UTC Returns to Full Time Education

John Morrison, Principal of Lincoln UTC said: “I predict that most schools in England will struggle to offer a return to full time education for all students whilst maintaining social distancing. Some do not have the staff and others do not have the space.

Lincoln UTC is fortunate compared to other schools, our average class size was eighteen this year and therefore we have less of a job to do in achieving social distancing. We are also fully staffed in all subject areas. No members of the teaching staff have left this year and we made four new appointments just before lockdown.

The socially distanced timetable does have some unavoidable compromises and isn’t quite what we would offer students in normal times but, we believe, it will still deliver a quality full time education.”

Paul Birt, Chair of Governors at Lincoln UTC and Head of HR  – Smart Infrastructure Division at Siemens GB&I said: “The UTC is in a unique position to provide a return to full time education for all students even if the current restrictions and precautionary measures are still in place.

The safety of both students and staff is paramount, and we will continue to monitor the situation and the advice from the government throughout the summer and adapt our approach accordingly.”

Lincoln UTC is a specialist college for engineering, science, technology and maths; in  partnership with industry and the University of Lincoln.