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Open Evenings 2026

The masterclasses are primarily aimed at students considering Year 12 entry (post-16 education) or Year 14 entry (Level 4). However, if you are currently in Year 10 or Year 13 and would like to attend, you are very welcome to sign up.Throughout the Open Day, we will also be running 30-minute taster sessions in a range of exciting creative areas, including:SFX Make-up Masterclass 11.15 – 11.45 Editing Masterclass 11.15 – 11.45 Lighting Masterclass 11.15 – 11.45Costume Masterclass 11.15 – 11.45 Acting for Screen Masterclass 12.15 – 12.45 Television Multi-Cam Masterclass 12.15 – 12.45 Scenic Painting Masterclass 12.15 – 12.45 Directing Masterclass 12.45 – 1.15Foley Masterclass 12.45 – 1.15 This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience, explore your creative interests, and discover the wide range of career pathways available within the creative industries.You are welcome to sign up for as many masterclasses as you wish. Please note that you will need to refresh the page and complete a separate registration for each Masterclass you would like to attend.

Thank you for booking a place at our Open Morning on Saturday 17th October. We are delighted to say that the response has been unprecedented. Over 1,000 people have signed up to visit, the highest number we have ever seen, and it is a real reflection of the growing reputation of UTC Derby Pride Park as the place to be for young people with ambitions in engineering, health science and advanced STEM. To make sure everyone has a great experience on the day, I would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to plan your visit using the information below. Please choose the Principal's talk that suits you and plan your visit around it. The talks will take place at the following times:9:15am Year 9 entry9:45am Post 16 (Year 12 entry)10:15am Year 9 entry10:45am Post 16 (Year 12 entry) The event runs from 9am to 12pm. Because of the sheer volume of visitors, we are asking families to limit their visit to around one hour where possible. The best way to do this is to arrive around 15 minutes before your chosen talk, then explore our specialist subject areas either before or after the presentation. Our staff and students will be on hand throughout to answer your questions and show you what makes our curriculum so different. Pride Park will be busy, so please allow extra time for your journey. Parking is available next door at Derby College and EMR, and we would encourage families to car share where possible. Derby railway station is also within walking distance if you prefer to travel by train. If you have not yet applied, applications are open now at https://www.utcderby.org.uk/apply/. The deadline for Year 9 applications is 31st October, and applications received after this date will be placed on the waiting list. The deadline for Post 16 applications is 31st January. Given the level of interest this year, I would strongly encourage you to apply early. If you have any questions before the day, please contact us at derbyadmin@utcderby.org.uk. Thank you for your interest in UTC Derby Pride Park. We cannot wait to show you around on Saturday.

This open event is for all prospective students and their families interested in Year 12 entry (post-16 education) and Year 14 (Level 4). It’s a chance to explore our facilities, meet current students, and speak with our expert staff.We will also be running 30-minute taster sessions throughout the day in the following areas: Directing & Screen Performance, Film & TV, Hair & Make-up for TV, Theatre and Film, Lighting and Sound for Live Performances, and Set, Props and Costume.This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on and discover a range of creative career pathways.Please note: If you would like to attend a masterclass as part of this event, please first register for the Open Day. Once you have signed up, you can then register for your chosen masterclass via BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy

Our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Tuesday 20th October 2026 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. You need to book a ticket to attend the presentation from the Sixth Form team and you will need to supply details of the adults and names/school of the Yr11 students attending the presentation. All people attending the presentation must have a valid ticket booking. If the presentations are fully booked, you are still able to come and tour the site.

October 2026Dear Student, Parent or CarerOpportunities in the Sixth Form Evening – Tuesday 20 October 2026You are warmly invited to our ‘Opportunities in the Sixth Form Evening’ on Tuesday 20 October 2026.As a Year 11 student, your thoughts will have started to focus on what lies beyond GCSE. This event is acrucial evening - even if you think that A levels might not be for you, it is a great chance to find out about whatelse we offer in the Sixth Form at Redborne and speak to members of staff and students about the availablecourses. Whatever decision you make about the next stage of your educational career, it is important to makethat choice from an informed point of view - that’s why we would love to see you, so we can try and find aprogramme of study that suits you. We would urge you to come along and find out what is available for you. At the evening, you will have the chance to:• Question subject staff and existing sixth form students about their subjects and courses. This will beavailable from 5pm to 7:30pm to offer information and answer queries linked directly to subjects.• Attend a presentation where you can find out about the curriculum, life in the Sixth Form and how ourSixth Form could give you the route to your future career. Presentations will take place at 5:00pm,5:50pm, and 6:40pm in the Connolly Hall.• Chat to senior staff and students about what the Sixth Form has to offer. This can be done over lightrefreshments that will be available in the Sixth Form canteen in the Connolly building. Come along andtalk to us - we will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.• Visit the Culcheth Centre and talk to current sixth formers about how they use the space and how lifein the Sixth Form is different to Year 11. You will also be able to find out what careers support weoffer in the sixth form along with opportunities beyond the curriculum. Car parking is always under pressure on such evenings in North School. Therefore, could we ask that, if youwish to travel by car, you park in South School on the hard surface area outside the gym and walk up to NorthSchool. Please arrive early, leaving plenty of time to park and walk to the Connolly Hall so that presentationsmay start promptly. We look forward to welcoming you to Redborne and helping in any way we can.Yours sincerely Mrs M JonesHead of Sixth Form