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The Baker Dearing Educational Trust (BDT) warmly welcomes the Government’s support for 13 more University Technical Colleges (UTCs).

The Duke of York, reiterated his support for the Buckinghamshire University Technical College (UTC) today.

A former education advisor has been appointed as the new operations director for Visions Learning Trust, Burnley’s £10.3m University Technical College (UTC).

Education minister David Laws has praised the planned University Technical College for Cambridge as a great example of co-operation between education and industry.

The internationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has partnered with a new University Technical College (UTC) for the first time in its history.

Lord Baker featured on Thursdays episode of the Daily Politics show to talk about UTCs.

The framework will recognise success at both 16 and 18 for students who take high-quality technical qualifications alongside an academic core, work experience and an extended project.

Buckinghamshire University Technical College (UTC) is on the mark in its aim to provide skilled technicians, who will ultimately play a part in the country’s economic growth.

Fascinated shoppers looked on as students helped build a 10ft human head sculpture from recycled materials in Midsummer Place Shopping Centre last weekend.

The Baker Dearing Educational Trust (BDT) welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement of plans to develop new engineering skills.

RAEng is now planning a series of seminars to develop detailed qualification specifications.

Speaking in a recent debate on the Development of Excellence in Education, Lord Baker highlighted the contribution of University Technical Colleges in bridging the skills gap in engineering and technicians.

His Royal Highness The Duke of York KG opened Central Bedfordshire UTC (University Technical College) today (09 October 2012), as part of a visit to the county.

Visions Learning Trust, the £10.3m University Technical College under development at Victoria Mill in Burnley, is now accepting applications from prospective students.

HRH The Duke of York was today given an insight into the achievements of The JCB Academy during a visit to honour the businesses which have contributed to its success.

HRH The Duke of York, KG, Patron of Hackney UTC, has opened London’s first University Technical College.

Former Secretary of State for Education Kenneth Baker – now Lord Baker of Dorking – has welcomed Ed Miliband’s proposals for a Technical Baccalaureate. The Baker Dearing Educational Trust has a team working on this already.

The managing director of Burnley’s £10.3m Visions Learning Trust UTC, a University Technical College, has now taken up his new post.

Work for the exciting new Silverstone UTC is a step closer following the selection of Interserve, the international support services and construction group, as the preferred bidders to write up a final contract and manage the construction of its brand new £10m campus.

The Department for Education has aanounce that the next round of UTC applications is now open. Closing date November 2012.

Plans for a new cutting edge college in the heart of Devonport which will see £7.9m invested into the city have taken a major step forward.

We have had an amazing response to the Government's announcement of 15 new UTCs being approved, with much interest being from the press and media.

Lord Baker writes in The Times about why he believes UTCs are the future of education.

Today the Government approved a further 15 University Technical Colleges (UTCs) to open across the country over the next two years. This brings the total number of UTCs to 34.

Sheffield City Council News Release

Three UTCs will be opening their doors to welcome their new students in September 2012 and are all recruiting now!

There are only a few tickets left for the UTC seminar. If you wish to set up a UTC and are interested in attending, book now!

Lord Baker launches first edition of trust news.

A group of seven business-minded students at the Black Country UTC are currently preparing to jet off to Switzerland to take part in the Zurich International Trade Fair, set to be held on the 29th March 2012.

Lord Baker visited South Devon College's Vantage Point Campus to present a special award in recognition for the "excellent work of this innovative and committed staff" in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics (STEM).

A summary of news which appeared in media January - February 2012.

The National Apprenticeship Service has announced that they will be working in partnership with the Baker Dearing Educational Trust (BDT) to deliver apprenticeships in University Technical Colleges across the country.

27 applications were received on 17 January 2012 from across the country, each one linked with a university and a group of employers.

With almost 30 UTCs in the pipeline, BDT is increasing capacity so that it can continue to promote and support university technical colleges across the country.

Summary of recent media coverage for UTCs.

27 applications have been received from across the country.

Lord Baker speaks to FE News about the recent government announcement in which thirteen University Technical Colleges were named.

The Government has today taken a crucial step in supporting University Technical Colleges (UTCs). Thirteen UTCs across the country have been given the go-ahead by Michael Gove.

The official countdown to the launch of the Aston University Engineering Academy started on 13th September 2012

The Education Parliamentary Committee have come out strongly in support of University Technical Colleges.

A selection of the latest press coverage about University Technical Colleges. Features include article from; The Times Educational Supplement, The Sentinel and The Daily Mail.

Hackney Community College is delighted to confirm it has appointed Annie Blackmore, currently Vice Principal at the Bridge Academy Hackney, as the Head of Hackney UTC.

Lord Baker, Chairman of Baker Dearing Educational Trust welcomes the Government Response to the Wolf Review.

University Technical Colleges (UTCs) have received a large amount of coverage in the last month ranging from the front page of the Daily Mail to features on education in the Guardian, Telegraph, Public Servant as well as regional press.

First conference held for people hoping to become a Principal or Senior Leader of a University Technical College.

Funding has today been released for Hackney to develop a University Technical College

As the White Paper that will lay out the government's agenda for change is delayed 'to test proposals more thoroughly', seven former education ministers offer their recommendations

The Baker Dearing Educational Trust (BDET) welcomes the Government's continued support for University Technical Colleges (UTCs) which was unveiled in today's budget.

University Technical Colleges (UTCs) have received a large amount of coverage in the last month ranging from the front page of the Times to features on education in the Guardian as well as regional press.

Kenneth Baker’s vision is to set up 100 university technology colleges by 2015: ‘Parents love them. Employers love them’. Are university technical colleges the next big thing?

AS JCB Academy principal Jim Wade recognises, a ‘big leap of faith’ was required by pupils and parents as they committed themselves to the UK’s first University Technical College.

Thousands of Norfolk youngsters could get the skills to boost the region’s energy and engineering industries after the county launched a bold bid to set up one of the UK’s first university technical colleges (UTCs).

Walsall College and Wolverhampton University today revealed plans for a new University Technical College to safeguard the future of regional and national industry.

Lord Baker introduced the seminar, organised to confirm the vision for UTCs, to hear from groups across the country who are making progress and to identify further support that is needed.

The Government's announcement to create new technical academies is welcomed by the University Technical Colleges.

Peter Mitchell, discusses the latest educational review and its implications for the vocational education community.

Lord Baker brought the question of vocational education to the fore at the Sunday Times Education Festival today, with a speech in favour of UTCs and the reasons they will succeed where other similar innovations have failed.