2021 6th Form 12PP Prospectus WEB - Magazine - Page 4
Sixth Form Subjects
Thomas Telford University Technical College has
developed a curriculum which offers considerable
breadth for students through a range of academic
and vocational courses.
Mrs P Shaw
Assistant Principal
Welcome from
Mrs Shaw,
Head of Sixth
Form
I am proud of the opportunities
that we have to offer here in
our Sixth Form, and our range
of academic subjects being
delivered by our experienced staff
offering excellent support. We
have strong links with a variety
of employers, to help with our
students’ journeys through the
subjects we offer, and through our
mentorship programme. Students
are encouraged to develop
their study skills to fulfill their
potential and prepare for a place
at university or an apprenticeship.
We encourage independent study
with dedicated and supported
sessions during the week.
During UTC Extra students are
timetabled with a programme of
academic support to work with
staff. Here students may choose to
go over homework or areas they
need to develop.
Alongside this we have a range
of clubs and societies to help
students develop their interest and
interpersonal skills. All students
who attend the UTC will have
opportunities to work on projects
set by our employer partners,
which have a proven track record
of helping them to progress to
their chosen destination.
A Level
T-Levels
• English
• Maths
• Core Maths (AS)
• Product Design
• Art
• Physics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Sociology
• Construction:
Design, Surveying &
Planning
Resit
• English
• Maths
• Science
Vocational
• Applied Science
• ICT
• Business
• Construction Single
• Construction Double
Thomas Telford UTC Pathways
At Thomas Telford UTC our curriculum is different to other schools and
traditional types of learning. Our post-16 pathways combine academic
subjects with practical learning, with traditional subjects being taught
alongside a number of level 3 vocational courses.
The Sixth Form curriculum provides considerable breadth and depth for
students through a range of vocational and academic courses. There is
something for everyone irrespective of ability. Students will study three
or four A Level’s or vocational courses. The pathways that a student can
take are flexible and all students will receive full support when making
decisions.
Core Pathway:
Three or four A Levels or equivalent. This can be a combination of
academic A Levels and vocational courses.
Foundation Pathway:
Combination of Level 2 resit courses and, potentially, one A Level taster - 1
year programme.
T-Levels:
A 2 year course which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Mixture of classroom learning and ‘on the job; experience during an
industry placement of at least 350 hours.
Art
• 3-Dimensional Design
• Architectural Design
• Fine Art
• Photography
What People Say
“UTCs provide high quality technical education for
14-18 year olds, ensuring that students are well
equipped for the jobs that industry needs and
Higher Education.”
The Rt Hon Lord Baker of Dorking
“Moving to the UTC really helped me achieve more.
The facilities are amazing and the teachers try their
absolute best to support you. Moving schools for
me, was the right decision.”
Gurpal, Year 11 student
“Lovell is an enthusiastic supporter of this unique
school and we look forward to some of the
students filling professional and leadership roles in
our business.”
Bruce Boughton, People Development Manager,
Lovell Partnerships
“I am delighted to be involved in the UTC mentoring
programme as it is an excellent opportunity to
help harness the talent of the future. Having had
pretty poor careers advice myself as a teenager I
am pleased to be involved in a pro-active scheme
which enables the public and private sectors
to work collaboratively to better the future job
prospects of students at the UTC.”
Rachel Cartwright, Professional Mentor
“The curriculum sets the school apart from more
traditional secondary schools. It is successful in its
stated aim of ‘giving students a distinct advantage
in seeking professional and technical careers within
the construction, built environment and related
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
industries’.”
Ofsted, 2018
