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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE FOR 14–19 YEAR OLDS PROSPECTUS 2020-21 ENTER A TRANSFORMING 1 WORLD OF NEW LIVES THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES… LEARNING
TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING 1 I am delighted to welcome you to UTC Reading. It is an absolute privilege to be the Principal of such a ground breaking and innovative learning environment where we like to do things differently. ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST 2 OUR LEARNING PHILOSOPHY 3 UTC Reading offers you an opportunity to focus your education at the age of 14 or 16, so that you are FIND OUT ABOUT UTCs 4 prepared for the world of work that faces you, when you progress from education into employment.
DIVERSITY IN STEM 6 We specialise in Engineering and Computing and deliver these specialisms through high quality technical A WELCOME FROM OUR STUDENT PRESIDENTS 8 qualifications alongside GCSEs and A Levels. Our entire curriculum and student experience are built around a STEM education, so that you are equipped with the vital skills and knowledge to help you accelerate your STUDENT DESTINATIONS 10 learning and career. OUTSTANDING UTC AND WORLD CLASS SCHOOL 12 UTC READING – LEARN FOR THE REAL WORLD 14 Alongside an exceptional, technical and academic education, you will develop important work-related skills. You will have opportunities to work in partnership with high profile local employers who will open your mind PIPELINE PROGRAMME 15 up to the world of work that they can offer in the future. You will be able to enhance your CV with a variety COTEACH 16 of different experiences that will make you stand out from the crowd when you apply for an apprenticeship, university or employment. SPECIALIST ENRICHMENT 17 THE KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM 18 High quality destinations are our priority at UTC Reading. Whether you spend two or four years with us, we STUDY OPTIONS POST-16 20 are confident that you will be equipped with everything you need to secure a destination that you are proud of and will provide you with a springboard to the next phase of your life. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 22 REDEFINING CREATIVITY 24 The facilities at UTC Reading are state of the art and provide a professional and work-like environment for you to learn in. We expect our students to meet the LEARN IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART ENVIRONMENT 26 professional standards that we set in their dress, their attitude to work and the EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS 28 relationships they develop with their peers, the staff and our industry partners. LEAD PARTNERS 29 We love using the latest technology at UTC Reading and we expect our JOIN UTC READING 30 students to engage in using technology to enhance their learning. As we FIND OUT MORE 32 grow into the digital revolution, the use of technology will develop at an incredible rate but it cannot replace vital human characteristics such as flexibility, empathy, creativity and enterprise. All of which you can develop at UTC Reading.
INNOVATIVE, EDUCATING Jonathan Nicholls, Principal EMPLOYER- THE NEXT FOCUSED GENERATION OF SCHOOL FOR 14 OUTSTANDING TO 19 YEAR OLDS ENGINEERS, TECHNICIANS AND INDUSTRIAL INNOVATORS UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
3 2 WELCOME TO OUR LEARNING ACTIVATE LEARNING PHILOSOPHY EDUCATION TRUST At UTC Reading, our approach to teaching and learning is driven by a distinctive Learning Philosophy. Activate Learning Education Trust is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) established by Activate Learning, This philosophy has been developed by members of the Activate Learning group and recognises which is run with the support of a number of industry and academic partners. three essential elements for effective learning: We transform lives through learning by providing exciting and innovative education for young people. BRAIN – our brains are capable of incredible things. From the study of neuroscience we know how the OUR VISION brain forms networks and how learning takes place when neurons connect. We know how to deepen Transforming lives through learning these connections through ongoing practice and how to replace poor learning with good habits.
OUR MISSION MOTIVATION – while our brains may be capable of learning anything, we are only likely to use them if To ‘transform lives through learning’ by igniting confidence, expanding opportunities, energising we are motivated to do so. Our approach to learning helps to demonstrate the relevance and impact the community and generating prosperity. Through our Learning Philosophy and core values of empowerment, enterprise, connectedness and transformation, we will provide our students and staff of new skills and knowledge so that students maintain motivation. with a safe and supportive environment in which to thrive.
OUR VALUES EMOTIONS – the biggest barrier to effective learning is our emotional Empowerment, enterprise, connectedness and transformation response. Learning involves taking risks and students must feel safe, secure and confident to do this.
At UTC Reading, this philosophy translates into an educational experience which offers: Activate Learning Education Trust’s core purpose is to deliver excellent teaching, learning and assessment and opportunities to test new skills through a high quality learner experience, underpinned by high practical, real-world projects expectations and fostering high aspirations for all. experiences of work which demonstrate UTC Reading provides a high quality technical the relevance and impact of knowledge education, co-created with employers, giving students a focus on developing independent a clear line of sight to work. Through the learning learning skills, communication and philosophy, students are able to fulfil their potential and teamwork develop into positive, motivated, employable young a supportive learning environment which encourages students to take risks and learn from mistakes people when they leave education.
Find out more about how our Learning Philosophy is inspiring new approaches to teaching and learning Joanne Harper throughout this prospectus. CEO, Activate Learning Education Trust UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
5 4 FIND OUT ABOUT UTCs 79,000 ENGINEERING-RELATED ROLES TO ARISE PER YEAR.
www.utcolleges.org 124,000 A UTC is different from the average school because it has support and backing ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS WITH CORE ENGINEERING from local, high-profile industry partners who are involved in the development of the curriculum. Each UTC also has academic partners who help make sure SKILLS REQUIRED PER YEAR. that it really can offer students the best of both worlds.
This means you can take advantage of real-world The UK needs advanced technical skills at all levels if based study of a UTC’s specialist subjects while still we are to prosper. Whether in manufacturing, wind Caitlin Sutherland left UTC Reading in summer 2018, having taking the GCSEs and A-levels that you would at farms, rail links or high-tech hospitals, we need a secured a degree apprenticeship with Peter Brett Associates school. workforce that can develop new products, stretch and (PBA), and a place on the civil engineering course at Kingston reuse existing resources, and meet the challenges of University. UTCs are for students aged 14 to 19, as this is the age the future. UTCs are meeting the needs of the skills when you’ll have a better idea of what you are really gap and by 2018 around 30,000 students will be able Caitlin joined UTC Reading in 2014, at the start of Year 10. She interested in and whether you would enjoy learning in to follow this new technical education pathway. said: “When I started at the UTC, I wanted to study computer high-tech surroundings. science. It was during an open evening that I discovered that I had a passion for engineering. It was something that I had never tried and nowhere had offered me before, but the UTC
provided this and I have studied engineering ever since.” STUDY CASE
“The links with industry that UTC Reading provide really helped me. It gave me knowledge about the different companies and an ability to work closely with them on projects, and gain valuable work experience.”
“Since Year 10 I knew that I wanted to work for a civil engineering company. UTC Reading has a partnership with Peter Brett Associates and this helped me gain work experience with them. After spending a week STUDY CASE there, I knew that I wanted to go on and eventually work for them, and after telling the UTC how much I loved it, they kept presenting me with opportunities.”
Summing up her time at UTC Reading, Caitlin said: “I really enjoyed my time studying at the UTC and I feel that the help and support I got from the teachers have got me to where I am today.” UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
7 6 WE WANT TO SHOW EVERY GIRL DIVERSITY IN STEM IN THIS COUNTRY, AND HER FAMILY, THAT SHE COULD HAVE A
UTC Reading celebrate diversity and create an inclusive community where WONDERFUL FUTURE IN SCIENCE everyone can be successful. AND ENGINEERING.
“WE ARE CREATING A PLACE OF LEARNING FOR EACH AND HRH The Princess Royal, Royal Patron of WISE (WISE annual report 2016) EVERY STUDENT IN OUR CARE AND NOTHING WILL STAND
IN THE WAY OF THIS ENTITLEMENT. ALL OF OUR STUDENTS Year 13 students, Megan Williams and Sophie Denson, secured a place on the prestigious ‘Girls Go Technical’ work HAVE THE RIGHT TO GROW INTO WELL-INFORMED, experience programme with BMW, joining a small group of CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE students from across the country. The programme gave the students the opportunity INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THEIR to experience, first-hand, the day-to-day challenges encountered by engineers and technical apprentices in their ATTITUDES TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER.” fascinating, world-class BMW factory.
Megan said: “It was an opportunity we just wouldn’t get One of the areas UTC Reading is committed to anywhere else. It gave me hands on experience of working life in the industry and a real insight into the theory side of it supporting is girls who choose to study STEM as well.” subjects and build a career in technical industries. Sophie said: “I was really keen to do work experience, so was very interested when this opportunity came about. It We are a member of WISE, a campaign to was fascinating to see how everything worked and I got a lot promote women in science, technology and from this programme”. engineering. UTC Reading joined WISE to StephanieMarissa Mitchell,Ann Mayer, Executive President Director of Specialisms, said: support the national issue that there are “It’sand an CEOabsolutely of Yahoo! fantastic programme, which gives girls ONE IN simply not enough women in STEM the exposure to engineering that they need. In the current subjects. As a college specialising in climate, seeing girls inspired by young, passionate role STEM SECTORS NEED TO BE models such as the BMW apprentices is key”. computer science and engineering, it is vital that we bridge the gap and can ABLE TO DRAW ON THE WHOLE OF THE UK TALENT POOL. FOUR provide an essential workforce of
women into these fields. ACCORDING TO THE ROYAL STUDY CASE GIRLS HAVE ONCE AGAIN SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH, OUTPERFORMED BOYS IN INCREASING THE PARTICIPATION COMPUTING, WITH ALMOST OF WOMEN IN THE STEM ONE IN FOUR (24.9%) ACHIEVING LABOUR MARKET COULD BE WORTH AT LEAST £2BN TO THE AN A/7 OR ABOVE
UK ECONOMY. WISE, 2019 UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
9 8 A WELCOME FROM OUR STUDENT PRESIDENTS
To really thrive at UTC Reading, you need to have a passion and to want to develop yourself. Take advantage of all of the opportunities that come your way and always push yourself.
The whole environment here is very different to anywhere else. We have access to leading industry partners, are given countless opportunities to take extra qualifications, such as the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) qualifications, and there are plenty of enrichment activities too.
We are the Student Board President and Student Equalities Council President. Working alongside other students, we each align to a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and act as the voice for the student body, ensuring our ideas get heard and facilitating communications between staff, students and the SLT.
For anyone interested in joining UTC Reading, I would say to come along to an open event to get a feel for life here. I would also say to come here with an end goal and to figure out what you want from the UTC.
James and Frances UTC Reading Student Board President and Student Equalities Council President 2018/19 UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
11 10 STUDENT DESTINATIONS
IN 2019: HERE ARE SOME OF THE EXCITING DESTINATIONS OUR STUDENTS PROGRESSED TO IN 2019:
UNIVERSITY 56% Loughborough University – Aeronautical Engineering OF STUDENTS PROGRESSED Cardiff University – Maths TO UNIVERSITY* Brunel University London – Civil Engineering Staffordshire University – Gaming Design and Programming University of Portsmouth – Cyber Security and 22% Forensics OF STUDENTS PROGRESSED ONTO AN APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP/EMPLOYMENT OR DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP* Google Peter Brett Associates Microsoft RAF BMW BAE Systems Vodafone Government Security 4% CGI IBM Fujitsu UBS OF STUDENTS PROGRESSED Prudential Sandhurst Military Academy INTO FULL TIME Cisco EMPLOYMENT*
*All other students are either continuing their studies with us or are taking a gap year to travel. 12 WORLD CLASS SCHOOL THE UK’SFIRST OUTSTANDING AND students.” has resulted inoutstanding achievement for highly effective governorsandbusinesspartners, supported andchallengedbyknowledgeable, “The inspiringleadershipoftheprincipal, Students flourishinthespecialistenvironment.” “The curriculuminthesixthformisexceptional. indicators. Here’s whattheyhadtosay: inspection whichfoundusoutstandingacross all In 2015UTCReadingreceived itsfirstOfsted provision inschools. Benchmarks forwhatmakesthebestcareers demonstates howtheUTCmeets8Gatsby links ithaswithindustrypartners.Importantly, it advice andguidanceusingtheexceptional regonises theUTC’s uniqueapproach tocareers prestigious Career Mark.Thisnewaccolade In May2018,UTCReadingwasawarded the Reading opportunities.” JonathanNicholls,Principal,UTC set themselvesapartandbeprepared forglobal demonstrates themotivationourstudentshaveto our businesspartnersbutmostimportantly, it our staff, thefantasticsupportwereceive from that reflects thehard workanddeterminationof to achievethisaward isincredible. Itisanaward “To becomeoneofonly60schoolsinthecountry Mark. Quality Schools World Class prestigious the awarded be to 2017 December In country inthe schools 60 of only one UTC Reading became UTC READING|GUIDEFORAPPLICANTSwww.utcreading.org.uk
2014|2015 OFSTED 2015 SUCCEED. AND TOKEENNESS LEARN MATCHED ARE STUDENTS BY STUDENTS’ TEACHERS’ HIGH EXPECTATIONS ALL OF BEST THEY CAN BE CAN BEST THEY IMPROVE AND BECOME THE REFLECTIVE TO AND STRIVE ARE EXPECTED TO BE SELF- (STAFF AND STUDENTS) EVERYONE WHERE EXCELLENCE, THE COLLEGE ANETHIC HAS OF CAREER MARK,2018 OFFICIALLY RATED BYOFSTED2015 UTC
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15 14 UTC READING – PIPELINE LEARN FOR THE PROGRAMME
We have recently launched our brand new The benefits to our students is that it builds extra-curricular Pipeline Programme which does confidence, trust, rapport and relationships with REAL WORLD not focus on academic learning, but instead on a network of contacts within leading industry preparing students for the world of work, providing businesses. It gives them a clear line of sight them with a direct line of sight to a career with an to a career and it enables students to build the industry partner. employability and technical skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Our aim is to become a world-class centre of excellence in computer science and Every KS5 student will have the opportunity to team engineering education for 14 to 19 year old girls and boys, who are committed to up with a Pipeline Partner when they begin with us succeed in these areas. in Year 12. The Student Journey: Career Pathway Our students will be well-known for having the skills, the working day. Enrichment takes place twice a attitude, behaviours, knowledge and experience week and will give you a refreshing break from your that the world’s leading employers are looking for. studies as you take on creative, sporting and social Work Recruit You will be well connected with our industry partners challenges of your choice. As well as being part of Launch 4 x Pipeline Days 4 x Pipeline Days experience Apprentices including Microsoft, Cisco, Peter Brett Associates our broad curriculum, it will help you to enjoy life and and Network Rail, which will give you access to great to build up strong practical and social skills. opportunities to learn from the best in the business.
NEARLY 3 IN 10 JOBS IN BERKSHIRE ARE A Pipeline Programme Partner invests in a student’s development in order to recruit motivated, loyal, and highly skilled talent onto apprenticeships or as graduates. THE LEARNING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST ROLES. THIS IS WELL OVER TWICE THE NATIONAL EXPERIENCE AVERAGE AND EQUATES TO 14,300 JOBS IN 2017. Benefits to employers: Benefits to students: Your learning experience at UTC Reading will be practical and engaging; you will work on exciting THE NUMBER OF ANNUAL OPENINGS FOR TTP (Time To Productivity) gain Build trust, rapport and relationships with a network of contacts and relevant projects that are similar to what goes DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST JOBS IN Reduced cost of recruitment – captive audience on in the work place. During these projects you BERKSHIRE IS PROJECTED TO BE OVER 550 with expressed interest in your organisation Clear expectations on what is needed to secure a will learn and work in a team in our purpose-built BETWEEN 2017 AND 2024. L3/L4/degree apprenticeship or graduate career laboratories and project spaces. Develop insight into students’ strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, team dynamics, and Structured development programme that You’ll also have plenty of time and quiet desk space aspirations enables students to build employability skills to complete your independent study tasks. There Rewarding and tangible CPD for staff in a Building confidence in teams that can continue will always be someone on hand to help if you get structured environment into the employer’s work place stuck and at the end of the day you can go home without homework looming over you. Of course, £25,880 like anyone with a rewarding job, you’ll take your interests home with you, and we can’t promise IS THE AVERAGE GRADUATE that you won’t sometimes want to do a bit of extra reading or programming! SALARY FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Because our day is longer, you will need to manage your time effectively. It also means that you have the COMPARED TO £22,000 FOR opportunity to take part in clubs and activities within ALL GRADUATES UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
17 16 COTEACH - SPECIALIST INDUSTRY IN THE ENRICHMENT
Outside the classroom you will have the choice of great enrichment activities, supported by industry. These CURRICULUM are all highly competitive, and rewarded in some way by each of the partners involved.
Engineering: Students at UTC Reading work with industry partners to cover our curriculum specialisms.
Our current project partners are:
Cisco Sage Network Rail PBA IET Arduino Hack Off F1 in Schools Royal Navy Challenge Greenpower Cars
Thames Water AWE Army REME Computing: Our CoTeach programme covers the following:
CoTeach Projects – projects within the curriculum
CoTeach Talks – specialist talks within the curriculum
CoTeach Workshops – practical activities within the curriculum Cyber Security Microsoft MTA Sage AI Salesforce Trailhead Challenge Challenge Challenge Innovation
A range of other sports and art based enrichment activities are available too. UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
19 18 THE KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM
CORE SPECIALIST OPTION ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS TECHNICAL SUBJECTS SUBJECTS (CHOOSE 2)
English Engineering Business Studies Personal and Professional Maths or Geography Development Sessions Science Computing History Sport Enrichment Art and Design: 3D design
Computer Science
Life as a student at UTC Reading will be unlike any school experience you’ve ever had before. Using the latest technology, you will learn through SPECIALIST OPTIONS projects and practical activities. Teaching staff run lessons and seminars to introduce new topics and are At Key stage 4, you will study one of our specialist always on hand to offer support in our independent subjects. Over year 10 and 11 you will study a technical learning spaces. You’ll also work closely with our qualification in either engineering or computing industry partners on projects and challenges they set. alongside your core GCSE’s and Option subjects. This technical qualification will represent the equivalent of Alongside choosing your specialism, all students will one GCSE. study the core curriculum subjects of mathematics, English, sciences. Find out more about our specialisms on our website: www.utcreading.org.uk Visit www.utcreading.org.uk for details on all courses studied at GCSE level. UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
A-LEVEL SUBJECTS 21 20 Physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, further STUDY OPTIONS mathematics, L3 core mathematics, computer science, business studies and art and design 3D architecture
Science and mathematics are key underpinning POST 16 subjects for both engineering and computer science degree courses, and are highly regarded THE TECHNICAL ROUTE THE HYBRID ROUTE THE A LEVEL ROUTE both by employers and by universities. Therefore alongside computer science, business studies and Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Choose 1 x Technical Choose 3 A Levels from the list art and design 3D architecture, these are the A-Level in Engineering Qualification below subjects we offer at the UTC. Level 3 BTEC Extended OR Mathematics Certificate in Engineering, Or Level 3 extended project qualification Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Computing or Applied Science Further Mathematics in Computing In addition to 2 x A Levels from This gives huge scope to work and study a topic of below Physics your own choice. It is equivalent to an AS-Level and both of these qualfications are Mathematics Chemistry is valued by universities as it will demonstrate your equivalent to 3 A levels skills in project management, communication, time Further Mathematics Biology management, research and writing. Physics Computer Science Chemistry Business Studies Biology 3d Design with Architecture Computer Science Business Studies English 3D Design with Architecture Core Level 3 Maths English - ELA Extended Project Qualification Core Level 3 Maths (EPQ) Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
In year 12 you can tailor your programme to fit your individual interests, ability and ambition. Adam Carter, former UTC Reading student, Young All three routes of study in post 16 can lead to University, employment or apprenticeships. Engineer winner, member of the World Class Schools winning team and Student Board President
SPECIALIST OPTIONS Former UTC Reading student, Adam Carter, secured a full scholarship at Royal Holloway University this summer, and is Engineering Computing studying towards an MEng and CEng in electronic systems STUDY CASE engineering. A Level 3 BTEC will open up engineering career A Level 3 BTEC will open up technical career opportunities in civil, mechanical, electrical and opportunities in IT such as programming Adam joined UTC Reading in Year 12 after seeking a change in electronic systems. There are various qualifications and software development, networking and education and a different, more specialised subject area. you can work towards: communications and cybersecurity. There are various qualifications you can work towards: Adam said: “The UTCs focus on technical education and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended connection with industry gives students a massive opportunity Certificate in Engineering (Equivalent to one Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended to be exposed to the type of work they will be doing in later life A-level) Certificate in Computing (Equivalent to one and the type of people they will be working with. I feel studying A-level) at UTC Reading has really excelled my learning and has Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended provided me with an edge over similar students. The exposure Diploma in Engineering (Equivalent to three Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended and networking you get to do with your specific industry is A-levels) Diploma in Computing (Equivalent to three something you won’t find anywhere else”. A-levels) UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
23 22 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Alongside your studies, you will have qualifications. Self-study guides and practice tests the opportunity to work towards allow you to study at your own pace and on-demand exams mean you can choose when you are ready to professional qualifications that will set take your qualification. you apart from the crowd. You should expect to gain at least two professional The focus at UTC Reading is on independent learning, certifications every year you attend UTC Reading. and you will work towards these qualifications in your Some students have earned over ten professional own time and during enrichment. qualifications in one year.
We provide you with clear pathway to follow with a You will have the opportunity to gain professional mix of Microsoft Office certifications alongside qualifications including: either specialist computing or engineering
Microsoft Office Specialist Autodesk Certified User EC-Council Ethical Hacking Associate (EHA) Microsoft Technology Autodesk Certified Associate Professional Cyber Forensics Associate (CFA) Adobe Certified Associate CISCO
In the 2018 academic year, we achieved over 150 professional qualifications!
Jonathan Foot, Former UTC Reading student now studying Computer Science at Nottingham University JONATHAN’S ACHIEVEMENT IN SECURING A PLACE AT THE WORLD MOS CHAMPIONSHIPS CASE STUDY CASE Jonathan was announced as the UK and Ireland champion for MOS PowerPoint in June 2017 IS EVIDENCE OF THE COMMITMENT THAT UTC READING PLACES ON THE SKILLS NEEDED BY after competing in the Four Nations Championships at Microsoft HQ. He went on to compete in INDUSTRY IN THE WORK PLACE. the World MOS Championships in California later in the summer.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience at Microsoft and it was a very interesting day. I’ve managed THE COMPETITION THIS YEAR WAS OF A VERY HIGH STANDARD AND JONATHAN BEAT AN to put my skills to the test and prove my ability in PowerPoint to future employers. IMPRESSIVE FIELD OF 40,000 COMPETITORS FROM ACROSS THE UK & IRELAND!
“I am grateful to UTC Reading for providing this opportunity. They provide free MOS exams for Andrew Griggs, Country Manager for Prodigy Learning all students, which is what enabled me to earn my MOS and MTA certifications that gave me my place in the competition.” UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
25 24 REDEFINING CREATIVITY
Art; usually understood to be about drawing and painting but here we strive to challenge the conventional.
We build our artwork that industry partners engage with; closing the gap between technical and creative subjects and developing employability skills. It is ever expanding into our specialised subjects and whole school ethos.
At KS4, the students design and create 3D products such as lamps and speakers in addition to coding their own website. Enrichment offers them wider skill development such as in photography where they get the chance to organise an exhibition at our annual UTC has Talent Christmas event.
KS5 students further enhance their skills at A-level by creating architectural buildings with the laser cutter and 3D printer. Engineering students can manipulate metal to create practical products. Computing students produce animation sketches and gaming designs.
At UTC Reading, we continue to re-design creativity. UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
27 26 LEARN IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART ENVIRONMENT IN 2015, THE COUNTRY’S FIRST FUJITSU INNOVATION HUB WAS OPENED AT THE UTC. THE INNOVATION HUB AIMS TO ENHANCE TEACHING AND UNLEASH STUDENT POTENTIAL THROUGH THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY. THE HUB IS USED BY UTC STUDENTS, LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
UTC READING IS A STATE-OF- THE-ART LEARNING CENTRE FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE THE UTC’S FACILITIES ARE TOP AND ENGINEERING. ALL THE NOTCH, I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES HAVE STUDIED HERE. THE ABILITY AT UTC READING ARE HIGH FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE AN IDEA THEN DESIGN IT IN CAD/CAM, 3D SPEC AND OF THE STANDARD PRINT IT AND THEN TEST IT OUT IN SPECIFIED BY OUR INDUSTRY A WIND TUNNEL…IT’S AMAZING.
PARTNERS. Kieran Saunders, Sales Engineering Manager at Filemaker UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
29 28 EMPLOYABILITY LEAD PARTNERS
UTC Reading is very fortunate to be supported by sponsors and partners, who are working together to make sure SKILLS we have everything in place for an exemplary computer science and engineering learning experience. Our lead partners are involved in a number of ways, including: Examples of how the Learning Philosophy (see page 3) is applied through activities in and out of the classroom Consultancy and advice on curriculum content Coaching and mentoring for staff and students Product and services donations Providing work experience opportunities Skills Training Week Employer accreditations Participation in the governance of the UTC Work experience Employer-led projects and challenges Project based learning Competitions Career talks
Site visits Activate Learning is a global education group with a mission to transform lives through learning. Software Testing Week UTC Development Team
Microsoft is a worldwide leader in software services and solutions. Employability skills
Presenting Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people Teamwork connect, communicate and collaborate. Time management Interview techniques The University of Reading is a global university ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Character traits Network Rail is the authority responsible for the UK’s railway network. Grit Patience Determination Peter Brett Associates is a multi-disciplinary consultancy of independent thinkers: engineers, transport planners, scientists, technicians, Perseverance environmentalists and project managers. UTC READING | GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS | www.utcreading.org.uk
31 30 JOIN UTC READING
If you are currently in Year 9 or Year UTCs are designed to be sub-regional provisions 11 you are able to apply for a place. so we welcome students from a wide catchment HOW TO APPLY area that includes Reading, Wokingham, West There are no tests to join the UTC at 14. Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Basingstoke and You should apply via the application forms on the In order to gain entry to Year 12, you Deane, Bracknell Forest, Windsor, Maidenhead and UTC Reading website: www.utcreading.org.uk must have passed GCSE English and Wycombe. mathematics at grade 5 or above. You Grouped postcode areas have been defined as the ARE YOU READY TO UTC READING IS RESPONDING will also need to achieve five GCSEs at method to ensure geographical spread. This means grade 5 or above. that applicants living close to UTC Reading do not MOVE FROM SCHOOL TO THE SKILL NEEDS OF have priority over other applicants within the other TO UTC READING? part of the catchment. A set percentage of places LOCAL BUSINESSES, NAMELY will be allocated for young people living in each of We believe that there are many very good the grouped post code areas as shown on the map reasons to choose UTC Reading. However, we THOSE IN COMPUTER below. also understand that the decision to change school is a big one. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
As you lead up to your transition to UTC Reading THIS IS ABOUT GIVING YOUNG we will work with you, your family and your existing school to make sure that you are making PEOPLE OPPORTUNITY AREA 1 the right decision. In making the move from school to UTC Reading it is important that you: BUT ALSO GIVING THEM RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6 and RG30 are not deciding on your own, but that you CHALLENGE, BECAUSE have the support of your existing school and your parents or carers EDUCATION IS ALWAYS AREA 2 come to taster events that we put on to get GOING TO BE CHALLENGING. RG7, RG8, RG9, RG10, a feel for the UTC and what it will be like RG12, RG27, RG31, studying here Duke of York – UTC Reading’s RG40, RG41, RG42, official opening RG45, GU46 and GU47 come and talk to us
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