The Black Country University Technical College

The Black Country University Technical College

Induction Evening Wednesday 8th June 2011

Welcome and Introduction

Chris HiltonPrincipal Designate

New staff• Vice Principal• Assistant Principal• Director of Maths• Director of English• Director of Science• Director of ICT • German tutor• Science tutor

Update on the UTC

• Funding agreement – Signed by Lord Hill• Environmental development funding• ICT and Equipment spending over £1 million – supporting design, engineering, science and the

options.

• Building work starts ...from June 20th – decoration, reception, classrooms refitted

Term Dates: 2011/2• Term 1: Monday 12th September - Friday 14th October • Term 2: Monday 24th October - Friday 16th December  • Term 3: Tuesday 3rd January - Friday 24th February  • Term 4: Monday 12th March - Friday 1st June

» Closed for Easter: Friday 6th April until Tuesday 10th April» Closed Monday 7th May Bank Holiday

 • Term 5: Monday 11th June - Friday 27th July

Curriculum Pre 16 and Post 16

• Integrated Curriculum

• Differentiated curriculum– 3 pathways– Guidance through initial assessment and induction

projects

Subject Engineering Core and Options

Time 2 days 3 days

Options Pre 16• Core Programme: Engineering/ Maths/

English/ Science/ ICT/ German

• Options: 2 from History/ Geography or Business

Options Post 16• Core: Engineering

• Options:– Maths– English Literature and Language– ICT– Physics– Chemistry– Biology– Sports Science– Business– German

Employers: Business partners– Siemens Automation (PLC)– Siemens Drive Technologies– Siemens Building Management– Siemens Product Life Cycle Management [PLM]– ZF Lemforder– Finnings Caterpillar– Stratasys 3D Printers– LJCreate e-learning

Employers: Business partners– Chamberlin plc– Sandvik– Haughton design– South Staffs water– Delcam– Phoenix Calibration

Enrichment Our students can select from a wide range of activities that are designed to enable the pursuit and development of interests outside the main curriculum. These take place from 4:00pm – 5:00pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and all students are expected to participate. Options will include:

• F1 In Schools• Private Study• Hockey• Outdoor Education• Music• Badminton• Cycling

• Mandarin Chinese

• Digital Photography

• Duke of Edinburgh’s

• Award• UTC Student

Voice• Additional

Science and other academic studies

• Young Enterprise

• Young Engineers• Football• Swimming• Running &

Fitness• Computers• Model Making

Transition• As smooth and seamless as possible• Liaison with existing institutions• Range of activities to aid integration and

community development• Residential experience for Y12 and Y10• Team building activities• Extensive induction programme

To ensure our young people:• Become successful team leaders• Are confident and resilient individuals• Have a ‘can do, positive attitude’• Demonstrate creative and enterprising

behaviour• Achieve technical, vocational and academic

excellence

The Black Country University Technical College Ethos

Learning Companies

The ethos will be promoted and supported through the formation of Learning Companies• Vertically mixed groups with Key Stage 4 and 5 students• Personal tutors • Personal development• Student welfare• Enrichment timetabled events and challenges throughout

the year • Inter company and national competitions including

engineering, scientific, sports and external activities

Residential Activities at Wolverhampton University

• Y12: Monday 4th – Wednesday 6th July– Speak to Bryan Fryer

• Y10: Wednesday 13th July – Friday 15th July– Speak to Lisa Gough

Wolverhampton University Campus

What do pupils think?“get talking to people. They are all in the same

situation as you”“be ready to listen, learn and have fun”“it’s a good experience you make friends and

have a good time’‘the best part was socialising and meeting new

people’“the best part was making new friends and

communicating and discussing ideas”

Transport System • 3 year contract that will be developed to need• Drivers supplied all MIDAS trained & CRB clearance • WCT are to purchase 3 new vehicles with UTC

Branding• Vehicles will be available during the day for the sole

use of the UTC• Based on transport nodes and geographical

distribution.• These routes are only proposals and are open to

discussion with you.• Will be used during curriculum time for trips to the

University, college, employers and other venue.

Business dress • Sponsored by Siemens• Grey suit• PE kit• Personal Protective Equipment• Expected standards

Question and Answer

Forthcoming events• Walsall College Open Day: 18th June

• Tell a Friend: Tuesday 21st June @ Wolverhampton University City Campus

• Black Country UTC Roadshow: Tuesday 28th June @ Walsall College