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Student Prospectus 2020 – 2021
Prospectus 2020-2021 03
Contents: Welcome to
North East Futures UTC
Welcome to North East Futures UTC 03
‘In September 2020 we East. Our students
Why Choose North East Futures UTC? 04 look forward to welcoming are in regular contact
The Key Stage 4 Programme 06 our third cohort of Year with people working
10 and Year 12 students in these companies,
The Key Stage 5 Programme 08 to the UTC. We have helping them make more
partnerships with a range informed choices of
Specialisms: Digital Technology and Health 10 of exciting businesses career whatever route
and organisations such as they choose to take into
Great Opportunites for Women and Men in STEM Careers 11 Sage, Ubisoft, Accenture, employment.’
the NHS and the University
Mentoring and Work Experience Programmes 12 of Sunderland. These
organisations enrich the Daniel Sydes,
Our Amazing UTC Environment 14 student experience by Principal
offering cutting edge
A Typical Year 10 Day 16
projects and invaluable
Who is the UTC for? 17 opportunities such as work
experience placements, From the outset I have
Next Steps 18 guest speakers and felt the excitement of
sponsorship. This helps being part of a new and
Enrolment 19 our students achieve a different school with
broad range of academic close links to employers
qualifications and we in the healthcare, life Professor Michael Whitaker
FRSA FRSB FMBA FMedSci
aim for our students to sciences and digital Chair of Local Governing
rank amongst the most technology sectors – Board, North East Futures
employable young people sectors that are growing UTC Governor, Tyne Coast
in the country. very strongly in the North Academy Trust
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Why Choose “follow your
North East education in an
amazing setting
Futures UTC? ”
“support and backing from North East Futures is located in Stephenson Square, next to Newcastle Central
local, high-profile industry train station and Metro stop
partners and employers.
”
Our UTC is different from technical and academic. the largest and fastest
other schools because it growing in the North East
This means you can take with 1000’s of vacancies
has unique support and advantage of the UTC’s
backing from local, high- for skilled young people
specialist subjects while to fill. These are good,
profile industry partners still taking the GCSE, A
and employers. They well paid and future-
Level and BTEC courses proofed careers with lots
have been involved in that you would at an
the establishment of the of career development
Supported by: ordinary school. North opportunities. We will
UTC from the start and East Futures UTC is for
are helping develop and assist all UTC students in
Students aged 14-19, as finding the right career for
support our curriculum. this is the age when you’ll
The UTC is sponsored them.
have a better idea of what
by the University of you are really interested But school life is not only
Sunderland and has in and whether you would about preparing for the
academic partnerships enjoy learning in a more future: we want you to
with all 5 North East high-tech environment. love coming to school
Universities who help and to feel proud and
make sure that we really The Healthcare Science excited to follow your
can offer students the and Technology education in such an
best of both worlds: industries are two of amazing setting.
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CORE SUBJECTS The UTC curriculum is enriched with
regular access to Project-Based
Mathematics (1 GCSE) learning where students ‘drop down’
The Key
English Language, English Literature (2 GCSEs) from their normal lessons to do industry-
led real world projects. Project-Based
Biology, Chemistry, Physics (3 GCSEs)
learning helps students understand the
Stage 4
Computer Science (1 GCSE) ‘real-world’ of work and develop the
skills they need to get ahead. Students
will end key stage 4 with a fantastic set
SPECIALIST TECHNICAL
Programme
of GCSE results, a unique CV and the
Vocational Health Care Science professional skills to take them to the
next stage of their career.
Or
Vocational Computer Science
Years 10 and 11 at North East Futures UTC will provide
GCSE OPTION*
you with a completely different school experience.
However, it is still based on a core of vitally important French (1 GCSE)
lessons and qualifications:
Or
Art (1 GCSE)
Or
Geography (1 GCSE)
Or
History (1 GCSE)
WIDER LEARNING
Health and Fitness
Personal Development
ENRICHMENT COURSES
Music, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Languages,
Coding, Sports Clubs, Games Clubs and much more. * Students who wish to achieve the EBacc may
be able to choose 2 options
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ROUTE 1: A LEVELS
Choose 3 or 4 A levels from:
The Key Biology
Chemistry
Stage 5 Physics
Computer Science
Programme Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
R O U T E 2 : E X T E N D E D T E C H N I C A L AWA R D
Flexibility is at the heart of our approach to the Sixth
Form curriculum. You will choose 1 of 3 main routes, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied
but we will ensure that your individual interests and Science (Biomedical Science)
capabilities are taken into account as we agree with
Or
you which courses you will follow.
Each route is supported by technical BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing
and Project-Based learning. Students
complete technical projects which will All students can also complete Core Level 3
help them develop work ready skills. Mathematics and an Extended Project Qualification.
By Sixth Form level, students are likely
to be exploring some specialist careers
which really interest them.
ROUTE 3: BLENDED
These might be such things as cyber
security, biotechnology, games 2 A Levels from the list above
development, e-health or personalised
medicine. There are, of course, many with
more like this which may spark their
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science
interest.
All students will be encouraged to Or
undertake the Duke of Edinburgh’s BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Computing
Award as part of their enrichment
studies and will benefit from
personalised careers advice, guidance The usual entry requirement for sixth form courses will be 5 GCSEs
and support from UTC staff and at Grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics.
industry partners. Contact info@nefuturesutc.co.uk for more information.
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Specialisms: Great Opportunities
Digital Technology for Women and Men in
and Health STEM Careers
“ female students in UTC
The rapid development diverse and increasing, Our specialist sectors tell
of digital technologies is with several thousand
transforming the way we vacancies currently and set
a fantastic story about
the opportunities on offer 45%
live and work. The North
East is at the forefront
to increase. to young people. The Year 11 cohort in 2019
”
With our health specialism, 2019 Tech Nation Report
of change in the digital UTC students are likely shows phenomenal
sector. Students may to progress into a range growth in the contribution
choose to specialise in of medical professions of our region to the UK industry also makes
software development, and careers, including
software testing, cyber digital economy and the a disproportionately
Medicine, Pharmacy,
security, data science, diagnostics, medical latest PWC report shows high contribution to
gaming technologies, imaging, cardiology, the average advertised the UK economy.
VR or AR or many other audiology and many many salary in digital roles However, employers are
career paths. more. The UTC supports as 36% higher than the increasingly struggling
students in understanding national average salary. to recruit people with the
Digital and IT disciplines the huge variety of career Not only does the NHS right skills – and that’s
are now essential in opportunities in Health (the fifth largest employer where we come in!
many health applications, and Science. The North
including bioinformatics, in the world!) employ
East is at the cutting edge more people in the North
genomics and big data These are exciting and
of innovation in areas
applied to healthcare and East than elsewhere rewarding jobs offering
such as genomics and
medicine. The demands aging and there are many in the country, but the the opportunity to make
of our regional digital opportunities for exciting North East’s remarkable a real difference to the
and IT economy are future-proofed careers. Pharmaceutical world.
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Mentor Programme Work Experience
All students receive Students undertake two
regular mentoring from placements at Y10 and
an industry professional Y12 (ages 14/15 and
at the UTC. Twice termly 16/17) for periods of one
meetings (totalling six week and two weeks
hours per year), helps respectively.
them gain real insight
We coordinate with
into the world of work.
our Partners to ensure
Practical advice about
that the placement
expectations, first
is appropriate for
impressions, CV and
both parties, with the
personal statement
intention of creating
writing, interview
meaningful and relevant
techniques and simply
experience.
being a sounding board
to their ideas can be
valuable, helping to build
self-esteem and maturity.
Mentoring and “
The mentoring session is by far the most intense
Work Experience and impactful hour I spend in every month. It
Programmes
could not be a more rewarding experience.
” Mary Youngs Technology Consultant and NE Futures UTC Mentor
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Our
Amazing
UTC Environment
North East Futures by rail, bus or Metro.
UTC is based in the The Quarter takes its
Stephenson Quarter in prestigious name from
Newcastle upon Tyne, the Robert Stephenson
in the historic industrial and Co. Locomotive
heart of the city, now Works which were based
thriving with new there, and where the
development. We believe famous Rocket was built
that this is a place where in 1829. This legacy of
the region’s young technology, innovation
people can be proud and creativity is central
and excited to come to to our UTC – an exciting
school. Located behind and stimulating place to
Central Station, the UTC learn, inspire, work and
is easily accessible grow.
“an exciting and stimulating
place to learn, inspire, work
and grow
”
The Listed Building
element of the UTC echoes
the heritage of our site
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Berwick-
Who is
upon-Tweed
A Typical
Year 10 Day the UTC for?
Bamburgh
14-19 year olds with an interest in a Alnwick
career in Digital Technology or Health Northumberland
Warkworth
Some days at the UTC are all about making good academic progress in your chosen courses.
All abilities and backgrounds
Other days are about engaging with our industry partners through exciting projects and
developing your work-ready skills. Students from all areas in the Ashington
North East Morpeth
Cramlington
9:00 – 9:50 GCSE Mathematics lesson
Travel and Finance
Whitley Bay
The UTC Travel Support Scheme
9:50 – 10:40 GCSE English lesson helps families with the costs of travel. Corbridge Newcastle South Shields
Hexham Gateshead
More information is available on the Tyne and Wear
10:40 – 11:00 Break time UTC website. Sunderland
Consett
County Durham
11:00 – 12:40 Dedicated specialist time Durham
Hartlepool
Bishop
12:40 – 13:30 Independent learning time Auckland
Tees Valley
13:30 – 14:10 Lunch
14:10 – 14:30 Pastoral support time
14:30 – 17:00 Drop down afternoon project with UTC business partners
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Next Steps Enrolment
What happens next Timeline for Applicants:
Apply now for your place in September After you apply the UTC will send Make your application online or by post asap
2020 at www.nefuturesutc.co.uk/apply, you a registration form for your child.
or email us at info@nefuturesutc.co.uk Once completed and returned this Meet the UTC team to discuss your application after you apply
for a paper copy of our application secures your place at the UTC for Offers of place will be made along with being sent the UTC registration form
form. Moving to a new school is a big September 2020. In the meantime we
decision and the UTC team is on hand advise families to connect to the UTC Accept your place by returning your completed registration form
to answer all of your questions, please via social media and our Mailing List
contact info@nefuturesutc.co.uk to to keep up to date with all the latest
arrange a meeting with the senior team. UTC news.
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Contacted us if you want to find out more
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