The national skills shortage is often cited as a problem, but what does this really mean for students today? To answer this question, the Industrial Strategy Council, an advisory group comprising representatives of leading businesses, recently identified the qualifications, knowledge … Read More
It is well-known that government policy has pushed many secondary schools towards delivering subjects which meet the Ebacc accountability measure. The Ebacc includes the requirement for all GCSE students to take either geography or history. As a consequence, over the … Read More
UTC Swindon held their first Open Event of the academic year, virtually, on Wednesday 30 September. As well as hearing key school information from Principal, Jon Oliver, including what makes a UTC different to a traditional secondary school, attendees heard … Read More
As well as offering strong employer and university engagement and a focus on STEM subjects, the other big difference between UTCs and most other secondary schools is that our students join at the age of 14. Indeed, as do schools … Read More
Year 11 students at UTC Swindon are celebrating this morning after receiving their GCSE results. These results are a good foundation for students who are going on to further study in the Sixth Form at UTC Swindon or other post 16 educational providers. The University Technical College (UTC), … Read More