PROSPECTUS 2016/17

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“Young people joining Buckinghamshire UTC have the chance to combine an academic education with an opportunity to learn the essential technical and practical skills needed for pursuing careers in construction and computing. There is an urgent need for these skills at all levels in these sectors.”The Rt Hon Lord Baker of Dorking CHChair of the Baker Dearing Educational Trusta registered charity that promotes University Technical Colleges

What makes Bucks UTC different?

Why study at Bucks UTC?

We take learning out of the classroom, making it more relevant to real life and the world of work. We have outstanding employer links with multi-national sponsors (Taylor Wimpey, Intel/McAfee, CISCO, Esri), plus excellent support from many local employer partners. Our curriculum is built to deliver the real world skills employers want from their next generation of employees.

You will:> Receive support from an incredibly committed team> Obtain skills which put you tangibly ahead of your peers> Be given access to work placements which open up future opportunities> Become the highly skilled employee of your generation

If you have a passion for learning in an environment that challenges your abilities to excel in Computing or Construction, come and see what we have to offer. Become the professional you want to be. We ensure our students achieve excellent results in their specialism and achieve a meaningful outcome.

Our year 11 students achieved marks which were 25% better than the national average in their specialist vocational courses. 50% of students stayed on at the UTC, 10% went in to apprenticeships and 40% went in to other education or work.

At year 13 our students achieved marks which were 21% better than the national average in their specialist vocational courses. Our students achieved their first choice university places or are now working in their chosen company and professions.

This is a very exciting time for Bucks UTC. Our philosophy of delivering our students an employer led curriculum is truly enabling them to be the highly skilled workforce of tomorrow. The STEM agenda in our specialist areas of Computing and Construction has never been more important. We provide the students with the necessary skills that meet the needs of employers. We apply the theory of the classroom to the real world by ensuring our students gain insight and access to real employers and projects.

We are exceeding expectations with our academic progress for all students and we continue to grow the environment in a way that enhances the experiences of everyone involved. Real life projects and work placements provide our students with the opportunity to apply knowledge to real world environments.

We have just seen our first students leave and I am delighted to say 100% of them moved in to work, apprenticeships or continued into further or higher education. Please see the case studies within this prospectus for examples of what our students think. Please also see what our partners, students and those who have moved on say about us on our website.

Bob Harrison Principal

14-16 year oldLevel 1 / 2 Award in Constructing the Built Environment

Level 1 / 2 Award in Designing the Built Environment

Level 1 / 2 Award in Planning and Maintaining the Built Environment

CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

16-19 year old Level 2 First Diploma in Construction and the Built EnvironmentLevel 3 90 Credit Diploma in Construction and the Built EnvironmentLevel 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built EnvironmentLevel 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built EnvironmentAs well as the specialist vocational courses, we offer a variety of A/AS Levels should students wish to undertake them.

Designing, planning and maintaining the built environment all require highly skilled, creative individuals. Studying at Bucks UTC will give you the knowledge and opportunity to become that person. Our courses will teach you how the construction industry works and the skills and knowledge required to achieve a successful career in this dynamic industry. We will cover the construction process from start to finish and all operations in between. By working closely with partner employers and sponsors, students will relate their learning to live projects.

Whether you want to be a traditional tradesperson/craftsperson, work within the surveying, planning, management or development of the built environment, we will take you to where you want to go.

We do not only bring learning in to the classroom but we take our students on numerous field trips allowing them to view the workplace environments whilst applying theory.

> LIVE PROJECTSOur construction partners have helped us put together some really interesting projects to enable our students to get ‘hands-on’ experience. See examples of our ‘Mix96’ and ‘Aston Clinton Community Centre’ projects at:

buckinghamshireutc.co.uk/conprojects

In Computing you will learn all about the diversity and complexity of the computing industry. We deliver a tailored curriculum which ensures you leave with knowledge and qualifications that the industry actually want. You will gain the below qualifications whilst learning all about Games Design, the designing of mobile Apps, Programming (Python and C#), CISCO Essentials, CISCO CCNA & CCNP, Microsoft Technical Associate (and higher) qualifications. The software development allows an enviable broad range of options for the future whilst you will also have opportunities to work on projects and gain work placements in a variety of cutting edge employers.

We do not only bring learning in to the classroom but we take our students on numerous field trips allowing them to view the workplace environments whilst applying theory.

16-19 year oldLevel 3 Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma in computing.

As well as the specialist vocational courses we offer a variety of A/AS Levels should students be able to and wish to undertake them.

14-16 year oldLevel 2 Award in Information & Creative Technology

Level 2 Award in Creative Digital Media Production

Level 2 Award in Engineering Computing

COMPUTING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

> LIVE PROJECTSOur computing partners have helped us put together some really interesting projects to enable our students to get ‘hands-on‘ experience. See examples of our Aylesbury Youth Action, CISCO and Intel projects at:

www.buckinghamshireutc.co.uk/itprojects

At the UTC you will be studying a ‘normal’ set of GCSE subjects but the lessons are applied and relevant to your chosen specialism. We create an environment which allows individual learning styles and needs to flourish, whilst focusing GCSE subject matter in projects and exercises which clearly relate to the industry specialism. All students are offered involvement in projects which enhance the experiences of the GCSE curriculum throughout the year.

In year 10 and 11 you will follow a ‘core’ GCSE curriculum alongside a specialist diploma.

As well as the specialist vocational courses we offer a variety of A/AS Levels should students wish to undertake them.

CORE CURRICULUMAT BUCKS UTC

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIESPELeadership and Personal Development ProgrammeNational Citizen ServiceWork on live employer briefs and projectsGain work experience

GCSE OPTIONS*EnglishMathsScience (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)Humanities (History, Geography)Computer ScienceBusiness StudiesSpanish

*These subject offerings may change depending upon Government announcements, regulations and the viability of student numbers.

ROUTES TO UNIVERSITYOur higher education sponsor is Bucks New University. They have offered guaranteed interviews for UTC students (for subjects that require an interview), and guaranteed consideration for courses that do not. The practical skills and learning provided at the UTC will see their application stand out from students that received traditional secondary schooling.

OUR FACILITIES

Our £10m state of the art campus, which opened in September 2013, is equipped to the highest standard to ensure a superb learning environment.

ESRI UK“Buckinghamshire University Technical College (UTC) will offer a crucial, new concept in education, giving young people the opportunity to engage in a technically-oriented course of study that responds to the needs of employers,” We hope that our involvement will help students gain the right skills to help improve their future employability.”

www.esriuk.com

OUR SPONSORS& PARTNERS

BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITYBucks New University aims to be a leading professional and creative influence, shaping higher education for the benefit of people and employers. Within a caring and supportive environment, we deliver high-quality scholarship, as well as focused research and professional practice. Our mission is to put our students first and work responsively with the very best partners to influence, inspire and nurture talent for professional and creative careers. To achieve this, we have put the student experience at the heart of all our plans.

www.bucks.ac.uk

INTEL/McAfeeMcAfee is the world’s largest dedicatedsecurity technology company,delivering proactive and provensolutions and services that help securesystems and networks around theworld. Backed by an award-winningresearch team, McAfee securitytechnologies use a unique, predictivecapability that is powered by McAfeeGlobal Threat Intelligence, enablinghome users and businesses to stay onestep ahead of online threats.

www.mcafee.com

CISCOCisco is a leading multinational organisation specialising in the design, manufacture and sale of networking equipment and other services for internet communication. Cisco’s portfolio of products is expansive, offering cutting-edge network and security solutions that meet the needs of a full spectrum of customers: from home users and small businesses to public sector and global organisations. Cisco employs 2500 people in the UK, with headquarters based in Feltham.

www.cisco.com

TAYLOR WIMPEY“Taylor Wimpey is a leading UK residential developer with significant operations in Buckinghamshire and has employed many high calibre apprentices from Aylesbury and surrounding colleges. As a community-focused business, we are committed to creating jobs for young people and employing the local workforce in the regions where we operate”. www.taylorwimpey.com

AYLESBURY COLLEGEAylesbury College is a provider of further education learning and skills development designed to help people of all ages and abilities achieve their educational aspirations. A broad range of educational and vocational opportunities are developed in close partnership with businesses to develop work ready students. Specialist courses on offer include Creative Arts, Health and Social Care, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality and Catering, Construction, Business and IT.

www.aylesbury.ac.uk

ADDITIONAL NEEDSOur curriculum provides for those with additional needs. Full support at all levels throughout the UTC ensures that all students fully benefit from the specialist technical resources and people available on site.

DRESS CODENo one wears a traditional uniform – instead we employ a dress code similar to the world of work. ‘Business Attire’ is required by all and appropriate ‘workwear’ is provided for those on the construction specialism.

ENRICHMENT It is vital that we enrich the moral, social, cultural, health and wellbeing of our young people. We do so to ensure that they make the most of the learning opportunities we and our partners present them. Our values are key to our success. These are embedded in to all aspects of the UTC learning experience. Specific activities to develop and broaden the outlook of all students are in place for every year group. We also have an extremely well equipped gym on site for the exclusive use of our students. Our values>     Exceeding expectations>     Can do attitude>     Mutual respect in all that we do>     Integrity, honesty and openness>     Valuing difference>     Goal driven one team approach To achieve this we will:>     Listen to our students>     Ensure staff are well trained >     Continually evaluate the curriculum>     Robustly assess learning outcomes

OUR TIMES OF WORKYour time at the UTC will closely resemble an employer’s working week. We start most days at 08.40 and work no later than 17.00 (earlier on a Friday). Time is allocated for structured learning, independent learning and revision/homework so little or no work needs taking home.

LIFE ATBUCKS UTC

FELIX’S VIEW

“At the UTC you learn to be more independent in your learning and are pushed to take the opportunities that are available. This enabled me to get the placement at Taylor Wimpey which has given me hands on experience of what the construction business is really like. I am now looking forward to a career with Taylor Wimpey as a Site Manager”

Buckinghamshire UTC is conveniently located in central Aylesbury and is within walking distance of public transport links.

Places are available to students from across the county. To join us, you will need to be interested in Computing or Construction and motivated to succeed.

LIMITED PLACESFOR UNLIMITED MINDS

JOIN US AT 16 We have 180 places available for Year 12 students in September 2016. To apply for a place please contact us with the details below.

JOIN US AT 14 We have 120 places available for year 10 students in September 2016. To apply for a place please contact us with the details below.

If you have any questions or would like more information please

call 01296 388688 or email reception@buckinghamshireutc.co.uk

Our Admissions Policy is available for download at buckinghamshireutc.co.uk/policies-documents please send your comments and feedback to info@BuckinghamshireUTC.co.uk

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