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Schools Week Article – How trusts can support schools to adopt AI safely

How trusts can support schools to adopt AI safely Executive teams have a responsibility to [...]

TES Article – How our trust has launched a 3-year digital road map

How our trust has launched a 3-year digital road map The CEO of 31-school Leigh [...]

Former Labour Schools Minister visits University Technical College in Dartford

Please note, this article has been taken from FE News, to view this on their [...]

Trip to Germany

On 29th November, some of our students took part in a trip to Cologne in [...]

Learning Beyond the Curriculum Day

On 17th November, the Leigh UTC hosted our Learning Beyond the Curriculum (LBC) day.   [...]

Rochester Bridge Project

On Wednesday 6th December, some of our Year 7 students were lucky enough to be [...]

LAT Winter Newsletter 2023

We are delighted to present the Leigh Academies Trust Winter Newsletter 2023. Click here to [...]

LAT Nationally Recognised by TES

At The Leigh UTC, we are part of a larger trust of schools, known as [...]

Leaders in education Lord Baker and Matthew Coffey visit The Leigh UTC

On Friday, October 6th, 2023, The Leigh UTC had the distinct honour of hosting two [...]

GCSE Results Day 2023

The Leigh UTC continues to produce STEM professionals for future global markets. This is exemplified [...]

Post-16 Results Day 2023

‘Success in Digital T-Level’ Committed to developing STEM professionals, the Leigh UTC has once again [...]

LAT Summer Newsletter 2023

Click here to view the LAT Summer Newsletter 2023

Year 12 Parent/Teacher Evening letter

Dear Parent/Carer, RE: Year 12 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 13th July  2023 – 4.30pm to [...]

Year 9 MYP Graduation & Community Project Exhibition

Dear Parents / Carers, Year 9 MYP Graduation & Community Project Exhibition – Friday 14th [...]

TdIPV and MenACWY Immunisation Programme

The NHS Immunisation Team is coming to The Leigh UTC for TdIPV and MenACWY vaccinations [...]

Leigh Academies Trust Visual Arts Competition

Leigh Academies Trust is excited to announce the launch of the cross-trust Visual Arts competition.  [...]

Years 11 & 13 Strike Day Lesson Plans – 27th April/2nd May 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, We are writing to you in regards to the strike days on 27th [...]

Years 7-10 Strike Day Lesson Plans – 27th April/2nd May 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, We are writing to you in regards to the strike days on Thursday [...]

Strike Action

Dear Parents/Carers, It is with regret that I am writing to inform you that further [...]

Year 8 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 4th May 2023 (change of date)

Dear Parents/Carers, Due to the upcoming Teacher strikes due to take place on the 27th [...]

LAT Easter Newsletter 2023

Click here to view the LAT Easter Newsletter 2023

Year 11 Easter Revision Sessions Letter

Dear Parent/Carer, Re.: Year 11 Easter Revision Sessions As we move closer to the final [...]

IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Information Evening – Thursday 30th March 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, The Leigh UTC is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We were authorised [...]

Strike Day Lesson Plans – 15th/16th March 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, We are writing to you in regards to the strike days on 15th [...]

Red Nose Day

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 17th March, we at the UTC, will be taking part in [...]

Strike Action

Dear Parent/Carers I am sure you will be aware from recent media reports that the [...]

Year 9 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 23rd March 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, You are invited to attend the Year 9 Parent/Teacher Evening which will take [...]

Strike Day Lesson Plans – Thursday 2nd March 2023

Please click on the following links to view the letters sent regarding lesson plans for [...]

Tik Tok trend – school protests letter – 26th February 2023

Dear Parent/Carers, Re: Tik Tok trend – school protests. I am writing to you to [...]

Safer Internet Day – 7th February 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, As an academy we have always worked with software providers to indicate when [...]

Year 11 Strike Action Letter – 31st January 2023

Dear Parents/Carers,  Year 11 Lessons on Wednesday 1st February  We are writing to you in [...]

Year 7-10 Strike Action Letter – 31st January 2023

Dear Parents/Carers,  Home learning on strike day(s)- online lessons We are writing to you in [...]

Strike Action Letter to Parents – 20th January 2023

20th January 2023 Dear Parent/Carers, Re: Strike Action I am sure you will be aware [...]

LAT Winter Newsletter 2022

Click here to view the LAT Winter Newsletter 2022

Severe Snow/Ice Plan for Parents and Families – 12th Dec 2022

Every winter brings the possibility of snow and ice. Extreme bad weather can cause widespread [...]

Strep A Infection Letter from LAT

Dear parents/carers You may have seen recent press coverage regarding Strep A infections in children, so I [...]

Community Christmas Appeal

Dear Parents/Carers, We hope this letter finds you well. As we head towards Christmas, we [...]

Christmas Celebrations (Years 9 to 13)

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 16th December we’re inviting all pupils to take part in Save [...]

Christmas Celebrations (Years 7 & 8)

Dear Parents/Carers, On Thursday 15th December we’re inviting all pupils to take part in Save [...]

Registration for www.nationalonlinesafety.com

Dear Parent / Carer, Online environments are a huge part of modern lives. Most children/teenagers [...]

Homework

Dear Parent/Carer, We wanted to remind parents and carers of the organisation of homework at [...]

Preparation for GCSE Examinations in Year 11

Dear Parents / Carers, Over the last few years, we have seen an increasingly successful [...]

Year 7 Parent/Teacher Evening

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

School Closure Monday 19th September – 12th Sept 2022

Dear Parents/Carers,  The death of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II is significant for all of us. [...]

Post 16: Preparing for Success Event – 9th Sept 2022

Dear Parents /Carers, Re.: Post 16 – Preparing for Success Event – Tuesday 20th September [...]

Year 10 Meet the PD Mentor evening – 9th Sept 2022

In order to fully involve parents and carers in their child’s education we would like [...]

Years 8 & 9 Welcome

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your family [...]

Year 7 Welcome

Dear Parents/Carers, I would like to take a moment to welcome you and your family [...]

GCSE Results Day 2022 – 25th August 2022

This morning, The Leigh UTC has celebrated the success of its first cohort to have [...]

Post-16 Results Day 2022 – 18th August 2022

Our Post 16 students have continued to excel in the IBCP, with 100% students receiving [...]

LAT Newsletter | Summer 2022

Click here to view the LAT Summer Newsletter 2022

The Leigh UTC Ofsted Report

Dear Parents/Carers, I am delighted to inform you that the final Ofsted inspection report from [...]

Year 7 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, Monday 4th July – Friday 8th July: Induction Week – Year 7 will [...]

Year 8 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, What a year it has been at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy! [...]

Year 9 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, What a year it has been at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy! [...]

Year 10 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, What a year it has been at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy! [...]

Year 12 End of Term

Dear Parents/Carers, What a year it has been at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy! [...]

Post-16 Transition Days Invitation – Wednesday 6th and 13th July 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, It gives me great excitement to announce The Leigh UTC’s Year 12 Transition [...]

Year 12 Parent/Teacher Evening – 23rd June 2022

Dear Parents/ Carers, RE: Year 12 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 7th July – 4pm to [...]

Year 11 Study Leave

I am writing this with a heavy heart, as today will be your son/daughter’s last [...]

Year 9 & 10 Vaccinations – 27th May 2022

Dear Parents/ Carers 30th June 2022 – Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) and Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio [...]

Year 11 – Week Commencing Monday 6th June 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, We have successfully completed two weeks of examinations and have reached the halfway [...]

Inspection of The Leigh UTC by Ofsted

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

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

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

Year 11 – Week Commencing Monday 23rd May 2022

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

Chromebook Loan for Year 13 – Return of devices

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

Chromebook Loan for Year 11 – Return of devices

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

Year 7 Transition Booklet 2022

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

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 [...]

Appointment of a new Principal for The Leigh UTC

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

Year 11 GCSE Online Revision

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

New Vice Principal Mr Alamu Introduction

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

Leadership Changes at The Leigh UTC

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

LAT Newsletter Easter 2022 – 1st Apr 2022

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

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 [...]

Exams in Summer 2022

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

Year 11 Easter Revision Sessions

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

Year 9 Options Information

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

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 [...]

Red Nose Day 2022

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

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 [...]

Year 10 Relationships & Sex Education

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

Years 7-9 Relationships & Sex Education

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

Face Coverings/Masks Update

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

Chromebook launch – 12th January 2022

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

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 [...]

January & February 2022 Exam Timetable

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

Face Covering/Mask Update

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

The German Ambassadors

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

The Leigh UTC Minibus Sponsorship

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Christmas Jumper Day

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

Exciting news for Mr Leahey – 24th November 2021

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

Year 13 Parent/Teacher Evening – Online Booking Appointment

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

COVID-19 vaccination are now due

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

The Leigh UTC Business Breakfast – Friday 15th October 2021

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

Year 10 and 12 Parents and Tutor Evening

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

Examination timetable for November – 12th October 2021

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

GL Assessment Results information sheets

Access information sheets regarding your child’s GL assessment results here: Information document

Homework – 7th October 2021

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Applying for Free School Meals

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

P16 Preparing for Success Evening and Revision Sessions

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

Preparing for Success Evening – Revision Sessions

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

Duke of Edinburgh Award for Year 9

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

The Leigh UTC GCSE Results 2021

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

The Leigh UTC Post 16 Results 2021

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

Challenge Partners Report

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

Relationships & Sex Education

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

End of Term

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

Challenge Partners Review

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

New Apprenticeships Standards launch at The Leigh UTC

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

Year 7 German – Speaking Sketches

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

Middle Years Programme in Language and Literature

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

Year 9 End of Term

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

Year 8 End of Term

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

Year 7 End of Term

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

The End of a Successful and Challenging Year

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

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 [...]

Online Booking Appointment Year 10 Parent Teacher Evening

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

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 [...]

Year 7Z art work

Help with Uniform Measurements from Brigade

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

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 [...]

Come to Code Club!

GL Assessments – English, Mathematics and Science tests

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

MP Gareth Johnson visits The Leigh UTC

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

Arriva Student Travel 2021-22

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

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 [...]

Year 10 test their electronics and programming skills!

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

Pre-Public Exams (PPEs)

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

Year 9 Posterization Art

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

Year 7 German Assessment

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

Years 7 & 8 Junior UK Maths Challenge

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

Annual Awards Event

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

Former Student Talks to Students

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

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 [...]

Launch of the Reward Shop at The Leigh UTC

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

Year 9 ‘Why Choose University?’ Talk

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

Year 9 Options Information 

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

UPDATE – Government COVID-19 Guidance for Schools

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

Progression Assessments

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

National Grid Apprenticeship

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

Braving the Shave

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

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 [...]

Year 10 English Sets

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

Computer Science Easter Revision Club

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

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 [...]

Year 10 BTEC Award in Enterprise – Component 3 Exam

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

LAT Easter Newsletter 2021

Please click here to view the LAT Easter Newsletter 2021.

Easter Traditions in Germany

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

Lateral Flow Testing

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

Uniform, Punctuality & Equipment

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

Years 7-9 Easter Revision

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

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 [...]

Year 9 Home Testing

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

Year 10 Home Testing

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

Year 12 and Year 13 Home Testing

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

Welcome back to School!

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

Year 10 English Lessons

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

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 [...]

Arrangements for the reopening of The Leigh UTC 

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

Your child’s return to school

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

IB Middle Years Programme

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

Teaching School Hub Designation

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

Y13’s EPQ presentations

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

International Safer Internet Day

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

Running Art

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

Russolo Puppy

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

Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 9th February 2021

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

Sanhan’s Dragon

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

Art Drawing

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

Field Update

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

Curricular work in Maths

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

Mental Health Links

If you think that you need someone to talk to at the moment – there [...]

Safer Internet Day Competition

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

Letter National Online Safety

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

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

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

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 [...]

Additional Mobile Data Request

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

BTEC Exams

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

The Leigh UTC becomes a National Online Safety Certified School

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

External BTEC Examinations

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

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 Year. [...]

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 [...]

Winter Planning – School Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions

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

Module 3 Return Date

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

LAT Winter Newsletter 2020

Please click here to view the LAT Winter Newsletter 2020.

Pre-Public Exams (PPEs)

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

Letter from Leigh Academies Trust

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

End of Term Letter – December 2020

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

UPDATE: Parent/Teacher Day Event

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

Rapid Career Development Programme at The Leigh UTC

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

Construction Youth Work Experience

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

Year 11 have started their Multitool project

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

Year 10 wrench project

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

Further and Higher Education

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

National Online Safety

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

Face Masks

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

Letter Module 2 MYP assessments parent letter

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

Operation Innovation Feedback

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

Remembrance day Video

Watch our Remembrance day video here

Module 2 – Raising standards

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

Letter from LAT’s CEO

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

Year 11 Multitool Project

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

Face Covering/Mask Update

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

Tap Wrench Project

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

Computing Club

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

Operation Innovation

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

Virtual Work Experience

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

Year 11 Screwdriver Project

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

Year 7 Module 1 Awards Assembly

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

GCSE English Literature textbooks available

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

Pre-Public Exams (PPEs)

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

Omas Apfelkuchenrezept! Lecker!

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

The Leigh UTC Alumni

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

Half Term Sessions Y13

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

Half Term Sessions Y11 and Lesson 6

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

#HelloYellow

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

World Mental Health Awareness Day

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

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 [...]

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​ [...]

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.

Plastic Pollution

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

Year 12 Students Engineering

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

Post-16 Study Sessions

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

Schools Week Article – How trusts can support schools to adopt AI safely

How trusts can support schools to adopt AI safely Executive teams have a responsibility to [...]

Former Labour Schools Minister visits University Technical College in Dartford

Please note, this article has been taken from FE News, to view this on their [...]

Trip to Germany

On 29th November, some of our students took part in a trip to Cologne in [...]

Learning Beyond the Curriculum Day

On 17th November, the Leigh UTC hosted our Learning Beyond the Curriculum (LBC) day.   [...]

Rochester Bridge Project

On Wednesday 6th December, some of our Year 7 students were lucky enough to be [...]

LAT Winter Newsletter 2023

We are delighted to present the Leigh Academies Trust Winter Newsletter 2023. Click here to [...]

LAT Nationally Recognised by TES

At The Leigh UTC, we are part of a larger trust of schools, known as [...]

Leaders in education Lord Baker and Matthew Coffey visit The Leigh UTC

On Friday, October 6th, 2023, The Leigh UTC had the distinct honour of hosting two [...]

GCSE Results Day 2023

The Leigh UTC continues to produce STEM professionals for future global markets. This is exemplified [...]

Year 12 Parent/Teacher Evening letter

Dear Parent/Carer, RE: Year 12 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 13th July  2023 – 4.30pm to [...]

Year 9 MYP Graduation & Community Project Exhibition

Dear Parents / Carers, Year 9 MYP Graduation & Community Project Exhibition – Friday 14th [...]

Leigh Academies Trust Visual Arts Competition

Leigh Academies Trust is excited to announce the launch of the cross-trust Visual Arts competition.  [...]

Years 11 & 13 Strike Day Lesson Plans – 27th April/2nd May 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, We are writing to you in regards to the strike days on 27th [...]

Years 7-10 Strike Day Lesson Plans – 27th April/2nd May 2023

Dear Parents/Carers, We are writing to you in regards to the strike days on Thursday [...]

Strike Action

Dear Parents/Carers, It is with regret that I am writing to inform you that further [...]

Year 8 Parent/Teacher Evening – Thursday 4th May 2023 (change of date)

Dear Parents/Carers, Due to the upcoming Teacher strikes due to take place on the 27th [...]

HPV Vaccination Programme Letter

Dear Parents and carers,  The HPV vaccine programme for girls started in 2008. This has [...]

Schools Week Article – How trusts can support schools to adopt AI safely

How trusts can support schools to adopt AI safely Executive teams have a responsibility to [...]

TES Article – How our trust has launched a 3-year digital road map

How our trust has launched a 3-year digital road map The CEO of 31-school Leigh [...]

LAT Winter Newsletter 2023

We are delighted to present the Leigh Academies Trust Winter Newsletter 2023. Click here to [...]

LAT Nationally Recognised by TES

At The Leigh UTC, we are part of a larger trust of schools, known as [...]

LAT Summer Newsletter 2023

Click here to view the LAT Summer Newsletter 2023

Leigh Academies Trust Visual Arts Competition

Leigh Academies Trust is excited to announce the launch of the cross-trust Visual Arts competition.  [...]

LAT Easter Newsletter 2023

Click here to view the LAT Easter Newsletter 2023

LAT Winter Newsletter 2022

Click here to view the LAT Winter Newsletter 2022

Strep A Infection Letter from LAT

Dear parents/carers You may have seen recent press coverage regarding Strep A infections in children, so I [...]

Face Coverings/Masks Update

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

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 [...]

Face Covering/Mask Update

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

The End of a Successful and Challenging Year

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

UPDATE – Government COVID-19 Guidance for Schools

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

Lateral Flow Testing

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

Year 9 Home Testing

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

Year 10 Home Testing

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