The Black Country University Technical College

Induction Evening Wednesday 8 th June 2011

Welcome and Introduction Chris Hilton Principal 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 20 th – decoration, reception, classrooms refitted

Term Dates: 2011/2 Term 1: Monday 12 th September - Friday 14th October Term 2: Monday 24th October - Friday 16 th December Term 3:Tuesday 3 rd January - Friday 24th February Term 4:Monday 12 th March - Friday 1st June » Closed for Easter: Friday 6 th April until Tuesday 10 th April » Closed Monday 7 th May Bank Holiday Term 5:Monday 11 th June - Friday 27 th July

Curriculum Pre 16 and Post 16 Integrated Curriculum Differentiated curriculum – 3 pathways – Guidance through initial assessment and induction projects SubjectEngineeringCore 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 4 th – Wednesday 6 th July – Speak to Bryan Fryer Y10: Wednesday 13 th July – Friday 15 th 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: 18 th June Tell a Friend: Tuesday 21 st Wolverhampton University City Campus Black Country UTC Roadshow: Tuesday 28 th Walsall College