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Inspection of The Leigh UTC by Ofsted

Dear Parent or Carer, We have just told your child’s school that we will inspect [...]

25
May
Three Leigh UTC students are shown working on laptop computers together at a desk.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 27th May, The Leigh UTC are inviting all staff and students [...]

24
May
Some Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at a desk in a classroom, writing with pens in their hands.
Year 11 – Week Commencing Monday 23rd May 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, We have successfully completed our first week of examinations and it has been [...]

20
May
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Chromebook Loan for Year 13 – Return of devices

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the academic year, we are now planning [...]

19
May
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured working at a desk. Two use laptop computers and one uses a pen.
Chromebook Loan for Year 11 – Return of devices

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the academic year, we are now planning [...]

19
May
Year 7 Transition Booklet 2022

Please spend time reading and sharing this important information with your child. This booklet includes [...]

13
May
Year 7 Transition Event 2022 at The Leigh UTC

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to The Leigh [...]

13
May
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Appointment of a new Principal for The Leigh UTC

We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Kevin Watson as the new Principal of [...]

03
May
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
Year 11 GCSE Online Revision

Dear Parents/Carers, We are now fifteen school days away from your child sitting their first [...]

28
Apr
A small group of Leigh UTC students are shown working at a desk with pens in their hands, whilst a staff member observes them.
New Vice Principal Mr Alamu Introduction

Dear Parents/Carers, I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Head of College at [...]

01
Apr
Two Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at a desk with computers, conversing with one another.
Leadership Changes at The Leigh UTC

Dear Parents/Carers, It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Mr [...]

01
Apr
LAT Easter Newsletter 2022
LAT Newsletter Easter 2022 – 1st Apr 2022

Please view the Leigh Academies Trust Easter 2022 Newsletter below! LAT Easter Newsletter 2022 [...]

01
Apr
Two Leigh UTC students are shown sitting next to each other at a desk. One is shown using a soldering iron on a piece of wire.
Year 11 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 21st April 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 11 Parent and [...]

30
Mar
Exams in Summer 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, Year 11 students have completed their final mock exams this week and we’ve [...]

25
Mar
Year 11 Easter Revision Sessions

Dear Parents/Carers, As we move closer to the final part of Year 11, we would [...]

25
Mar
An Art student is pictured at The Leigh UTC holding a paint brush whilst sitting at a desk.
Year 9 Options Information

Dear Parents/Carers, All Year 9 students will soon be asked to make decisions about the [...]

23
Mar
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Update on leadership at The Leigh UTC – 18th Mar 2022

Dear Parents and Carers, RE: update on leadership at The Leigh UTC. Mr Leahey will [...]

18
Mar
A Leigh UTC student is shown wearing overalls and plastic protective goggles during a Design and Technology class.
Red Nose Day 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 18th March the UTC and Inspiration academy is inviting the staff [...]

16
Mar
Year 8 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 17th March 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 8 Parent and [...]

01
Mar
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Year 13 Parent/Teacher Evening – 28th Feb 2022

Dear Parents/ Carers, RE: Year 13 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 10th March – 4pm to [...]

28
Feb
Year 10 Relationships & Sex Education

Dear Parents/Carers, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), along with Health Education, now forms part of [...]

22
Feb
Years 7-9 Relationships & Sex Education

Dear Parents/Carers,  Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), along with Health Education, now forms part of [...]

22
Feb
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Face Coverings/Masks Update

Dear Parents/Carers, As of today, Thursday 27th January 2022, face coverings are no longer recommended [...]

27
Jan
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Year 9 Parent/Teacher Evening (Online Booking Appointment) – 19th January 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to invite you to attend our virtual Year 9 Parent [...]

21
Jan
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Chromebook launch – 12th January 2022

Dear Parents/Carers,Re: Chromebook Launch Week – Monday 17th January We’re very excited about the fact [...]

12
Jan
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Covid 19 Vaccination Letter for Students aged 12-15 – 12th January 2022

Please view the letter and form from NHS Kent Community Health regarding Vaccinations for students [...]

12
Jan
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January & February 2022 Exam Timetable

Please view the January and February 2022 Exam Timetable for Years 11, 12 and 13 [...]

05
Jan
Face Covering/Mask Update

Dear Parents/Carers, As from Sunday 2nd January 2022, the Department of Education is recommending that [...]

04
Jan
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The German Ambassadors

The German Department would like to thank the German Ambassadors for all their hard work [...]

20
Dec
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The Leigh UTC Minibus Sponsorship

Thank you to our local business SEM for their kind sponsorship. We have just received [...]

20
Dec
Year 7 End of Term Letter – 15th December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, As 2021 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we [...]

15
Dec
Year 8 End of Term Letter – 15th December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, As 2021 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we [...]

15
Dec
Year 9 End of Term Letter – 15th December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, As 2021 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we [...]

15
Dec
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Year 10 End of Term Letter – 15th December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, As 2021 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we [...]

15
Dec
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Year 12 End of Term Letter – 15th December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, As 2021 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we [...]

15
Dec
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Year 13 End of Term Letter – 15th December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, As 2021 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we [...]

15
Dec
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Year 11 End of Term Letter – 15th December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers, As 2021 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we [...]

15
Dec
Christmas Jumper Day

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 10 December we’re inviting all pupils to take part in Save [...]

26
Nov
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Exciting news for Mr Leahey – 24th November 2021

Following our really successful Challenge Partners visit Stephen Leahey, Principal of The Leigh UTC, has [...]

24
Nov
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
Year 13 Parent/Teacher Evening – Online Booking Appointment

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 13 Parent and [...]

12
Nov
COVID-19 vaccination are now due

Dear parent or carer, All children aged 12 to15 years are now being offered the [...]

22
Oct
Photo of The Leigh UTC's Business Breakfast, held on Friday 15th October 2021.
The Leigh UTC Business Breakfast – Friday 15th October 2021

The Leigh UTC held its first ‘face to face’ Business breakfast for nearly 2 years. [...]

19
Oct
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Year 10 and 12 Parents and Tutor Evening

Dear Parent/Carer,  I would like to invite you to attend our Year 10 and Year [...]

15
Oct
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Examination timetable for November – 12th October 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,  Ref : Examination Timetable for November Please see attached the examination timetable for [...]

15
Oct
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GL Assessment Results information sheets

Access information sheets regarding your child’s GL assessment results here: Information document   If you [...]

14
Oct
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Homework – 7th October 2021

Thursday 7th October 2021 Dear Parents / Carers Re: Homework  We have been working hard [...]

07
Oct
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Year 12 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 14th and 21st October 2021 – 4pm to 6:30pm – Online Booking Appointment

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 12 Parent and [...]

29
Sep
Inspiration Academy Year 7 Chromebook 1-2-1 Loan Scheme

Dear Parent/Carer, We are delighted to be able to inform you that we are now [...]

14
Sep
Applying for Free School Meals

Dear Parent/Carer If you have children under 19 and in full time education, you may [...]

14
Sep
Letter to parents regarding Home Testing

Dear Parent/Carer, It has been wonderful to welcome your child to The Leigh UTC. In [...]

13
Sep
P16 Preparing for Success Evening and Revision Sessions

Dear Parent / Carer, It’s been a great first few days and our Post-16 students [...]

10
Sep
Preparing for Success Evening – Revision Sessions

Dear Parent / Carer, It’s been a great first few days and our Year 11s [...]

07
Sep
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Duke of Edinburgh Award for Year 9

Good afternoon Parents & Carers, It is with great pride and pleasure that I can [...]

06
Sep
Welcome back to all years

Dear Parent / Carer, It gives me great pleasure to welcome year 7 to the [...]

13
Aug
The Leigh UTC GCSE Results 2021

At The Leigh UTC, we are incredibly proud of our year 11 students. Having joined [...]

12
Aug
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The Leigh UTC Post 16 Results 2021

The Leigh UTC are extremely proud of the efforts of our students in such a [...]

10
Aug
Two Leigh UTC students are shown smiling whilst working on computer hardware.
Challenge Partners Report

We are delighted to announce the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) which was undertaken by the [...]

28
Jul
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured working at a desk. Two use laptop computers and one uses a pen.
Relationships & Sex Education

Dear Parents/Carers, As you may already be aware, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), along with [...]

21
Jul
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End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the summer term, I would like to [...]

21
Jul
A Leigh UTC student is shown wearing overalls and plastic protective goggles during a Design and Technology class.
Challenge Partners Review

Dear Parents/Carers,  We recognise how difficult the past 18 months have been and the sacrifices [...]

20
Jul
A small group of students are pictured discussing Apprenticeships with staff members.
New Apprenticeships Standards launch at The Leigh UTC

It’s been a very busy end to the school year with lots of exciting events [...]

20
Jul
Two Year 7 students at The Leigh UTC pose for the camera next to their German speaking sketches.
Year 7 German Speaking Sketches

Year 7s have been performing their role plays in their German lessons, setting up a [...]

20
Jul
Three Leigh UTC students are shown working on laptop computers together at a desk.
Middle Years Programme in Language and Literature

Dear Parents/Carers,.  I am writing to congratulate your child in Year 9 on having completed [...]

19
Jul
Two Leigh UTC students are pictured observing a piece of computer hardware together.
Year 9 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the school year I would like to [...]

19
Jul
Two Leigh UTC students are shown sitting next to each other at a desk. One is shown using a soldering iron on a piece of wire.
Year 8 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the school year I would like to [...]

19
Jul
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
Year 7 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the school year I would like to [...]

19
Jul
LAT Summer Newsletter 2021
LAT Newsletter – Summer 2021

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16
Jul
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The End of a Successful and Challenging Year

Dear Parents/Carers, This is my last chance this academic year to write to you all [...]

16
Jul
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Year 9 Computer Science work

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06
Jul
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
Online Booking Appointment for Year 12 Parent Teacher Evening

Dear Parent/Carer, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 12 Parent and [...]

05
Jul
Father And Teenage Son Having Discussion With Female Teacher At High School Parents Evening
Online Booking Appointment Year 10 Parent Teacher Evening

Dear Parent/Carer, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 10 Parent and [...]

05
Jul
Some Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at a desk in a classroom, writing with pens in their hands.
Online Booking Appointment for Year 7 Parent Teacher Evening

Dear Parent/Carer, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 7 Parent and [...]

05
Jul
Year 7Z art work

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05
Jul
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Help with Uniform Measurements from Brigade

To our existing and new parents who will be joining us in September, please see [...]

02
Jul
Some Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at a desk in a classroom, writing with pens in their hands.
GL Assessments for Year 7, 8 and 9 – English, Mathematics and Science tests

Dear Parent/Carer During this week, your son/daughter will sit a series of short progress tests [...]

30
Jun
Come to Code Club!

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30
Jun
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GL Assessments – English, Mathematics and Science tests

Dear Parent/Carer  RE: GL Assessments – English, Mathematics and Science tests During this week, your [...]

29
Jun
MP Gareth Johnson is pictured on his visit to The Leigh UTC with Principal Steve Leahey.
MP Gareth Johnson visits The Leigh UTC

Earlier this month, MP Gareth Johnson visited the Leigh UTC. During his visit, Gareth Johnson [...]

29
Jun
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Arriva Student Travel 2021-22

Do you or your child travel to University, College or School by bus? If so, [...]

23
Jun
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5th & 6th July 2021- Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) and Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV) Vaccinations in School

Parents/Carers of Year 9/10 Students The Leigh UTC   Dear Parents/Carers, We will be visiting [...]

22
Jun
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Year 10 test their electronics and programming skills!

Students in Year 10 are putting together their knowledge of electronics and programming to independently [...]

17
Jun
Pre-Public Exams (PPEs)

Dear Parent/Carer,  We are writing to inform you that the Year 10 PPEs will commence [...]

14
Jun
Year 9 Posterization Art

Year 9’s have been researching identity.  Recently, they have been looking at Julian Opie and [...]

11
Jun
A Year 7 student poses for a photo holding a German calendar, after memorising his German writing assessment by heart and replicating it perfectly.
Year 7 German Assessment

Year 7 German – A very big well done to Oscar in Year 7 for [...]

09
Jun
Staff and students pose for the camera, holding their certificates from the Year 7 and 8 Junior UK Maths Challenge.
Years 7 & 8 Junior UK Maths Challenge

Congratulations to our Years 7 and 8 pupils that took part in our first Junior [...]

09
Jun
Annual Awards Event

This Monday we were thrilled to host our Annual Awards Event. This is an event [...]

28
May
A former Leigh UTC student is pictured giving a presentation to a group of students.
Former Student Talks to Students

On Friday Year 12 students had the opportunity to speak to a former student of [...]

24
May
Two Leigh UTC students are shown working together on a computer.
Year 10 German Revision Classes – Tuesdays from 3pm to 4pm

Dear Parents/Carers, We would like to invite your child to our German Revision Class on [...]

14
May
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Launch of the Reward Shop at The Leigh UTC

Dear Leigh UTC student, Throughout the year, many of you have worked incredibly hard and [...]

14
May
Year 9 students at The Leigh UTC watch a presentation from the University of Kent. The topic of the presentation is 'Why choose University?'.
Year 9 ‘Why Choose University?’ Talk

Year 9 “Why choose University” with Beth Sheldon from University of Kent and student ambassadors.This [...]

13
May
Some Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at a desk in a classroom, writing with pens in their hands.
Year 9 Options Information 

Dear Parents/Carers, All year 9 students will soon be asked to make decisions about the [...]

13
May
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
UPDATE – Government COVID-19 Guidance for Schools

Dear Parents/Carers,   Further to the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 10 May [...]

12
May
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Progression Assessments

Dear Parents/Carers,    We wrote to you last week regarding the Progression Assessments that will [...]

10
May
A Leigh UTC student is pictured posing for the camera at the National Grid workplace, where he is completing his apprenticeship.
National Grid Apprenticeship

Our Year 13 student Adrian has secured an #Apprenticeship with National Grid UK. Adrian will [...]

27
Apr
Braving the Shave

As you may be aware Courtney in year 9 is currently undergoing chemotherapy for Leukemia.  [...]

22
Apr
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Year 9 Parent Teacher Evening – Thursday 29th April 2021 & Thursday 06th May (4pm-6.30pm)

Dear Parent/Carer, I would like to invite you to attend our Year 9 Parent and [...]

20
Apr
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Year 10 English Sets

Dear Parents/Carers,   I hope that this email finds you well, having enjoyed a relaxing [...]

20
Apr
Computer Science Easter Revision Club

Well done to everyone who attended the Easter Computing catch up sessions. Here are a [...]

19
Apr
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Year 12 BTEC National in Business – Unit 2 and 3 Exams

Dear Parents/Carers,   Your child is currently studying for the BTEC National in Business. The [...]

05
Apr
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Year 10 BTEC Award in Enterprise – Component 3 Exam

Dear Parents/Carers,   Your child is currently studying for the BTEC Award in Enterprise (Business [...]

05
Apr
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LAT Easter Newsletter 2021

Please click here to view the LAT Easter Newsletter 2021. [...]

01
Apr
Easter Traditions in Germany

Students have been learning about Ostern in Deutschland: they have been exploring the Easter traditions [...]

01
Apr
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Lateral Flow Testing

Dear Parents/Carers,   I hope you are looking forward to the Easter Break. NHS Test [...]

01
Apr
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Uniform, Punctuality & Equipment

Dear Parents/Carers,   After Easter, all students are expected to follow the student dress code. [...]

30
Mar
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Years 7-9 Easter Revision

Dear Parents/Carers,   I am writing to inform you of the Easter Extra Curricular Activity [...]

29
Mar
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JCQ GCSE & A Level Guidance for Students, Parents & Guardians – Summer 2021

Please click here to view/download the JCQ GCSE & A Level Guidance for Students, Parents [...]

29
Mar
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Year 9 Home Testing

Dear Parents/Carers, Thank you for your support in setting up our in-school testing. The students [...]

19
Mar
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Year 11 Module 4 Weekly Update

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19
Mar
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Year 11 Teacher Assessment Grades

Dear Parents/Carers,    I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing with an [...]

17
Mar
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Year 13 Teacher Assessment Grades

Dear Parents/Carers,    I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing with an [...]

17
Mar
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Year 10 Home Testing

Dear Student, Thank you for your support in setting up our in-school testing. The students [...]

16
Mar
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Year 12 and Year 13 Home Testing

Dear Student, Thank you for your support in setting up our in-school testing. The students [...]

16
Mar
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Welcome back to School!

We would like to thank all our parents/carers who have done an amazing job helping [...]

05
Mar
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Year 10 English Lessons

Dear Parents/Carers,    I hope that this letter finds you and your family safe and [...]

05
Mar
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Possible Partnership between Leigh Academies Trust and Brook Learning Trust

Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) and Brook Learning Trust (BLT) are in discussions about a possible [...]

04
Mar
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Arrangements for the reopening of The Leigh UTC 

Dear Parents/Carers,   Following on from the letter you received earlier this week, by Leigh [...]

26
Feb
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Your child’s return to school

Dear parents and carers, Following the Prime Minister’s announcements yesterday, we are absolutely thrilled that [...]

23
Feb
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IB Middle Years Programme

The Leigh UTC are delighted to announce that we have just been authorised to deliver [...]

12
Feb
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Teaching School Hub Designation

Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School selected to provide high-quality professional development to teachers and leaders [...]

11
Feb
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Y13’s EPQ presentations

Our Y13’s are doing their EPQ presentations and we thought we’d share their amazing work [...]

11
Feb
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Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 9th February

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09
Feb
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International Safer Internet Day

Today is #InternationalSaferInternetDay. At The Leigh UTC, we are committed to ensuring that our students [...]

09
Feb
Running Art

Denis is speeding through his Art tasks this week, this wonderful drawing of someone running [...]

05
Feb
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Russolo Puppy

Here is an image made by Harry in year 9. He has used his dog [...]

05
Feb
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Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 9th February 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,   The pandemic has taught us what a positive impact that the internet [...]

03
Feb
A drawing of a dragon with its wings open and facing the viewer. With rainbow dotting in the wings
Sanhan’s Dragon

This is Sahan’s Dragon. Absolutely incredible! He has researched the artist, Gino Severini and created [...]

03
Feb
A sketch of a dress.
Art Drawing

This drawing is from Claire in year 9, a wonderful drawing representing movement of a [...]

02
Feb
Field Update

For all our students who are working remotely at home and those that are attending [...]

02
Feb
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Letter to Parents

Dear Parent/Carer, You will know that the government has announced that schools will not reopen [...]

02
Feb
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Curricular work in Maths

Maths  @theleighutc are educating the designers of the future. Congratulations to John (Yr7) Winner of [...]

01
Feb
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Mental Health Links

Is lockdown getting you down? If you think that you need someone to talk to [...]

29
Jan
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Safer Internet Day Competition

Safer Internet Day (SID) is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe [...]

29
Jan
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Letter National Online Safety

Dear Parent / Carer, Re: Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 9th February The pandemic has [...]

27
Jan
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Online Learning Parent/Carer Survey (Monday 25th January 2021)

Leigh Academies Trust would like to review the online learning that academies have made available [...]

25
Jan
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NHS Test and Trace: COVID-19 testing for staff and students

Dear Parent/Carer As you are aware, following Government guidance; the majority of students are currently [...]

21
Jan
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Additional Mobile Data Request

Dear Parents/Carers, As part of the Department for Education’s strategy to support remote learning, they [...]

15
Jan
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BTEC Exams

Dear Parents/Carers, As you are all aware we have been placed in a nation lockdown [...]

15
Jan
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The Leigh UTC becomes a National Online Safety Certified School

PRESS RELEASE January 2021 The Leigh UTC recognised for its commitment to helping pupils stay [...]

13
Jan
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External BTEC Examinations

Dear Parents/Carers,    I hope you are all staying safe and had a good Christmas [...]

05
Jan
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UPDATE – Remote Learning and On Site Provision from Tuesday 5th January 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,   I would like to start by wishing you all a Happy New [...]

04
Jan
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Remote Learning from Tuesday 5 January 2021 for All Year Groups

Dear Parent/Carer,   Following the government’s announcement yesterday evening and to my previous end of [...]

31
Dec
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Winter Planning – School Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions

Dear Parents/Carers,   Now that the winter is upon us, I would like to  inform [...]

22
Dec
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Module 3 Return Date

Dear Parents/Carers,   Following the government’s announcement yesterday I am writing to inform you of [...]

18
Dec
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Reporting COVID-19 Cases during the Christmas break

Dear Parent/Carers, Should your child develop COVID-19 symptoms between Friday 18th December and midnight on Sunday [...]

18
Dec
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LAT Winter Newsletter 2020

Please click here to view the LAT Winter Newsletter 2020. [...]

16
Dec
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Pre-Public Exams (PPEs)

Dear Parents/Carers,    We are writing to inform you that the Year 11 PPEs will [...]

15
Dec
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Letter from Leigh Academies Trust

Please click here to view/download the letter to parents/carers from Leigh Academies Trust’s CEO. [...]

07
Dec
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End of Term Letter – December 2020

Dear Parents/Carers,   On Friday 11th December, The Leigh UTC are inviting the staff and [...]

02
Dec
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Inspiration Academy Year 7 Chromebook 1-2-1 Loan Scheme

Dear Parents/Carers, Following the exciting announcement of the Leigh Academies Trust investment in technology, we [...]

02
Dec
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UPDATE: Parent/Teacher Day Event

Dear Parents/Carers,    We would like to inform you about our first Parent and Teacher [...]

30
Nov
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Rapid Career Development Programme at The Leigh UTC

  Year 13 students at The Leigh UTC recently had the opportunity to attend one [...]

24
Nov
Photo of a Skills For Employment bus standing outside The Leigh UTC building.
Construction Youth Work Experience

During the October half term Year 10 and Year 11 UTC students had the fantastic [...]

24
Nov
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Year 11 have started their Multitool project

Year 11 have started their Multitool project. Here they can be seen disassembling and reassembling [...]

23
Nov
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Year 10 wrench project

Year 10 students have been working on their Tap wrench project, and learning new processes [...]

23
Nov
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Further and Higher Education

Well done to the Leigh UTC’s apprentices who recently received their BTEC level 3 and [...]

19
Nov
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National Online Safety

Dear Parents/Carers,   Online environments are a huge part of modern lives. Most children/teenagers spend [...]

19
Nov
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Face Masks

Dear Parents/Carers, Following on from my letter dated 02nd November 2020, I am delighted to [...]

18
Nov
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Letter Module 2 MYP assessments parent letter

Dear Parent/Carer,  RE: MYP assessments   We are writing to inform you that the Year [...]

13
Nov
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Operation Innovation Feedback

We are happy to announce that a team in our computer science T-levels class made [...]

13
Nov
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Free School Meal Allowance

[...]

12
Nov
The Leigh UTC logo. A school for eleven to nineteen year olds.
Remembrance day Video

Watch our Remembrance day video here [...]

11
Nov
The Leigh UTC logo. A school for eleven to nineteen year olds.
Module 2 – Raising standards

Dear Parent/Carer, It has been fantastic to welcome back our young people as we start [...]

03
Nov
Leigh Academies Trust logo
Letter from LAT’s CEO

Please click here to view/download the letter to parents/carers from LAT’s CEO. [...]

02
Nov
A small group of Year 11 Leigh UTC students are shown working during a Design and Technology class. Metal vices are shown at the end of each work desk.
Year 11 Multitool Project

Year 11 have started their Multitool project. Here they can be seen disassembling and reassembling [...]

02
Nov
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Face Covering/Mask Update

Dear Parent/Carer, I would like to thank you and your child for your cooperation over [...]

02
Nov
Some Leigh UTC students are shown working with Tap Wrench machines in an Engineering class.
Tap Wrench Project

Year 10 students have been working on their Tap wrench project, and learning new processes [...]

30
Oct
Two Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at desks with computers and smiling for the camera.
Computing Club

Here are a few glimpses of our KS3 students enjoying after school computing club, and [...]

26
Oct
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Operation Innovation

We are happy to announce that a team in our computer science T-levels class made [...]

25
Oct
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Virtual Work Experience

Year 12 and Year 13 students participated in a virtual work experience during the half [...]

20
Oct
A screwdriver created by a Leigh UTC student is shown being held by the hand of an individual.
Year 11 Screwdriver Project

Here are two examples of the brilliant work completed by Year 11 students who participated [...]

19
Oct
A large group of Year 7 Leigh UTC students are shown sitting in a hall listening to an Awards Assembly.
Year 7 Module 1 Awards Assembly

Congratulations to all students who received awards in recognition of their achievements throughout Module 1. [...]

17
Oct
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GCSE English Literature textbooks available

Dear Parent/Carers I am writing to you today as the texts your son/daughter are studying [...]

16
Oct
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Pre-Public Exams (PPEs)

Dear Parent/Carer,  We are writing to inform you that the Year 13 PPEs will commence [...]

16
Oct
A Year 8 Leigh UTC student is pictured holding a certificate for the German Cake he has made.
Omas Apfelkuchenrezept! Lecker!

Year 8 students rise to the German cake making challenge! Angel Ologbena-David, Alex Libby, and [...]

16
Oct
Leigh UTC Alumni
The Leigh UTC Alumni

Well done to the Leigh UTC’s alumni James,  Joseph (Pfizer), Amelia and Samuel (Coca-Cola European [...]

12
Oct
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Half Term Sessions Y13

Dear Parent/Carer, As you know, this term ends on Friday 16th October and after an [...]

12
Oct
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Half Term Sessions Y11 and Lesson 6

Dear Parent/Carer, As you know, this term ends on Friday 16th October and after an [...]

12
Oct
#HelloYellow
#HelloYellow

On Friday 9th October 2020, the Leigh UTC participated in the #HelloYellow event in honour [...]

09
Oct
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World Mental Health Awareness Day

As a school, we supported World Mental Health Awareness day this year by inviting both [...]

07
Oct
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Computing Club & Girls Who Code Club

Computing club every Monday (15:00 to 16:00) Girls Who Code Club every Tuesday (15:00 to 16:00) Please [...]

30
Sep
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Year 7 Parent Tutor Evening – Thursday 8th October 2020

Dear Parent/Carer, We would like to invite you to our first Parent-Tutor evening on Thursday​ [...]

30
Sep
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Your Child’s Attendance at School – Letter to Parents/Carers

Please click here to view the letter to parents/carers regarding your child’s attendance to school. [...]

17
Sep
Plastic Pollution poster containing facts about Plastic Pollution and how to stop it. Safe the Sea Life!
Plastic Pollution

Here are some amazing examples of the posters produced by Year 7s as part of [...]

16
Sep
Open Day Event – Saturday 26th September 2020

Our upcoming Open Day is featured in the Primary Times. Open Day – For all [...]

15
Sep
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Year 12 Students Engineering

Congratulations to our year 12 students: Elizabeth and Rhys for their excellent achievements in their [...]

15
Sep
A photo of a Post-16 Study Session showing a student writing equations on a whiteboard.
Post-16 Study Sessions

Some of our Post-16 students held after-school study sessions to help each other revise for [...]

14
Sep
BIG Bang Digital Fair 2020

During the Big Bang Digital Fair Blake and Jayson had the amazing opportunity to take [...]

17
Aug
Student Guide to Post-16 Qualifications Results Summer 2020

A guide for those receiving qualification results in England this summer. Click on the link [...]

12
Aug
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Year 7 and Year 8 Students Experiment with 3D CAD Program TinkerCAD

We are extremely proud of our fantastic Year 7 and  Year 8 students who have [...]

11
Aug
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September Plans Letter

The following letter has been sent home to parents/carers. [...]

21
Jul
Do Good This Summer

Available to students – FREE! Yes, that is right, NCS are offering Summer 2020 programmes [...]

17
Jul
Duke of Edinburgh Award

Congrulations to our students who took part in Duke of Edinburgh award this year. #UTC #DukeOfEdinburgh [...]

17
Jul
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Vision 2025

Please click below to view Leigh Academies Trust Vision 2025 Vision 2025 (September 2020) [...]

16
Jul
Leigh Academies Trust Summer Newsletter 2020

We are pleased to share the Leigh Academies Trust Summer Newsletter 2020. You can view [...]

15
Jul
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Letter from Leigh Academies Trust

Leigh Academies Trust has issued a statement regarding planning for September and the investment in [...]

13
Jul
Shown is a sketch by a Year 7 Leigh UTC student of a drinking glass.
Home Learning – Art Year 7

This is a drawing submitted by Finley this week. Year 7 were asked to draw [...]

01
Jul
Academic Aces Module 6 Week 5

This week’s academic aces courtesy of  the PE team. Huge well done to our students [...]

01
Jul
A Leigh UTC student is pictured pouring the contents of one glass vial into another during a Science class.
Science Home Learning Experiments

Over the course of lockdown, I’m sure many teachers have been getting used to new [...]

25
Jun
Academic Aces Module 6 Week 4

This week’s academic aces courtesy of Humanities Department. #HomeLearning #WorkingHard Well done! [...]

23
Jun
First Week Back for Year 10 & Year 12

Friday 19 June 2020 Dear Parent/Carer, It has been a tremendous first week back at [...]

19
Jun
Year 7 – Engineering Project

Harley in Year 7 has been working on an #Engineering #project designing a pair of scissors for #hairdressers to cut [...]

17
Jun
Academic Aces Module 6 Week 3

This week’s academic aces are courtesy of the Design Tech team. Amazing! Well done to [...]

17
Jun
MyOn

Well done Leigh UTC Learners! Since we introduced MYON last month, you have read 1320 [...]

16
Jun
Year 10 & Year 12 Return

Today it has been lovely to see Year 10 & Year 12 students back at [...]

15
Jun
Virtual Book Club

The virtual book club was launched last week by Mrs Snow via google classroom and [...]

15
Jun
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Measures for Monday 15th June 2020 – Reopening Year 10 & Year 12

Please click here for the information shared with staff regarding measures in place for The [...]

10
Jun
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A Message – Returning of Year 10 & Year 12

A message to students from Mr Arnould, Vice Principal can be found via Google Classroom [...]

09
Jun
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award

This year a group of students worked really hard to achieve their Bronze Duke of [...]

09
Jun
J. K. Rowling - The Ickabog
JK Rowling – The Ickabog

The Ickabog by J K Rowling will be published for free in instalments, over the [...]

09
Jun
The Leigh UTC Academic Aces
Academic Aces

This week’s academic aces are brough to you by Engineering. Amazing, well done to you [...]

09
Jun
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Mental Health: Helplines and Services Available

Please click here to access a list we have compiled with various helplines and services that are [...]

08
Jun
Home Learning – Year 9

This week we wanted to let you know about Frankie-Mae in year 9. Frankie-Mae’s Mum [...]

05
Jun
Thank you

The Leigh UTC would like to thank all #NHS and #CareWorkers for all that you have done so far. [...]

04
Jun
Academic Aces Module 6 Week 1

This week’s academic aces are courtesy of #ComputerScience. A huge well done to our students who [...]

03
Jun
This Week Academic Aces

Well done to this week’s Academic Aces! [...]

22
May
Last Day of Term Module 5

Dear Parents/Carers, Thank you for your continued support as we approach the end of the [...]

22
May
Post-16 Transition Website

We are really excited to share how our current year 11 and 12 students have contributed to [...]

15
May
A sketch by a student at The Leigh UTC.
Home Learning Art

Renata has also been practising form and tone and decided to draw her pet Pug! [...]

15
May
Academic Aces – Week 2

Here is our second installment of Academic Aces. Each week we celebrate 10 students who [...]

12
May
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Letter from Leigh Academies Trust

Leigh Academies Trust has issued a statement regarding the reopening of schools. To read the [...]

12
May
Home Learning Year 7 Art!

As part of #Art Home Learning students in year 7 have been practising form and tone. Harry [...]

11
May
Home Learning – Year 7 Science

Such amazing Home Learning Science work from Nathan in year 7. The project was on [...]

11
May
VE Day 75th Anniversary
75th Anniversary of VE Day from Home

Join us on Friday 8 May as we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice [...]

07
May
Year 12 CAD

Our Year 12 Engineering students have been working incredibly hard at home, downloading software to [...]

07
May
Forces and Pressure

Drey in Year 7 has been busy in science completing work on Forces and Pressure. [...]

07
May
Year 7 ‘ReDesign Challenge’

Our wonderful Year 7 students have been working hard over the past few weeks on [...]

07
May
Academic Aces!

Well done to this week’s Academic Aces! Each week we will be celebrating 10 students [...]

07
May
National Literacy Trust
National Literacy Trust

The National Literacy Trust have produced two different surveys to monitor how both students and [...]

07
May
Home Learning Science

There has been some fantastic home learning happening! In science year 7 have been making [...]

06
May
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MyOn, an Online Reading Resource

As you may know, The Leigh Academies Trust are implementing MyOn, an online reading resource [...]

05
May
Hub Learning

Beautiful artwork Mason (Y8), has produced while at The Leigh Academy hub today. Lovely work [...]

05
May
IB Learner Profile Wellness Checklist

A reminder to parents/carers the IB Learner Profile Wellness Checklist that can be found in [...]

05
May
Library News During Lockdown

Despite not being in school our students are still reading and making use of the [...]

04
May
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Second Online Learning Parental Survey (Friday 1st May 2020)

Leigh Academies Trust is seeking parents’ views in this second review of the online learning [...]

01
May
Year 8 – Art Home Learning

An outstanding effort from Abigail this week from the year 8 Typography task. Students were [...]

01
May
Humanities Year 9 Home Learning

Following our studies on America during the 1920s, students in Year 9 have been learning [...]

01
May
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Star Testing from Home Y10

We are asking Y10 students to complete a Star Test next week so that we [...]

01
May
KS3 ReDesign Challenge

A huge well done to our Y9’s who have been working hard at the Y9 [...]

01
May
Statement from Leigh Academies Trust

Leigh Academies Trust has issued a statement regarding the reopening of schools, second online learning [...]

30
Apr
Hardship Help Lines for Parents

An Emergency Hardship Fund has been launched in Kent to support families with children who have complex [...]

27
Apr
The Leigh UTC Supporting Front Line Workers

The Leigh UTC are also supporting the initiative to produce face shields for front line [...]

24
Apr
Home Learning Y10 – Engineering

A huge well done to Zane (Y10 student) who has been missing his engineering lessons [...]

24
Apr
3D Print Face Shields for Frontline Workers

The Leigh UTC are extremely proud of the inspirational work two students have been doing [...]

22
Apr
Home Learning Art

We have more great Artwork from a year, 7 student, we would like to share [...]

22
Apr
Home Learning Module 4 – Art

We hope everyone is keeping safe and well. ☀️🏠 We want to share a creative piece [...]

22
Apr
Year 9 Options – Important Information – Key Stage 4 Curriculum Options

Year 9 Options Information Year 9 Option form link for Option Choices [...]

03
Apr
Online Safety House Party

We would like to share the below information to parents/carers regarding the very popular app [...]

03
Apr
Academy child protection measures during the COVID-19 outbreak

The way in which schools and colleges are currently operating in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) [...]

02
Apr
Year 9 Art – Home Learning

Miss Donnelly in Art would us to share some amazing artwork from Joe in year [...]

02
Apr
A sketch by a student at The Leigh UTC.
Year 10 – Art Home Learning

We would like to share an incredible drawing from Frankie in Year 10, who despite [...]

31
Mar
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Free School Meals Voucher Scheme

The government today (Tuesday 31st March) has issued guidelines regarding vouchers for those children eligible for [...]

31
Mar
Key Stage 3 Home Learning – Science

Good afternoon, We hope everyone is enjoying week 2 of Home Learning. We would like [...]

30
Mar
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Statement from Leigh Academies Trust (Friday 27th March 2020)

Please click on the link below to view the latest statement from Leigh Academies Trust. [...]

27
Mar
LAT Easter Newsletter 2020
Leigh Academies Trust Easter Newsletter 2020

Click on the link below to see our Easter Newsletter! Trust Easter Newsletter 2020 [...]

27
Mar
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Coronavirus Helpful Links

Please find some excellent links below to resources, social stories that may help some of [...]

27
Mar
Dear Diary…

We would like to start the day by sharing Dylan’s diary entry that he has [...]

27
Mar
Hub Model – Move to Leigh Academy

Please click on the link below for more information: Letter-Dartford-Hub [...]

26
Mar
Home Learning Work for DT and Engineering

Here is a snapshot of just some of the excellent work Y9 students have been [...]

26
Mar
Home Learning – 7V Science

We would like to share some amazing home learning of a Science Year 7 class [...]

25
Mar
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Leigh Academies Trust – Staff Keeping Positive

At Leigh Academies Trust, we asked our staff to let us know their reasons to [...]

25
Mar
Dear Diary

As you would have seen in the ‘Home Learning for Families guide’, we are inviting [...]

25
Mar
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Letter – Dartford Hub Wednesday 25th March 2020

Letter sent home to Keyworkers – Dartford Hub Site [...]

24
Mar
Monday’s Home Learning with Computer Science

Monday’s Home Learning Computer Science, Mr Basit – has asked us to share some amazing [...]

23
Mar
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Further Guidance for Keyworker and Vulnerable Students Onsite

Click here for parent/carer further guidance for Keyworker and Vulnerable Students Onsite. [...]

23
Mar
The Leigh UTC logo. A school for eleven to nineteen year olds.
RE: Key Worker Curriculum and Evidence of Employment

Keyworker Curriculum and Evidence of Employment Information [...]

22
Mar
Statement from Leigh Academies Trust (Friday 20th March 2020)

Dear Parent and Carers A survey will be made available this morning via a link [...]

20
Mar
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Home Learning Guide for Families

Please click on the below links that have been recently sent home via email to [...]

20
Mar
Key Worker Childcare Support

Please click on the link below to view information and register for childcare if you [...]

20
Mar
Mock Interviews at The Leigh UTC

As an integral part of the annual Routes to Success programme (2nd- 13th March), year 12 students [...]

19
Mar
COVID-19 Update from Leigh Academies Trust (Wednesday)

Dear Parents/Carers, Further to the announcement that was made by Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State [...]

18
Mar
Positive Thinking

Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will. Year 8s have [...]

18
Mar
Online Learning

March 2020 Dear Parent/Carers, RE: Online Learning COVID-19 is bringing about huge challenges for all [...]

18
Mar
COVID-19 Update from Leigh Academies Trust

  Please click here to see the latest update from Leigh Academies Trust about COVID-19. [...]

17
Mar
COVID-19 Update (Tuesday 17th)

  Following the announcement by the Government yesterday (16.03.2020) the guidance has now changed. With [...]

17
Mar
Positivity of the Day…

Positivity of the day…. Year 10 students are helping and caring about each other, making [...]

17
Mar
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Routes to Success Fortnight

We have come to the end of an extremely successful Routes to Success Fortnight. The [...]

16
Mar
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LAT academies participate in the Made in Bluewater Challenge

Tuesday 10th March saw the final of the Made in Bluewater Challenge. Hosted at the Bluewater Management [...]

13
Mar
Year 11 Art Students Visit Tate Modern

The year 11 Art students visited the Tate Modern today as part of their GCSE Art exam preparation. It [...]

10
Mar
CVs, Applications and Interviews at The Leigh UTC

As part of the annual Routes to Success initiative, year 12 students at The Leigh UTC participated [...]

10
Mar
Routes to Success 2020

Routes to Success 2020 This week, as part of National Careers Week, students have started their [...]

10
Mar
World Book Day

Students of all ages took part in celebrating World Book Day at The Leigh UTC on Thursday, 5th March [...]

06
Mar
Girls Who Code Club

Girls Who Code Club empower girls and young women to see themselves as the next [...]

06
Mar
COVID-19 Advice

  Dear Parents/Carers We appreciate that as the number of UK cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) [...]

06
Mar
Guest Speaker ‘Fields of Life’

  We are looking at sustainable development goal 4 today: Quality education for all. We [...]

02
Mar
Body Matters Motivational Assembly

James Burroughs of Body Clinic visited the Inspirational Academy last week for a motivational assembly. [...]

02
Mar
Year 7 University Workshop

On the last day of Module 3, the Year 7s completed their University workshop by [...]

26
Feb
A group of students are shown working on a skateboard during a Design & Technology class.
Excellent Learning

Here are some photos of learning that has taken place this week as well as [...]

13
Feb
Coronavirus Public Information
Coronavirus Public Information

Please see below information that we have received from the Department of Education which they [...]

13
Feb
A guest speaker is pictured presenting to students during Apprenticeship Week in September 2020.
Year 9 Assembly on Apprenticeships

Our close collaboration with key business partner #SEM continues with an enlightening assembly for years [...]

10
Feb
A student is photographed giving a talk at Apprenticeship Week in September 2020.
Apprenticeship Week

Last week students had the opportunity to welcome back #Saipem who closed Apprenticeship week with an #Engineering #Careers #Asssembly for Year [...]

10
Feb
Three Leigh UTC students are photographed in front of a BAE Systems banner at the Education People Event.
The Education People Event

We played host to @TheEducationPeople & their Y11 #Apprenticeship event. Thank you Victoria Lawrence & the team [...]

10
Feb
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STEM Competition

The Student Leadership Team have organised a STEM competition to raise funds for the Australian [...]

10
Feb
A group of workers from Uniper Energy are pictured standing together in fluorescent coats.
Uniper Energy

Huge thanks to Julie Stone & Richard White @UniperEnergy for an inspirational site tour #GrainPowerStation & informative #UniperApprenticeshipPathwayWorkshop. [...]

10
Feb
Faraday Challenge
Faraday Challenge

  On Thursday the 23rd of January teams of students from The Leigh UTC, Longfield [...]

31
Jan
Year 9 Leigh UTC Aspire Programme
Year 9 Leigh UTC Aspire Programme

Year 9 Leigh UTC Aspire Students visiting St Hugh’s College #OxfordUniversity, learning about life at the [...]

31
Jan
A group of female students are photographed holding up their certificates from the Cyber First Girls Competition 2020.
Cyber First Girls Competition 2020 Overview

The CyberFirst Girls Competition aims to support girls interested in a career in cyber security. [...]

30
Jan
The Leigh UTC. Interested in Science and Maths A Levels. 4th Best State School in Kent for Academic Progress. Join us September 2020.
Academic Progress

The Leigh UTC are the 4th Best School in #Kent for #AcademicProgress. #UTC #School #STEM   Click here [...]

30
Jan
LAT academy students participate in the first Made in Bluewater Challenge.
LAT academies participate in the first Made in Bluewater Challenge

Tuesday 14th January saw the launch of the Made in Bluewater Challenge. Hosted at the [...]

30
Jan
A small group of The Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at computers and participating in the Matrix Challenge.
The Matrix Challenge

Students from year 7, 8 and 10 took part in an interactive challenge during the [...]

27
Jan
Students are gathered in an open space for an assembly on Health & Wellbeing Day in 2020.
Health & Wellbeing Day Assembly

Dr Phil Bright , STEM  Ambassador and lecturer at The European School of Osteopathy, was [...]

24
Jan
Photo of students participating in a University Workshop.
Build A University Workshop

One of our business partners the University of Kent delivered a Build a University Workshop for all [...]

21
Jan
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Winter Planning – School Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions

Please click here to view our Adverse Weather guidance for parents/carers. [...]

06
Jan
Ofsted logo
Inspection of The Leigh UTC by Ofsted

Dear Parent or Carer, We have just told your child’s school that we will inspect [...]

25
May
Three Leigh UTC students are shown working on laptop computers together at a desk.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 27th May, The Leigh UTC are inviting all staff and students [...]

24
May
Some Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at a desk in a classroom, writing with pens in their hands.
Year 11 – Week Commencing Monday 23rd May 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, We have successfully completed our first week of examinations and it has been [...]

20
May
Two Leigh UTC students are shown working together on a computer.
Chromebook Loan for Year 13 – Return of devices

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the academic year, we are now planning [...]

19
May
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured working at a desk. Two use laptop computers and one uses a pen.
Chromebook Loan for Year 11 – Return of devices

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the academic year, we are now planning [...]

19
May
Year 7 Transition Booklet 2022

Please spend time reading and sharing this important information with your child. This booklet includes [...]

13
May
Year 7 Transition Event 2022 at The Leigh UTC

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to The Leigh [...]

13
May
Photo of Kevin Watson, Principal at The Leigh UTC.
Appointment of a new Principal for The Leigh UTC

We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Kevin Watson as the new Principal of [...]

03
May
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
Year 11 GCSE Online Revision

Dear Parents/Carers, We are now fifteen school days away from your child sitting their first [...]

28
Apr
Ofsted logo
Inspection of The Leigh UTC by Ofsted

Dear Parent or Carer, We have just told your child’s school that we will inspect [...]

25
May
Three Leigh UTC students are shown working on laptop computers together at a desk.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 27th May, The Leigh UTC are inviting all staff and students [...]

24
May
Some Leigh UTC students are shown sitting at a desk in a classroom, writing with pens in their hands.
Year 11 – Week Commencing Monday 23rd May 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, We have successfully completed our first week of examinations and it has been [...]

20
May
Two Leigh UTC students are shown working together on a computer.
Chromebook Loan for Year 13 – Return of devices

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the academic year, we are now planning [...]

19
May
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured working at a desk. Two use laptop computers and one uses a pen.
Chromebook Loan for Year 11 – Return of devices

Dear Parents/Carers, As we approach the end of the academic year, we are now planning [...]

19
May
Year 7 Transition Booklet 2022

Please spend time reading and sharing this important information with your child. This booklet includes [...]

13
May
Year 7 Transition Event 2022 at The Leigh UTC

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to The Leigh [...]

13
May
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
Year 11 GCSE Online Revision

Dear Parents/Carers, We are now fifteen school days away from your child sitting their first [...]

28
Apr
A small group of Leigh UTC students are shown working at a desk with pens in their hands, whilst a staff member observes them.
New Vice Principal Mr Alamu Introduction

Dear Parents/Carers, I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Head of College at [...]

01
Apr
LAT Easter Newsletter 2022
LAT Newsletter Easter 2022 – 1st Apr 2022

Please view the Leigh Academies Trust Easter 2022 Newsletter below! LAT Easter Newsletter 2022 [...]

01
Apr
LAT Summer Newsletter 2021
LAT Newsletter – Summer 2021

[...]

16
Jul
Leigh Academies Trust logo
The End of a Successful and Challenging Year

Dear Parents/Carers, This is my last chance this academic year to write to you all [...]

16
Jul
Leigh Academies Trust logo
LAT Easter Newsletter 2021

Please click here to view the LAT Easter Newsletter 2021. [...]

01
Apr
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Possible Partnership between Leigh Academies Trust and Brook Learning Trust

Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) and Brook Learning Trust (BLT) are in discussions about a possible [...]

04
Mar
Leigh Academies Trust logo
Your child’s return to school

Dear parents and carers, Following the Prime Minister’s announcements yesterday, we are absolutely thrilled that [...]

23
Feb
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School logo
Teaching School Hub Designation

Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School selected to provide high-quality professional development to teachers and leaders [...]

11
Feb
Leigh Academies Trust logo
LAT Winter Newsletter 2020

Please click here to view the LAT Winter Newsletter 2020. [...]

16
Dec
Leigh Academies Trust logo
Letter from Leigh Academies Trust

Please click here to view/download the letter to parents/carers from Leigh Academies Trust’s CEO. [...]

07
Dec
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured working at a desk. Two use laptop computers and one uses a pen.
Face Coverings/Masks Update

Dear Parents/Carers, As of today, Thursday 27th January 2022, face coverings are no longer recommended [...]

27
Jan
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Covid 19 Vaccination Letter for Students aged 12-15 – 12th January 2022

Please view the letter and form from NHS Kent Community Health regarding Vaccinations for students [...]

12
Jan
Face Covering/Mask Update

Dear Parents/Carers, As from Sunday 2nd January 2022, the Department of Education is recommending that [...]

04
Jan
LAT Summer Newsletter 2021
LAT Newsletter – Summer 2021

[...]

16
Jul
Leigh Academies Trust logo
The End of a Successful and Challenging Year

Dear Parents/Carers, This is my last chance this academic year to write to you all [...]

16
Jul
Three Leigh UTC students are pictured sitting at a desk discussing work, whilst using Apple Mac computers.
UPDATE – Government COVID-19 Guidance for Schools

Dear Parents/Carers,   Further to the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 10 May [...]

12
May
The Leigh UTC logo. A school for eleven to nineteen year olds.
Lateral Flow Testing

Dear Parents/Carers,   I hope you are looking forward to the Easter Break. NHS Test [...]

01
Apr
The Leigh UTC logo. A school for eleven to nineteen year olds.
Year 9 Home Testing

Dear Parents/Carers, Thank you for your support in setting up our in-school testing. The students [...]

19
Mar
The Leigh UTC logo. A school for eleven to nineteen year olds.
Year 10 Home Testing

Dear Student, Thank you for your support in setting up our in-school testing. The students [...]

16
Mar