students understand the world of work and develop the skills they need to get ahead. Students will end key stage 4 with a fantastic set of GCSE results, a unique CV and the professional skills to take them to the next stage of their career.
Projects may include cyber security, biotechnology, games development, e-health or personalised medicine. There are, of course, many more like this which may spark their interest.
All students benefit from personalised careers advice, guidance and support from UTC staff and industry partners.
Faiths and Cultures is delivered as part of the UTC’s wider Personal Development programme, developing students’ personal skills for the professional environment.
Sex and Relationship Education (RSE) forms part of the Personal Development curriculum and is delivered through Citizenship, Tutor Time and Science.
Health and Fitness lessons are delivered through dedicated sessions and the enrichment programme. Opportunities to take part in a variety of sporting and fitness activities are encouraged to ensure students pick up good habits for life and find physical activities that they will continue to engage in beyond their time at the UTC.
Students are expected to develop as Independent Learners throughout Key Stage 4 so they are able to cope with the demands of a post 16 education, apprenticeship and the workplace. To facilitate this, students are supported to organise their time, manage deadlines, choose the most effective resources and develop independence.