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What is a University Technical College (UTC)?
A UTC is a college for students aged 14 – 18 which specialises in technical studies and is sponsored by a university. A UTC offers full time courses which combine practical and academic studies, e.g. engineering, product design, health sciences, construction, land and environmental services. Employers help to shape the curriculum and provide support and […]
Free Schools and Academies Spending
The Government are expected to announce in tomorrow’s autumn statement, the funding of new schools, science and transport schemes. Most government departments will be asked to save an extra 1% next year and a further 2% the following year. This will then release £5bn to be spent on capital projects. They say the government wants […]