Spencer Group is delighted to share that Ron Dearing UTC has retained its ‘Outstanding’ status in a glowing Ofsted inspection report.
As one of the founding partners of the University Technical College (UTC), Spencer Group has worked side by side with teaching staff to inspire the next generation, and we’ve welcomed over 60 talented alumni from the school into the Spencer Group family since 2017.
The inspection report heaped praise on the school across a broad range of areas including the curriculum, student behaviour, staff and leadership teams, and student outcomes.
The school’s unique employer-led curriculum is one of the key areas highlighted in the report, with inspectors describing the curriculum as “highly ambitious” and “carefully constructed”.
Working with employer partners such as Spencer Group, the school has created a curriculum that is relevant to the future employment that pupils aspire to, equipping them with the knowledge, qualifications and skills to secure further education, employment and training, the report said.
As a result of the high-quality teaching and the enriched curriculum, pupils consistently achieve highly in national assessments and secure next steps in education, employment or training.
Ron Dearing UTC Principal Sarah Pashley said the Ofsted report was a tremendous achievement for everyone connected to the school.
She said: “We’re delighted to have retained our Outstanding rating from Ofsted. It’s fantastic to hear that parents, carers, staff and pupils feel privileged to be part of the school and we’re proud of the tight-knit community we have built over the past eight years.
“This outcome is a testament to the talent and commitment of our incredible team of teachers and support staff. Our teachers are experts in their subjects and are knowledgeable in adapting their teaching to meet the needs of all our students, while our support staff are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their full potential.
“I’m delighted that the proactive partnership between the school and our university and employer partners has been recognised by Ofsted for providing the highest quality education. The unique learning opportunities that this partnership approach creates for our students helps them develop into well-rounded young people, equipped with everything they need to achieve their full potential.”
Our HR Director Yvonne Moir (Vice Chair of the Governing Board and Chair of Safeguarding at Ron Dearing UTC), added: “We are proud to work closely with Ron Dearing UTC, supporting and inspiring young people as they take their first steps into the world of work.
“As both a founding partner and employer, we’ve seen first-hand the incredible impact the school has on shaping future talent.
“We would like to congratulate the staff, leadership team and students on retaining their ‘Outstanding’ status – a reflection of their continued hard work, passion and commitment. Well done to everyone involved.”
