The Trust
ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
We ‘transform lives through learning’ by providing exciting, innovative education for young people, with a focus on STEM subjects and employer engagement.
Our Vision
Transforming lives through learning
Our Learning Philosophy
At UTC Heathrow, our approach to teaching and learning is driven by a distinctive Learning Philosophy.
This philosophy has been developed by members of the Activate Learning group and recognises three essential elements for effective learning:
Our Mission
To ‘transform lives through learning’ by igniting confidence, expanding opportunities, energising the community and generating prosperity. Through our Learning Philosophy and core values of empowerment, enterprise, connectedness and transformation, we provide our students and staff with a safe and supportive environment in which to thrive.
Our Values
Empowerment, enterprise, connectedness and transformation
Brain
Our brains are capable of incredible things. From the study of neuroscience, we understand that the brain connects neurons to make networks. These networks strengthen and work faster through repeated use. We believe in hard work and recognise the value in working through our failures so that we are constantly learning and improving.
Motivation
We need to motivate ourselves in order to do the practice that strengthens the networks in our brains. By repeatedly demonstrating the relevance and impact of newly learnt skills and knowledge, we maintain our students’ motivation.
Emotions
Our emotional response to studying has a massive influence on how we learn. The more positive our learners’ emotional response to studying is, the more likely they are to engage with and remember what they’re learning.
At UTC Heathrow, this philosophy translates into an educational experience which offers:
- Opportunities to test new skills through practical, real-world projects
- Experiences of work which demonstrate the relevance and impact of knowledge
- A focus on developing independent learning skills, communication and teamwork
- A supportive learning environment which encourages students to take risks and learn from mistakes
Attributes for success
We help our learners identify which of these desirable attributes they have and which they can strengthen throughout their programme, ensuring their future employability is the focus throughout their studies.
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We would love to hear from you
UTC Heathrow
Potter Street
Northwood
HA6 1QG
Telephone: 01923 602 130
Our office hours are 8am – 4.30pm. Outside of these times, a voicemail service is in operation.
Email : info@heathrow-utc.org
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Key contacts
General Enquiries: Info@heathrow-utc.org
Admissions: admissions@heathrow-utc.org
Student Absence: attendance@heathrow-utc.org
Headteacher: Jasmit Kallah (Jasmit.kallah@heathrow-utc.org)
Deputy Head: Ian Wilkins (Ian.Wilkins@heathrow-utc.org)
Assistant Head & DSL (Michelle.Reeves@heathrow-utc.org)
Pastoral Support Manager & DDSL: Sarah Carey (Sarah.Carey@heathrow-utc.org)
SENDCO: Anita Nayyar (Anita.nayyar@heathrow-utc.org)
FIND US
We are within walking distance from Northwood Hills Tube station on the Metropolitan line, and the area is well served by local buses on Pinner Road and Joel Street.
Please note, as part of our Green Travel Plan, we do not allow our older students to bring cars to the UTC.
Get directions on Google Maps.
Our Partners
