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Welcome to UTC Heathrow Open events What are UTCs? We run regular open events throughout the year. Join us for a chance to explore the campus, University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are schools for students aged 14 to 18 specialising talk to current students and meet our employer partners. For more information and to book your in technical studies and sponsored by a university. They offer: UTC Heathrow is a University Technical College (UTC), offering a new concept in place, please visit www.heathrow-utc.org/events. education. We welcome students aged 14 to 18 with an interest in science, engineering and maths to study high quality technical courses alongside academic qualifications. Apply for a place The UTC is supported by our headline partners, Brunel University, Heathrow Airport Ltd  Full-time courses which combine practical, technical and and Royal Aeronautical Society, as well as TfL, Fujitsu, Peter Brett Associates, Costain and To apply for a place at UTC Heathrow, please visit John Guest. Students get the chance to work on practical projects with these employers, www.heathrow-utc.org/apply-online and submit a Year 10 or Year 12 application form online. academic studies. designed to help them develop the skills needed for careers within the engineering sector. PROSPECTUS This unique approach offers a high quality, rounded, technical education that will provide Get in touch students with the best opportunity to take up jobs, apprenticeships and degrees. UTC Heathrow 2019-20  A longer day to mirror the workplace. Potter Street Northwood HA6 1QG Our employer partners:

01923 602 130  Support from employer partners, who are involved from the [email protected] start to help shape the curriculum.

@HeathrowUTC  Clear routes to higher level apprenticeships or university degrees. The UTC will help students decide which is the best /UTCHeathrow route for them.

My time at UTC Heathrow so far has been splendid. Making friends and getting to know the teachers has been fantastic. I was most attracted to the specialism in engineering, a sector that I look forward  Clear routes to higher-level apprenticeships or university to working in after I leave education. The services and high tech degrees. The UTC will help students decide which is the best equipment on offer equip us with the engineering skills we need. I route for them. am loving my time here and I am looking forward to leaving this UTC with the best grades.”

Abdirahman, Year 12 INSIDE SPREAD

Our curriculum Pipeline Programme Catchment area Activate Learning Education Trust Our curriculum has been developed with employer partners to ensure our students leave We have recently launched our brand new extra–curricular Pipeline Programme which does not »» Our catchment area is a 12-mile radius catchment from Northwood Hills. UTC Heathrow is a member of Activate Learning Education Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust the UTC work-ready and equipped with the qualifications needed within the local and wider focus on academic learning, but instead, on preparing students for the world of work, providing »» This includes the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and (MAT) established by Activate Learning. economy. Students take part in real-world projects, as well as having opportunities for work them with a direct line of sight to a career with an industry partner. parts of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. placements and apprenticeships. Activate Learning Education Trust exists to deliver excellence in education and transform Every KS5 student will have the opportunity to team up with a Pipeline Partner when they begin »» We will carefully consider students from outside the catchment area. lives through learning. Our schools to date are UTC Swindon, UTC Reading, UTC To make sure we offer qualifications at the right level, students are streamed according to their studies with us in Year 12. »» Recruitment is more likely to be based on access to the TfL network. Oxfordshire, UTC Heathrow, Bicester Technology Studio, The Bicester School and Theale their ability into either craft, technical or professional routes, which they study alongside Green School. core academic GCSEs and A-levels. This benefits our students as it builds confidence, trust, rapport and relationships with a network of contacts within leading industry businesses. It gives them a clear line of sight to a career As a member of Activate Learning Education Trust, UTC Heathrow benefits from the Students also have the opportunity to take part in a range of enrichment activities. and it enables students to build the employability and technical skills needed to succeed in the following: workplace. »» Excellent leadership being spread across all partner schools »» Leadership development that happens across all partner schools »» Sharing of resources without any barriers Key Stage 4/age 14 Hemel »» Shared contracts across the group, reducing costs Key Stage 5/age 16 Hempstead »» Having a greater ‘clout’ across the whole group’s community

Chesham Academic/Technical Technical pathways Professional pathways Amersham Watford Activate Learning Education Trust’s core purpose is to deliver Level 2 Certificate in Engineering excellent teaching, learning and assessment and a high quality Engineering Engineering Engineering A-level Option 1 OCR Level 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Information Extended Diploma Certificate learner experience, underpinned by high expectations and fostering Technologies Diploma A-level Option 2 high aspirations for all. A-level Option 1 A-level Option 1 GCSE courses: A-level Option 3 UTC Heathrow provides a high quality technical education, Mathematics A-level Option 2 co-created with employers, giving students a clear line of sight to English work. Through the learning philosophy, students are able to fulfil Biology/Chemistry/Physics their potential and develop into positive, motivated, employable young people when they leave education.” Computer Science Mathematics/Further Mathematics/Computer Science/ A-level Options: Hayes Product Design Chemistry/Physics/ Product Design/ Cyber Security Physical Education (not assessed) Lee Nicholls English and Maths support (as required) Executive Director, Activate Learning Richmond CEO, Activate Learning Education Trust

Careers: Employability, work experience and personal development skills

The Metropolitan line Enrichment: Combined Cadet Force (on-site), Cyber Security, build the plane project, mecatronics, clubs, sports, competitions, trips, visits