Working with leading employers to give 14-18 year olds thequalifications, skills and experience to succeed in science, maths,technology and engineering

Prospectus 2018-19

Learning fora real future

Real life opportunitiesstart here

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Adanma Umunna, Principal

Di SmithChair of Governors

Our state-of-the-art facilities and specialist teaching providesa unique education for young people interested in science,technology, maths and engineering. Active partnership withlocal employers and the University of Brighton enriches theopportunities available to our students and encourages themon the pathway to a fulfilling career. We are ambitious for ourstudents and our aim is to inspire them to be the successfulinventors, engineers, scientists and technicians of tomorrow.

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I am delighted to welcome you to theUTC@harbourside prospectus.

We offer our students an excellent academic,technical and vocational education focused onscience, technology, computing, engineeringand maths, as well as a caring and excitingplace to learn. In addition to this, in 2017 welaunched our brand new Technical Skills Centreto teach post-16 qualifications in plumbing andelectrical installation.

2017 also saw our first set of exam results. Itwas great to see so many students followingtheir passion for science and engineering touniversity or into jobs with leading employers.Their achievements in the subjects they love isreflected in the fact that nearly two-thirds of allour vocational qualification passes were topDistinction or Distinction Star grades.

At the UTC@harbourside, science links oursubjects and we are proud that learning isapplied to solve real-world problems, locally andglobally. We enable our students to flourishthroughout their education and encourage themto develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Our aimis that each and every one of our students willleave us as a confident young person who is fullyprepared for the next stage of their studies orready to join the working world.

And it is a world where STEM skills are in greatdemand. According to the UK Commission forEmployment & Skills, 43% of science, technology,engineering and maths vacancies are hard to fill.This is mainly down to a shortage of applicantswith the required skills and experience.

Students – if you want to exceed yourexpectations in STEM, or put your talents to thetest in a technical career, then the UTC is whereyou can achieve it. Studying will be demandingand you will need to work hard, but the rewardscan be huge. We’re different to other schoolsbecause, if you choose to take an academic orvocational route, you can focus on the STEM

subjects that you are passionate about whilealso having the opportunity to study othersubjects such as geography or psychology. This will give you access to the best universities,jobs, higher-level programmes andapprenticeships. Alternatively, if you choose to

join our Technical Skills Centre you will workalongside industry experts who will recogniseand help develop your talent and who one dayyou could employ you.

Parents – I recognise that one of the mostimportant things that you can give your child isa good education and what matters to us themost is high-quality teaching, learning andindividual support. We will work actively withyou to give the support, commitment, care andenergy that will launch your child into theirown exciting future and career.

Our iconic building, on the harbour inNewhaven, won the Sussex Heritage TrustAward for the quality and excellence of itsdesign. Our unique setting is reflected in ourvalues; we place our environment, and creatinga sustainable future, high on our list ofpriorities. The UTC also acts as a gateway toEurope which brings so many opportunities toour students, so get your passports ready!

Having read this prospectus I hope that youwill come and meet the UTC team at one ofour open events or arrange to meet us inperson. We would be love to give you a tourand show you what studying with us is like.Alternatively, if you would like to find out moreabout the Technical Skills Centre we can sendyou a dedicated prospectus which outlines thecourses in detail.

If you have any queries we would be delighted to help. Do get in touch by calling 01273 916170,emailing principal@utc-harbourside.org or just pop in to see us. We look forward to meeting with you soon.

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University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are new colleges with a different approach to traditional schools. We teach students in anenvironment dedicated to encouraging the inventors, engineers,scientists and technologists of tomorrow.

Real life learningUTC@harbourside is an exciting University Technical College – a mainstream school designed for 14-18 year olds who have a real interest in STEM subjects as well as in creating a sustainable future for our environment.

Here at UTC@harbourside, our focus is on STEM and we are proud to now offer threequalification routes – academic, vocational and technical – enabling students to choose whichsuits them best. The UTC works with leading employers to give students who are motivated by science, maths and computing the real skills and qualifications they need to succeed at university, in an apprenticeship or in the work place.

In Year 12 our students have the option of taking a selection of the following subjects (for more detail please turn to page 6):

In Year 10 our students will study the following GSCEs (for more detail please turn to page 10):

What is a UTC?

AcademicA-Level BiologyA-Level ChemistryA-Level Computer ScienceA-Level ElectronicsA-Level GeographyA-Level Geology

VocationalBTEC National Certificate in BiomedicalApplied Science (Level 3)BTEC Engineering (extended diploma)

TechnicalLevel 1 Diploma in Electrical InstallationLevel 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

AcademicGCSE English LanguageGCSE English LiteratureGCSE MathematicsGCSE Statistics

VocationalEngineering (double award)

A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathematicsA-Level PhysicsA-Level PsychologyA-Level Product DesignExtended Project Qualification (EPQ)

BTEC Engineering (diploma)BTEC Engineering (subsidiary diploma)

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing StudiesLevel 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies

GCSE Further Maths*GCSE Double or Triple ScienceGCSE Geography or GCSE Computer Science*For higher achieving students

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Our PartnersWho supports UTC@harbourside?With the support of the Department forEducation, the Baker Dearing Trust and LewesDistrict Council, and backing from leadingindustry employers, each of the our sponsorsplays a key role in our success.

The University of Brighton has 21,600 students studyingacross four campuses in Brighton and Eastbourne. It is aleading university for the professions, particularly medicine,nursing, pharmacy and engineering.

As our university sponsor the University of Brighton supportsour students transition from the UTC into higher education.www.brighton.ac.uk

Veolia Group is the global leader in optimised resourcemanagement and our employer sponsor. With over 187,000employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides water,waste and energy management solutions that contribute tothe sustainable development of communities and industries.

Our partnership with Veolia provides us with excellent workplacement opportunities, applied learning and a real life exampleof sustainable technologies for both students and teachers tolearn from. Their site in Newhaven is an inspirational place tovisit with relevance to all of the subjects we teach.www.veolia.co.uk

Aldridge Education is a multi-academy trust established bythe Aldridge Foundation to fulfil the Aldridge ambition ofgrowth through education. Their entrepreneurial academyschools and colleges help young people to reach theirpotential and are catalysts for the regeneration of thecommunities they serve. They benefit from the opportunitiesand life-experiences created by the Aldridge Foundation.

Our partnership with Aldridge Education means that not only dowe benefit from being a bespoke education provider but we canalso provide access to facilities and opportunities in their otherpartner schools. Brighton and Portslade Aldridge Academieshave extended access to their exclusive football academies, runin partnership with Burgess Hill Town and Whitehawk FootballClubs, to our Technical Skills Centre students.www.aldridgeeducation.org

EMPLOYER Soundbite:“Newhaven Port Authority is delighted to besupporting the UTC. It offers students hands-on, real life work experience and anopportunity to join the next generation oftechnicians, engineers and business leaders.”François Jean, Port Manager, Newhaven Port and Properties Ltd

EMPLOYER Soundbite:“As the leading recycling and wastemanagement company both nationally andregionally, we are excited by the opportunitiesoffered by the UTC and proud to be the lead-employer sponsor of this innovativeeducational facility. We enjoy helping developskilled and qualified employees of the future.”Allan Key, General Manager (South Downs) Veolia UK

EDUCATION

Real skillsReal experienceReal qualifications• Exceed your expectations in a range of nationally recognised qualifications, including GCSEs, A-levels and BTECs, which employers and universities place a premium on• Our engineering programme will enable you to apply what you have learnt practically and creatively by giving you the opportunity to work directly with local engineering and environmental technologies employers• If you choose to join our Technical Skills Centre, our industry partnerships will ensure your training is relevant for local companies who are currently recruiting apprentices • Through our approach to learning you will develop the determination required to take on new challenges, solve problems and work effectively in teams. These are all attributes that employers demand and will help you succeed in any career.

Real ambitionOur aim is to bring out the best in you. With this in mind we:

• Created a school for young people who are motivated by science, technology, engineering, maths and computing, and who are interested in the environment• Provide engineering and employability skills and qualifications that will give our students an advantage in the careers market• Develop the right skills, competencies and attitudes for employability and the development of entrepreneurial skills.

What makes learning here different?The University of Brighton, Aldridge Education and leading regional employers have helped to design our curriculum.

You will learn in an environment that is purpose built for the 21st century – we have some of the best engineering facilities in the region. One where all ourteachers are qualified and passionate about their subject and where your fellowstudents share your excitement for the subjects you are studying.

You will learn in exciting new ways and in the context of real life situations. You will be hands-on with technology and get to make, test and evaluate yourprojects and creations.

With the opportunity to experience the world of work, you will also learn fromprofessionals in business and industry, as well as from teachers.

The UTC is big enough to provide a personalised curriculum, but small enough to know every student as an individual. As a through-school from 14 to 18, we willhelp you make a seamless transition from GCSE to A-level if you choose to join us at Key Stage 5.

Our Employer PartnersEmployers are fundamental to all UTCs. They shape our specialisms and ensurewhat we teach meets the requirement of local organisations and the careers theyoffer. Our employer partners influence the teaching and learning that studentsreceive, provide leadership in the structure of our curriculum and endorse thequalifications we offer at a UTC. They also:

• Work with our teachers to create employer projects that focus on real life challenges that are relevant to industry• Give our students high-quality and relevant work experience• Support and mentor our students, guiding them on career routes and options.

Engineeringthe future

Engineering now touches every aspectof our lives. The electronics inside asmart phone; the robotics of massproduction; the lasers used in eyesurgery and the marine, aeronautics andspace technologies that allow us toexplore a world beyond our naturallimitations. At the UTC you will learnhow engineering drives our lives, oureconomy and shapes our future.

If you are passionate about theenvironment and sustainability thenengineering could be the way to make areal difference. Green thinking, energysaving and recyclability are now at thecore of all engineering design. Whetheryou want to help organisations reducetheir impact on the environment, orbuild sustainable energy solutions likewind, wave and tidal, engineering is theway you can achieve it.

Through your chosen subjects you will:

• Use your knowledge of chemistry to develop products that are 100% recyclable• Learn how maths can help solve the environmental challenges of droughts and floods• Find out how things work and use science to invent a new generation of energy efficient products• Learn to design and programme computer systems that can, for example, run energy recovery plants to operate completely unmanned.

Engineering, and green engineering inparticular, is thriving in Sussex. Leadingemployers in the growing marine andenvironmental sectors are supported byuniversity research as well asdevelopment expertise.

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Post-16Pathways

We offer academic, vocational and technical subjects in our sixth form. These pathways are designed to enable you to progress to either university, onto a higher nationalapprenticeship or into employment.

If you have gained five grade 9-4 (or 5 A*C grades) at GCSE, including in English andmaths, we offer a flexible range of pathways.

These pathways enable you to study a programme that best fits your future needs.These could be based on A-levels alone or a combination of A-levels and vocationalawards together with a strong emphasis on employability skills.

To study a subject at A-level you will be expected to have achieved at least a grade 5 orequivalent at GCSE. A-levels are taught as discrete subjects and you will receive at leastfive hours teaching every week for each subject. Technical qualifications benefit fromsimilar levels of teaching time and are assessed as part of the application of theory andskills in projects set by our industry-leading employer partners.

Vocational(Engineering or AppliedScience)

Vocational(Engineering or AppliedScience)

Vocational(Engineering or AppliedScience) Technical

Level 1 or Level 2Diploma in

Electrical Installationor Plumbing Studies

at our Technical Skills Centre

Vocational(Engineering or AppliedScience)

Vocational(Engineering or AppliedScience)

A-level

Vocational(Engineering or AppliedScience)

A-level

A-level

A-level

EPQ Optional for all students

A-level

A-level

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A-Level BiologyYou will gain a thorough understanding of animal and plant lifewhich will provide you with a platform from which to go ontofurther study in any biological field at university. Thespecification chosen for this course allows us to use examples ofour choice within the curriculum. This has resulted in us givingthe course a marine theme in many areas to tie in with themarine specialism of the UTC.

Our coastal location provides the ideal setting to carry outfieldwork on the diversity in a marine ecosystem. As well asmarine biology, your particular interests and future careeraspirations will be taken into account during the teaching of thesyllabus. You will study topics such as biological molecules,genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and the controlof gene expression. Previous study visits have included a three-day introduction to marine biology course in Malta as well asfieldwork carried out at Wakehurst Place in West Sussex and theSeven Sisters Country Park.

A-Level ChemistryChemistry impacts on all facets of our lives and as a student here you will develop a real understanding of how chemistry isnecessary to all other sciences, from astronomy to zoology. You will learn how the materials used by engineers andtechnologists are made by chemical reactions and how we allexperience chemical reactions continuously, whether it bebreathing or baking a cake, driving a car or listening to a battery driven MP3 player.

An A-level in chemistry will prepare you for further study atuniversity in a wealth of fascinating areas such as chemistry,biochemistry and environmental engineering.

A-Level Computer ScienceYou will study a wide range of software including databasedesign and management and communication and employability skills for IT. You will investigate social mediaoptimisation and how this is becoming vital for any businessorganisation and undertake a programming project where youwill choose a computing problem to work through by analysingthe problem, designing the solution, developing the solutionand evaluating the outcome.

You can use the skills gained through this A-level to pursuecareers in areas such as software management anddevelopment. Many of our students use this A-level as aplatform for higher education by looking at networkmanagement or business with IT skills, or by moving directly into a higher level degree apprenticeship.

A-Level ElectronicsYou will be introduced to the fundamentals of modernelectronics, systems that process signals through a series ofsubsystems. You will also investigate three separate circuits byperforming a single design, build, test and analysis cycle andwrite a short report for each circuit investigated.

This A-level will introduce you to the use of analogue and digital electronic systems for control and communications.Brightwells Engineering work closely with us to provide supportwith some of the projects. The study of electronics at A-level willprovide you a good base to progress into further study atuniversity or a career in engineering, IT, electronic manufacturingor scientific research.

A-Level GeographyThe surrounding region of our collage is home to exceptionalexamples of coastal features with cliffs of white chalk andsandstone being affected for the processes of erosion andaccretion. This gives you the perfect setting for studyinggeography. During this course you will develop a criticalunderstanding of people, places and environments in the 21st century and grow your understanding of contemporarygeographical concepts.

You will investigate issues with the intention of improving aproblem and develop skills in recognising and analysing thecomplexity of people-environment interactions at allgeographical scales. You will study the core themes of changing landscapes, changing places, global systems, globalgovernance and tectonic hazards. This A-level will give you theopportunity to progress to university to study a range of degreecourses in areas such as international development, geology, geo-engineering, hazard management, geopolitics andsociology, or into a range of employment opportunities.

A-Level GeologyYou will gain an understanding of geology by looking at thephysical structure and substance of the Earth, its history, and theprocesses which act on it. You will do this primarily through thestudy of rocks and the current physical processes on Earth.

This course includes significant fieldwork as well as laboratorywork and you will study topics such as minerals, rocks, fossils andgeochronology, global tectonics, geological structures,economic geology and engineering geology. This A-level willopen up opportunities for you to progress to university orpursue a career in geology or areas such as hydrology,environmental science, oil and mining, civil engineering,astronomy and botany.

Post-16 Curriculum OptionsAcademic Strand

A-Level MathematicsYou will study pure mathematics and branch out to use these skillsin both mechanics and statistics. The skills developed in puremathematics will be fundamental for pursuing the applied sectionswhere you will cover topics such as probability, numerical measures,sampling and hypothesis testing. The mechanics topics you willstudy include vectors, kinematics, forces and moments.

An A-level in mathematics will unlock many degrees such asphysics, actuarial science and of course mathematics. For someuniversities that offer engineering and economics, you willrequire an A-level in mathematics to begin the course. It shouldalso be noted that the following subjects can sometimesrecommend or even require A-level mathematics – computerscience, accounting, chemistry, biology, medicine, dentistry,architecture, and psychology to name but a few. Mathematicscan also take you into a wealth of sectors including engineering,banking, consultancy, IT, accountancy and scientific research.

A-Level Further MathematicsFor more able mathematicians, further mathematics is awonderful journey of exploration into the realms of imaginarynumbers, algebraic proof, matrices and the manipulation ofhyperbolic functions. It is taught alongside the mathematics A-level in both year 12 and 13 where you will study topics fromfurther pure, mechanics, discrete and statistics. The conceptsfrom further pure are then applied to these topics, creating alink which will support the mathematics course as well. Theaddition of further mathematics as an A-level will help youstrengthen your overall mathematical understanding as youdiscover the beautiful language of mathematics.

If you wish to study mathematics at university then furthermathematics is the perfect stepping stone for the rich, complexcontent studied at degree level and will help you get ahead ofyour peers. The study of complex numbers is also particularlyuseful for many practical subjects such as engineering, sciencesand economics.

A-Level PhysicsAn A-level in physics covers a diverse and fascinating range oftopics, ranging from the formation and history of the universe, toNewton’s laws of motion, to the large scale mechanics of themovements of the planets and the incredibly small scale of quantumphenomena. Physics is often described as the most fundamentalscience and you will look at the world around you and learn todescribe it as well as predict and explain what you observe.

The study of physics will equip you particularly well for thestudy of physics at university as well as courses such as;astrophysics, particle physics, theoretical physics, nuclearphysics, quantum mechanics. It also provides students with anexcellent foundation of knowledge and skills to pursue careersand further training in all aspects of engineering, furthervocational studies and directly into employment.

A-Level PsychologyPsychology is the study of human behaviours using scientificmethods to both analyse and explain different humanbehaviours. You will look at research methods and look in detailat key themes and core studies from historical and contemporarycases. You will then study a unit on mental health and choose tostudy two specialist areas, choosing from the topics of childpsychology, criminal psychology, environmental psychology andsport and exercise psychology.

The study of psychology can help you thrive in many sectors withsome examples including careers in media and marketing, theNHS, the police, education and social services.

A-Level Product DesignYou will learn the practical skills, theoretical knowledge andconfidence to help you to succeed in a variety of creativeindustries. By studying product design you will investigate thehistorical, social, cultural, environmental and economicinfluences on design, technology, science and engineering, andalso get the opportunity to put your learning into practice byproducing prototypes using a range of machinery, from lathes to3D printers. In addition to this you will gain an insight into thecreative, engineering and manufacturing industries, focus ondeveloping your knowledge and experience of real worldcontexts and learn how to create and analyse a design concept.

This A-level can lead to degrees in subjects such as architecture,engineering, product design and industrial design as well ascareers in areas such as interior design, product/industrial designand even set and prop design for film and theatre.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)An EPQ will allow you to develop skills and knowledge in anarea of study that you really love, whether it’s engineering,science, geography, computing, languages, sport or art-based.An EPQ is valuable proof of independent learning and is worth70 UCAS points, with many top universities offering lower entryrequirements or financial incentives to students taking one.

The benefits of studying for an EPQ include:• Enhancing your UCAS application and potentially helping you meet the conditions of a university place offer, as it’s worth extra points• The opportunity to produce a piece of work that’s truly individual and says something about you as a person, whether it’s a written research report, event or creative artefact (like a computer game or artwork)• Demonstrating to universities that you’re enthusiastic about the subject you’re applying to study• Producing a portfolio which you can be proud of and can help you start to think about your future.

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Post-16 Curriculum OptionsAcademic Strand

BTEC Biomedical Applied Science (Level 3 National Certificate)This course covers a wide range of interesting and stimulatingtopics drawn from across the three main areas of science(biology, chemistry and physics). However, it differs from the A-level route because its assessed portfolio element focusseson biomedical science.

You can opt to study this course as a single A-level, double A-level or triple A-level equivalent. The extended diploma (the triple A-level equivalent), is a biomedical sciences courseand will provide you with an excellent foundation of knowledgeand skills to access a huge variety of roles and further trainingwithin the NHS and private health care services.

BTEC Engineering Level 3You will take core engineering modules that apply learning from maths and physics to solve real problems. You can choose to study for an extended certificate (1 A-levelequivalent), diploma (2 A-level equivalent), or an extendeddiploma (3 A-level equivalent). You will study engineeringprinciples, which is a foundation in maths and mechanics andthen go on to study a range of compulsory and optional unitssuch as CAD, CAM, electronic devices, microprocessors andengineering design. By studying this course with us you will gain access to our links with employers who will provide youwith live briefs and placements.

The course is primarily assessed through coursework however there are two exams which are externally assessed.Students who have studied this course have gone on to study engineering and engineering related degrees atuniversity; onto apprenticeships within a specialist engineeringfield such as CNC and injection moulding and into full-time jobssuch lighting technicians at festivals.

GCSE English and MathsIf you haven’t achieved grade 9 – 4 (A*-C) in GCSE English or maths at age 16, we provide a programme to help you gain these qualifications.

STUDENT Soundbite:“I have really enjoyed being part of a small and close-knit community. We are allsupported and share the same goals.”

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Post-16 Curriculum OptionsVocational Strand

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Technical Skills CentreTechnical Strand

A Great Career is Closer Than You ThinkIn 2017 we expanded the subjects taught at the UTC by creatingour new Technical Skills Centre. We created it to respond to theneeds of industry by helping to develop the skills which areneeded throughout the UK and we will provide you with thepractical experience needed to launch your career.

Learn the Skills Employers NeedOur Technical Skills Centre combines studying for qualificationswith a high level of interaction with local employers who areactively seeking local talent to recruit as apprentices.

We work closely with all sectors of the building services industryand our qualifications are delivered in outstanding facilities atthe UTC by our team of specialist tutors who are experts in theirfields. Your tutors maintain close links with their respectiveindustries in order to ensure you receive the qualifications,training and skills that employers want.

Industry Partners & ApprenticeshipsDuring your course you will have the opportunity to take part inenrichment activities, projects and work-placements with ourindustry partners. This in turn leads to the opportunity for you tostudy further or become an apprentice in your chosen field.

Our partnership collaborations represent a unique opportunity foryou to work alongside industry experts who will support you indeveloping the skills to provide you with the confidence,independence and self-sufficiency to succeed in the workplace.

EMPLOYER – Soundbite“Here at Plumbase, we know that the righteducation and training is vital to the future ofthe plumbing and heating Industry. That’s why we’re proud to collaborate with theUTC@harbourside Technical Skills Centre andsupport the next generation of Installers.”

Level 1 Diploma in Electrical InstallationThis qualification will provide you with an introduction toelectrical installation and you will study topics such as safeworking practices, environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings and site preparation for working in theconstruction industry.

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical InstallationYou will learn industry regulations and how to explain inspectionand testing analysis, describe different types of circuitry,describe fault-finding and analyse electrical science.

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing StudiesThis qualification will provide an introduction to plumbing andyou will study topics such as the structure of the constructionindustry, fundamental safe working practices and the repair andmaintenance of plumbing systems.

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing StudiesYou will study topics such as electrical principles and processesfor building services engineering, common plumbing processesand cold water and domestic hot water systems.

For more detailed information, please request our dedicatedTechnical Skills Centre prospectus or arrange a meeting with our Director of Construction, Tom Dowds. You can do this by either emailing us at skills@utc-harbourside.org or by calling01273 916170.

Entry Requirements For Level 1 qualifications you will need to have gained 2 GCSEs at grade E/2 or above (or equivalent). For Level 2 qualifications you will need to have gained 3 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above (or equivalent). An interview is required for both level 1 and 2 diplomas.

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As well as studying a range of recognisedqualifications, you will work in teams onreal life enterprise challenges set byemployers. You will also have theopportunity to develop your engineeringskills in our state-of-the-art facilities andwork directly with local engineering andenvironmental employers.

You will be offered two weeks of highquality work experience at Key Stage 5. Engineering Creativity Projects

Regardless of your subject choices, you will take part in projectbased learning where you will develop a range of skills thatenhance your chances of securing a place on your preferreduniversity course or a job or apprenticeship.

PEYou will have the option to participate in structured sportsprogrammes which typically include swimming, gym and football.

National Citizen ProgrammeYou can join the National Citizen Programme where you will takepart in a team building experience and then go on to develop alocal community project. At the UTC, students are encouragedto volunteer in a number of local initiatives such as working withthe RNLI as a lifeboat station volunteer.

Student LeadershipYou will have the opportunity to take part in the Global SocietyLeaders programme, where you will create a ‘school club’ andone or two social action projects, presenting their outcomes atthe National GSL Annual Conference.

Duke of EdinburghYou will have the opportunity to work towards your Bronze,Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. This is a highlypopular initiative which will help you gain new skills, pushyourself physically, help others and explore new territories.

Aspire ProgrammeYou will have the opportunity to take part in the AspireProgramme which provides a creative opportunity for you tolearn and take part in activities outside your usual lessons. Theseinclude activities such as orienteering, cosmic ray study andcircus training.

Aerospace ClubActivities range from building and flying model aircraft,including controlled gliders and powered models, to designing,building and launching model rockets.

In 2017 we took part in the UKAYRoC rocket competition wherestudents worked in teams to design and build a rocket with theobjective of carrying an egg to an altitude of 775 feet which mustthen descend on a parachute, arriving unbroken on the groundexactly 43 seconds later. Our team of five UTC students travelledto Essex for the South East regional competition alongside 40other teams of young people who were taking part.

Community volunteering and other opportunities

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Joining at 14At Key Stage 4 our curriculum has beendesigned to combine academic achievementwith the development of engineering andentrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

THE CURRICULUM: CORE GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature, GCSE Mathematics, GCSE Statistics, GCSE Further Maths* BTEC Double Award in Engineering GCSE Double or Triple Science

OPTIONS GCSE Geography, GCSE Computer Science PSHE PE Aspire Social Enterprise Programme

You will take GCSEs in English, mathematics, and science. Weplace an extremely strong emphasis on securing the highestlevel of academic success in these subjects.

You will then choose between studying either GCSE Geographyor GCSE Computer Science.

In PSHE you will explore and discuss issues around ethics, social and cultural awareness, sex education, citizenship,environmental factors, economics and British values.

In addition to your GCSE studies, there will be PE one afternoona week, with options that typically include swimming, football,baseball and netball.

The extracurricular activity programme includes options such asmountain biking, sailing and circus training. This is dependent onavailability, levels of interest and seasonality.

Our employer partners help provide additional technicalexpertise and opportunities for work placements for all ourstudents. They will set real life enterprise challenges for you aspart of our focus on helping our students develop theentrepreneurial skills that are in demand by employers.

You will also be offered two weeks of high quality work experience.

ADMISSIONSWe are a mainstream school, funded by the Department forEducation. There are no fees and no entrance exam. Wewelcome applications from students who are motivated byscience, engineering, technology and maths. In applying to usyou will want the opportunity to experience the world of work,real life industry and environmental projects.

When we are oversubscribed places are allocated on the basis ofour Admissions Policy.

You can view our full admissions criteria at www.utc-harbourside.org/admissions

STUDENT Soundbite:“I feel privileged to study in such a unique learning environment.”

STUDENT Soundbite:“The thing I have enjoyed the most aboutstudying here is that my teachers candevote time to helping me individually.”

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Double ScienceThis route will lead you to achieving two GCSEs with two separategrades. The course allows you to study the three separate sciencesof biology, chemistry and physics with your final grades being acombination of your achievement across the three subjects. If you take this route you will study all the key areas of each of the three sciences and also gain an appreciation of scientificmethods through a large number of practical investigations.

By taking double science you will be provided with a goodfoundation of knowledge and skills for future scientific studies and employment.

Triple ScienceThis route will lead you to achieving three separate grades inGCSE biology, GCSE chemistry and GCSE physics. You will study these three subjects individually over your two years andwill cover all the key areas of each of the three sciencedisciplines, with additional topics covered in comparison to thedouble science route. In addition to this you will gain anappreciation of scientific methods through a large number ofpractical investigations.

This route will provide you with an excellent foundation ofknowledge and skills for future scientific studies andemployment, and in particular the study of A-levels in science at Key Stage 5.

GCSE English Language and LiteratureOur English department will provide you with a lively, varied,accessible and ambitious curriculum. You will be encouraged to become a critical reader of both fiction and non-fiction textsand supported to become a confident and articulate speaker. In addition to this you will have the opportunity to attend PoetryLive in Brighton as well as a performance of An Inspector Calls in London.

During Year 10 and 11 you will study 19th century fiction, produceimaginative and transactional writing, read non-fiction texts,study Shakespeare, a post-1914 British play and poetry, and alsoprepare a talk for the speaking and listening assessment.

GCSE Mathematics Mathematics is everywhere we go, in everything we see andabove all is a subject that everyone can embrace and enjoy. The GCSE is designed to enable you to explore mathematicalprincipals and ideas. We also recognise the importance of thelogic and problem-solving aspects of maths, which can paydividends for you in engineering and science lessons.

Whilst many students have a passion for studying mathematics,we are aware that for others maths is about enabling futureopportunities. Our aim here is to promote a passion for thesubject where you are confident in a safe and secureenvironment. If you wish to extend yourself further you will have the option of studying Level 2 further maths, which is afantastic pathway to studying mathematics and furthermathematics at A-level.

Core Curriculum Information

GCSE GeographyYou will take an enquiry approach to the study of geographicalinformation, issues and concepts. This is based on the principlethat geographical education should enable learners to becomecritical and reflective thinkers by engaging them actively in the enquiry process. Content is organised around key questionsand you should develop the ability to pose geographicalquestions of your own. You will study geographical conceptssuch as place, spheres of influence, cycles and flows, mitigatingrisk, geographical features, interconnectedness and sustainable communities.

Core themes examine aspects of physical and humangeography with a focus on landscapes and physical processes,rural and urban links, weather, climate and ecosystems anddevelopment and maintaining our planets resources. This willprovide you with a suitable foundation for the study ofgeography at A-level and the integration of knowledge andunderstanding with geographical skills enables our students tobecome globally and environmentally informed and thoughtful,enquiring citizens.

GCSE Computer ScienceBy studying computer science at GCSE you will learn aboutalgorithms, analysis, design, interpreting and writing SQLdatabases and programming in Java. You will also learn how to problem solve, use Dijkstra’s algorithm as well asBoolean Algebra, and also learn what each component of thecomputer does, including buses, registers, program countersand processors.

The range of jobs in computing is rapidly expanding withstudents often continuing their computer science studies atuniversity. Degrees incorporating computer science includecomputer architecture, engineering and design, space robotics,games design and programming. Students who choose tocontinue their studies to A-level can gain access to degreeapprenticeships in networking or software development.

Some of our students who have studied this have securedapprenticeships in cyber security or gained a place at universityto study computer science.

BTEC Engineering Design, Engineering Manufacturing & Engineering Systems Control Level 2This is a starting point if you would like to study engineering toany further level. You will study a wide range of areas includingselecting engineering materials, drafting and designing both onpaper and through CAS, electronic devices and applications,maintaining engineering machines, fabrication, CNC machinesand 3D printing.

You will receive a basic introduction across a large number ofareas in order to give you the confidence to take your study ofengineering to a higher level.

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Core Curriculum Information

STUDENT Soundbite:“Studying here has mademe really focus my studiesand realise what I want todo aftermy A-levels. I wouldlike to study astrophysics at university although I amalso really interested in theoretical physics.”

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What next?Many students will go on to develop careers as professional engineers, some with a strongemphasis on building a more sustainable future for our environment.

STUDENT Soundbite:“I have a scholarship in equine science atuniversity. My biology teacher Mrs Hamilton hasbeen very supportive - she is an equine scientisttoo! It has been really good to get so muchpersonal attention from the teachers here.”.

STUDENT Soundbite:“I am going on to study an apprenticeship in machine maintenance engineering at Xerox, something studying here has reallyhelped me get!”

STUDENT Soundbite:“I am really excited to start an apprenticeship inComputer Numerically Controlled, Engineeringwhich has been created especially for me. I alsowant to start my own business in 3D printing.”

Opportunities for engineers are widespread, well-rewarded andglobal in nature – young engineers use their knowledge to developnew technologies and solve challenging problems. With the rightskills engineers become team and project leaders and ultimately riseto the top of local and multi-national companies. This is the keyreason why exposure to our entrepreneurial programme isembedded within our curriculum and why experiencing the workingenvironment is so important.

Progression to EmploymentBy working alongside employers you will learn about the skills and qualities that businesses value. Work experience andengineering projects give you the opportunity to develop theseskills, get feedback from employers and establish your credentials as a future employee. You will have gained first-hand experience of real careers in engineering and technology, giving you a realadvantage when applying for a job in a sector that really motivates you.

Progression to Apprenticeships and HigherApprenticeshipsToday’s workplace is defined by employees with highly specialisedtechnical skill sets. Even though you will have followed a specialisedcurriculum it is likely that you will need to gain further skills to be fullytrained to fulfil particular job roles. Apprenticeships and HigherApprenticeships are designed to do just that and you can choose tofollow this route after leaving the UTC.

Progression to UniversityThe A-levels we offer provide the ideal combination of subjects to study a wide range of degrees in engineering specialisms,mathematics (including accountancy and actuarial science),computing and programming, and the sciences. The subjects weoffer also provide a progression route for students aspiring tomedical careers.

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Student lifeWhat we expect from our studentsThe UTC specialises in teaching subjects to the highest standards,with a team of qualified teachers. In return we expect you to:

• Make a positive choice about your future education – to leave with more than just qualifications• To be an active learner. Get the most out of the opportunities we offer by challenging yourself to develop the resilience and determination to succeed in the real word• Be up for a challenge. The subjects that you will be studying are tough – but the rewards are great too! Employers and universities place a premium on achievement in these subjects• See the link between your studies and your future career, and be excited by the chance to develop your entrepreneurial skills and work experience.

Outstanding achievements at GCSE and A-level open the doorsto careers. But it is these other attributes which will enable youto rise to the top in your chosen career and beyond.

A more productive dayTo give you the time for academic and technical studies our dayis longer at a UTC than at other schools and colleges, from8.50am to 4.30pm. This better reflects the working day and willhelp you prepare for your future career.

Dress codeAs you are working with employers and business partners it isimportant to be smart and ready for business. This means thatthe UTC has a dress code for students in years 12 and 13 and anexcellent uniform for year 10 and 11. Full details about this areavailable on our website.

Pastoral care and personal developmentYou will have a personal tutor who will support you throughoutyour studies. As you move through the UTC you are stronglyencouraged to make a contribution to your local community, forexample by leading or mentoring younger students, volunteering,or even participating in the Global Social Leaders Programme.

Physical education opportunities include outdoor pursuits whichare available to you locally. This enables you to find activitiesthat you really enjoy and can continue after school.

Progression to university is supported through a UCASprogramme. There will also be guest speakers and support tohelp you write your personal statement.

Progression onto apprenticeships after leaving the UTC issupported by workshops led by key practitioners, where you willreview routes to successful and rewarding careers.

These personal development opportunities will enable you tostand out to future employers.

STUDENT Soundbite: “Harbourside is so unique, the riverside and setting is beautiful - it makes it look like the school floats!”

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Our CampusOur exciting new campus is in the historic Grade II listed marineand carpenters’ workshops on the quayside in Newhaven. Itcombines conservation of the old with new buildings.

You enter the UTC through a new purpose-built part of thebuilding which leads to the main marine workshop. After passingthrough reception you come to the enterprise zone where youhave a chance to work with local businesses and entrepreneurs.

The ground floor is also home to our well-equipped, engineeringworkshops with fluidics lab and welding labs as well as ourTechnical Skills Centre for those studying electrical installationand plumbing.

On the first floor you will find control systems engineering,design technology, rapid prototyping, electronics, the physicslab, computer science, and composites and adhesives labs. On the second floor is the learning base which is next to thecomputer science suites and further down the corridor is the administration team and the Principal’s office.

On the third floor is the super science lab and additional sciencelabs. From here you can also access the roof garden.

Across all three floors you will find a range of specialistequipment from heavy engineering tools such as welding,milling and lathing, to light engineering and electronics,including 3D printers and CADCAM.

The Harbourside Café is located on the ground floor which housesour dining facilities and social community space. If you want to takea break outside, the inner courtyard is a great space to meet fellow students and members of staff.

Getting to the UTCTravelling to and from the UTC is easy. We are very well servedby public transport with direct services from Brighton, Lewesand Eastbourne. The UTC is situated close to the centre of townand near to bus and train stops.

By bicycleWe have a secure rack for 35 bicycles. There are recommendedcycle routes from Brighton and Seaford.

By car or motorcycleThere are a small number of on site parking facilities for cars ormotorcycles including for blue badge holders. There are carparks less than a ten-minute walk away in the town centre. We are situated at the southernmost end of the A26 from Lewesand Uckfield and on the east-west A259 South Coast Road.

By trainNewhaven Town Station is just across the road from our building. It is on the Brighton – Lewes – Seaford railway line which has afrequent service from early morning until late at night, seven daysa week. Connections can be made at Brighton from stationswestward to Worthing and beyond, and at Lewes from the north(Haywards Heath and Three Bridges) and from the east (Polegate,Eastbourne and Hastings). The UTC falls within the Brighton andWorthing Unizone season ticket scheme.

By busHigh frequency services operate direct to us in Newhaven from Brighton and Eastbourne, serving all points in between.Our nearest stop is the one serving Newhaven Town Station.Almost all buses will be able to accommodate wheelchair accessand foldable bikes quite easily.

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Global Social LeadersOur Global Social Leaders will give you a first class opportunityto gain experience in project management in a chosen socialenterprise. An example of projects undertaken by our students isa local reclamation project building modular gardens forcommunity sites. When the project is completed there will betwo local community sites hosting these gardens, sensoryplanting partnered with edibles and planting adorned with windchimes recycled from aluminium cans.

roofgarden@harboursideOur staff and students have won the funding to build theroofgarden@harbourside, 80% of which will be recycled. Our own students have designed the layout of the garden, which includes raised beds, hanging gardens, hydroponics and vegetable troughs. They have also built its tyre seating andtables. Donated recycled pallets from local business All Palletsare being used to construct more seating, planters, flower beds and storage.

Work With the Community

EMPLOYER Soundbite:“Screen Solutions has been at the heart of theLewes District community for the last 21 years.We are very proud of our long establishedinvolvement with the local areas and willcontinue to supply employment and workexperience opportunities for local people.”Sally Marshall, Screen Solutions

STUDENT Soundbite: “We have just started the GSL project which has helped me in developing leadership skills. We are excited to be able to plan and build a garden for the community.”

We believe that the UTC@harbourside is the right choice for your child if they are:

• Inspired by the opportunity to develop their knowledge of STEM• Are committed to excellence in academic, vocational or technical studies• Keen to gain qualifications and skills that will be an advantage to then en route to university, work or an apprenticeship.

Our staff work in partnership with each student and theirparents/carers to ensure their success, both now and in the future.You are an essential factor in ensuring we have an ongoingconversation about your child’s progress and, where required,identifying any additional support needed.

We will ensure that you have up-to-date progress information andopportunities to celebrate your child’s success.

Our curriculum has been designed by the University of Brighton,Aldridge Education and leading local employers. This ensures ourstudents have the academic and practical skills that universitiesand employers are looking for.

Why move at 14 to the UTC?Changing school at 14 is an exciting prospect and must beconsidered in the light of our specialism in STEM.

As students progress through their education they needincreasingly specialist teaching to make the best possibleprogress. This is recognised in the move from the primary tosecondary phrase at 11. By the age of 14 many young peoplehave developed a sense of the direction in which they areheading, even if they haven’t made precise career choices.

We have built our entire curriculum to support a range ofspecialisms, whilst ensuring that other core subjects are taughteffectively. This enables us to focus on the quality of teaching inthese areas, attracting the involvement of industry professionalsand giving our students experience of working with local andnational employers in these fields.

We offer the chance for our students to make a seamlesstransition through GCSEs to A-levels, gain high-quality workexperience, develop employability skills, and have an excellentpreparation for the world of work or university.

We will provide extensive support to ensure that your child makesa successful and happy transition to the UTC:

• You will have many opportunities to talk to the Principal and staff, attend workshops at the UTC and meet with our employer partners• We will work with your child’s existing school so that they can take advantage of some extended visits to the UTC towards the end of Year 9 on Saturday and in the holidays• Your child will have the chance to try out the journey to the UTC and we will provide them with an individual travel plan.

Parents and carersYour Guide to the UTC

STUDENT Soundbite:“If someone is sitting on theirown its ok to approach them, the school is like a family.”

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Come and see for yourselfDetails of all upcoming open events are published on our website

www.utc-harbourside.org/events

How to applyApplications can be made directly to the UTC or through the Local Authority.

If applying directly, you should follow our simple online application process or

alternatively download and complete a hard copy application form.

These can be found on our website www.utc-harbourside.org

If you would like to find out more, or have questions to ask before making your

application, we are always happy to arrange a meeting with our Principal,

Ms. Umunna

Please email info@utc-harbourside.org or call 01273 916170

UTC@harbourside Administration Office

UTC@harbourside, Railway Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0ER