Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

At Engineering UTC North Lincolnshire, pupils' education is closely aligned with the world of work. Pupils' learning focuses on the key sectors in the local labour market. Pupils benefit from a curriculum enriched with opportunities to engage with employers and higher education settings which specialise in these fields. Pupils enjoy the mature business environment of the school. The relationship between adults and pupils mirrors that of employer and employee. Pupils respond well to this. Pupils behave well in lessons. They know the importance of using the engineering machinery safely. Pupils have a strong understanding of health and safety in the school and workplace. Bullying is very rare within the school. Pupils are confident to raise any concerns they do have with adults. They know they will be listened to. Pupils access a diverse range of extra-curricular activities that reflect their interests. Leaders have provided some of these activities following suggestions from pupils. Pupils develop their leadership skills in roles such as 'loyal leaders' on the student council. Pupils have led initiatives to reduce energy use in the school and have won a national competition with their design for an energy efficient phone charger. Pupils improve their presentation skills and their self-esteem through these opportunities. Pupils leave the school well prepared for the next steps in their education, employment or training. Many progress to university courses or apprenticeships within their specialist area of engineering.

What the school should improve

• In some lessons, teachers do not systematically check what pupils know before pupils progress to independent work. This can result in misconceptions going uncorrected and pupils' progress through the curriculum slowing. Leaders should ensure that staff routinely check what pupils know and adapt their teaching based on the information they have gathered.
• Too many disadvantaged pupils are regularly absent. These pupils miss important learning and enrichment opportunities. This slows their progress through the curriculum. Leaders should continue to develop their attendance systems to remove barriers to regular attendance for disadvantaged pupils.

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