Update Letter 06/01/2021 - January Exams Details Wednesday, 06 January 2021 Please click here for an update regarding January exams.
Update Letter 05/01/2021 Details Tuesday, 05 January 2021 Please click here for the latest update from the UTC following the Prime Minister's annoucement yesterday.
Update Letter 31/12/2020 Details Thursday, 31 December 2020 As you will be aware, Cumbria has just moved in to tier 4 and the government have introduced a new set of recommendations for students and staff returning to school. The new guidance is available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home#moving-home Under tier 4 all students should, at the moment, stay at home. They should only leave home for specific reasons, given in the guidance above. Students will then return to school in a staggered way, after the lateral flow testing (LFT). As I stated in my message yesterday, the following system for students’ return to school will apply at the UTC. Week commencing Monday 4 January • Monday 4 January UTC is CLOSED for staff training day (off site) • Tuesday 5 January Lateral flow testing of all staff • Wednesday 6 January Lateral flow testing of Year 11 students • Thursday 7 January Lateral flow testing of 6th Form students • Friday 8 January Lateral flow testing of Year 10 students Online lessons Online lessons will take place for all students on all days – except on the day their year group will be tested. Links to classes will be sent to student email addresses, so please ensure students can access their email address before online lessons begin. When should my child attend the UTC for their test? Year 11 - Wednesday 6 January 08.30 - 09.30 A - E 09.30 – 10.30 F - J 11.00 - 12.00 K - O 12.00 – 13.00 P - T 14.00 – 15.00 U - Z 6th Form - Thursday 7 January 08.30 - 09.30 A - E 09.30 – 10.30 F - J 11.00 - 12.00 K - O 12.00 – 13.00 P - T 14.00 – 15.00 U - Z Year 10 - Friday 8 January 08.30 - 09.30 A - E 09.30 – 10.30 F - J 11.00 - 12.00 K - O 12.00 – 13.00 P - T 14.00 – 15.00 U - Z Further information about the lateral flow testing is available by watching our short information video: https://youtu.be/NuO9uawgYiA and also on our website: https://www.energycoastutc.co.uk/news/latest-news/688-lateral-flow-testing-in-january-2021-all-utc-staff-and-students Please be aware we have been informed that lateral flow testing may become compulsory for staff and students - we are awaiting clarification from the government. If you have not already returned your consent form please do so immediately. Consent forms can be accessed on the link below: https://www.energycoastutc.co.uk/news/latest-news/688-lateral-flow-testing-in-january-2021-all-utc-staff-and-students Year 13 External (real) exams for Year 13 students will still take place as planned on Wednesday 6 January. Other external exams in January will also take place as planned, as per the timetable available at https://www.energycoastutc.co.uk/news/latest-news/686-january-2021-exams Week commencing Monday 11 January Year 11 and 13 will return to face to face lessons at the UTC from Monday 11 to Friday 15 January inclusive - providing their LFT is negative. Year 10 and 12 will have online lessons following their normal timetable from Monday 11 to Friday 15 January inclusive. Week commencing Monday 18 January At the time of writing we envisage all students who have tested negative, or who have finished their self-isolation period, returning to face to face lessons from Monday 18 January. Free school meals Students who are eligible for free school meals will receive vouchers to enable them to buy food. You will receive these via email from the UTC. We also have a number of food packs still available, which may be collected when students come in for the LFT. Clinically vulnerable and clinically extremely vulnerable staff and students The government has produced new guidance for these groups. It is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19 If you believe your child should not be attending school due to their medical status please advise us, by forwarding your letter from your GP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., as soon as possible. Changing situation As the situation in regard to Covid-19 is changing very rapidly at the present time, the systems outlined in this letter may change. The return to school may also change if large numbers of staff or students test positive for Covid-19. We will inform you of any changes as soon as possible. Please do follow us on Facebook or other social media for up to date announcements. Thank you for your support at this very difficult time. Cherry Tingle Principal
Information Video About Lateral Flow Testing Details Friday, 18 December 2020 Mr Lindner has made a video with further information about the lateral flow testing which will take place during the first week of term in January. Please click in the link below to view the video: https://youtu.be/NuO9uawgYiA
Video About Changes to Exams in 2021 Details Thursday, 17 December 2020 Mr Lindner has made a video explaining the changes to the summer 2021 exams – please see link below: https://youtu.be/OrDDfUXLPKo If you have any questions, please email Mr Lindner or Mr Wilson.
Lateral Flow Testing in January 2021 - All UTC Staff and Students Details Wednesday, 16 December 2020 Please click here for an update regarding lateral flow testing for all UTC staff and students in January 2021.
January 2021 Exams Details Thursday, 10 December 2020 There will be external and mock exams in January 2021: External Exams Day Date Year Group Start Finish Component Title Wednesday 06/01/2021 13 09:00 10:45 Sport Unit 2 Monday 11/01/2021 12 09:00 10:30 Cyber Security Unit 1 Tuesday 12/01/2021 13 09:00 11:00 Business Unit 3 Wednesday 13/01/2021 11 09:00 10:30 Business R64 13 13:15 14:45 Engineering Unit 1 Friday 22/01/2021 13 09:00 11:00 DEC! Mock Exams Day Date Year Group Start Finish Component Title Thursday 14/01/2021 11 09:00 10:45 Combined Science P1 11 13:15 14:45 Maths P1 (Non Calculator) Friday 15/01/2021 11 09:00 10:45 English Language P1 Monday 18/01/2021 11 09:00 10:30 Maths P2 (Calculator) 11 13:15 15:00 English Literature P1 Tuesday 19/01/2021 11 09:00 10:30 Options 11 13:15 15:00 Combined Science P2 Wednesday 20/01/2021 11 09:00 11:05 English Language P2 11 13:15 15:15 Maths P3 (Calculator) Thursday 21/01/2021 11 09:00 10:20 English Literature P2 11 13:15 14:45 DEC!
