Ambitions for University Technical College in Dartford
Leigh Acadamy, who are long time supporters of the Schools Marine Challenge, are looking to set up and run a University Technical College in Dartford with the support of Greenwich University.
The intention would be to teach up to 600 students, eventually from year 9 to post 16 year olds. This would be a new build project that is specifically designed to teach technical subjects.
All the students would spend 40% of their time in the technical areas rising to 60% once they reach 16. All students would be taught english, maths and science in context with their engineering course.
Engineering courses would take set pathways into higher education, further training or employment all within the engineering sector. This would be a professional route, technician route or an apprenticeship route.
For the proposed UTC to be a success Leigh Academy need to get the support and backing of many engineering companies in the South East.
Leigh Academy would like one of their specialisms to be marine engineering, which would sit alongside other engineering courses. At present they have the support of Eurostar, BAE, Kenard Engineering, Photon energy and Enevis.
Support from partners is not financial, but an opportunity to work in education, setting the projects, maybe work placements, mentoring and providing an insite into work through careers.
For more information please go to http://www.utcolleges.org/
To find out more about Leigh Academy's role in the Dartford UTC please contact Steve Leahey sla@leighacademy.org.uk
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