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Student at a white desk with a laptop in front of him, looking back on another learner sat diagonal to him. UTC enrolment has increased by over six per cent this year.

Largest number of young people ever now studying at UTCs

24 September 2024

The largest number of young people ever are now studying at University Technical Colleges, enrolment figures…

Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Silverstone UTC

12 September 2024

Rachel Reeves MP made her first school visit as Chancellor of the Exchequer to Silverstone UTC…

New Baker Dearing chief executive announced

5 September 2024

Baker Dearing Educational Trust chief executive Simon Connell has announced he is stepping down at the…

Baker Dearing comments on The Labour Party’s 2024 General Election manifesto

17 June 2024

Following the publication of The Labour Party’s election manifesto, Baker Dearing Educational Trust chief executive Simon…

“Our flexible working policy has demonstrably aided attracting and retaining high-calibre staff”

6 June 2024

Aylesbury UTC Principal Joe Dunckley speaks to The Blueprint about the school’s innovative new flexible working…

“You don’t want to be one advert among 25 – you want to be something more attractive”

6 June 2024

Marc Doyle, Chief Executive of QUEST Multi-Academy Trust which operates Bolton’s UTC, has told The Blueprint…

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