2021 6th Form 12PP Prospectus WEB - Magazine - Page 4
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.
T-Levels:
T-Levels are a 2-year qualification taken after GCSEs, equivalent to 3
A Levels. They combine classroom learning with practical experience
through an industry placement of at least 315 hours.
Employability
Miss Lamsdale
Head of Sixth Form
Welcome from
Miss Lamsdale,
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.
Alongside this we have a range
of clubs to help students develop
their interests 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.
At Thomas Telford UTC we have some incredible partners in the Innovate,
Build and Design sector. They’ll be working closely with us to set technical
projects that will give you the skills you need to be a real asset to an
employer. Our focus is on employerled technical learning and business
skills, alongside exceptional academic teaching. Every aspect of our
offering, from our curriculum to our real life working environments, will be
designed to increase the employability of our learners. They will benefit
from superb training and work experience with our employers in the West
Midlands, giving them an edge in the jobs market.
Work Experience
All students are given the opportunity to complete regular work experience
placements. The school’s close links with a wide variety of employers
mean that students have access to all industries and occupational areas.
With employers actively involved in the life of the school, students have
the opportunity to work alongside industry specialists on site and in the
workplace and many of our employers actively choose to recruit Thomas
Telford students.
Careers Advice and Guidance
Thomas Telford UTC has a dedicated staff member on hand to provide
one-to-one interviews, drop-in advice and job seeking support. The UTC
organise an extensive programme of careers talks, workshops, trips
and visits both in and outside of school which support students to find
out about the wide range of career, employment and university options
available to them.
