1. That the forming of the Academy Trust Company be approved.
2. That the submission of a bid by the Academy Trust Company for a University Technical College (UTC) in Guildford by the founding members of the trust be approved.
3. That Surrey County Council be approved as one of the founding members of the UTC with Linda Kemeny, Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning, acting on the Council’s behalf.
Reasons for decisions:
The UTC will be designed to provide high quality education for 14-18 year olds in Surrey, developing the skills employers need. Through the support of Royal Holloway, Guildford College, Guildford Education Partnership, CGI Group and other leading employers, the UTC will provide real world learning experiences that blend academic and technical education. As well as helping to address need for an increase in secondary school places the curriculum design of the UTC has been informed by employers and evidence from the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership to address local skills gaps and support future economic growth.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Children and Education Select Committee]