Ron Dearing UTC principal calls for curriculum shake-up to bridge critical skills gaps

The principal of Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) is calling for changes to the curriculum so all schools can offer subjects that help bridge skills gaps to benefit the economy and the drive to net-zero. Sarah Pashley says the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), which includes GCSEs in English language and literature, maths, science, a language and geography or history, should be...

Pioneering Ron Dearing UTC opens state-of-the-art creative hub

A dedicated new centre for creativity has been officially opened at Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) to support and inspire its growing number of students. The school in Kingston Square, city centre, has opened STEAM Studios in the former Hull Central Fire Station next door to prepare students for exciting careers in the creative sector. It will also be used to educate...

How Help to Grow can take your business to the next level

The Help to Grow Management programme, a collaborative effort between the University of Hull Business School and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has been highly praised by participants across a diverse range of sectors The 12-week programme – 90% of which is funded by the Government, leaving a nominal up-front fee of £750 for participants – supports businesses to be more resilient to...

Call to work together on ‘local powerhouse’ as HETA misses out on government funding

The head of a leading engineering training organisation has called for businesses to create their own “local powerhouse” after welcoming employers and learners to a new £5.5m skills centre. Iain Elliott, CEO of Humberside Engineering Training Centre (HETA), revealed that the new facility at Pioneer Business Park in Stallingborough was paid for using reserves and a bank loan in the absence of any...

New £5.5m HETA training centre welcomes first intake of young engineers

An engineering training provider launched in Hull more than 50 years ago has unveiled a new £5.5m training centre which will this week kickstart the engineering careers of more than 60 young learners. The new arrivals at the building at Pioneer Business Park in Stallingborough are among 250 taking up courses at three sites owned and operated by Humberside Engineering and Training Association...