Ron Dearing UTC

01/06/2026

Student takeover week! 🎉

This week our Year 14 Foundation Art students are taking over our social media to promote their upcoming exhibition!

Taking place at the Hull Artists Research Initiative, the exhibition celebrates the student's growth and evolution as emerging artists! ✨👏

Each of the seven students has created a unique installation, expressing their individual creative style through a range of art forms including concept art and street photography to ceramics, film, and more! 🏺📸

Throughout the week, the students will be sharing insights into their individual installations to give you a sneak peek of what to expect at the exhibition which opens on Saturday! 👀

We hope to see you there!

📆 June 6th - 11th
⏰ 11am – 4pm daily
📍 Hull Artists Research Initiative, 25 Francis Street, Hull, HU2 8DT.

29/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our talented students, Charlie and Isla, who have both been selected to play for county sports teams! 👏🎉

Charlie has earned a place in the Yorkshire Rugby Union Academy, whilst Isla is now a member of the Humber region’s Under 16 Hockey Team! 🏉🏑

Both young athletes have goals of pursuing sport professionally, and these achievements take them one step closer to realising their dreams!

👉Read more at: https://www.rondearingutc.com/double-sporting-success-for-ron-dearing-students/

27/05/2026

An exciting and educational session on team work and coastal safety! 🌊

We were thrilled to welcome members of the Humber Coastguard into school recently for an interactive workshop highlighting the role the Coastguard plays in keeping people safe. 🚤

We were especially excited to welcome former student, Luke Seward back to Ron Dearing, to hear all about his role in the Coastguard team! 👏

It was a great day which not only opened student's eyes to the vital role the Coastguard plays, but also put their team work and communication skills to the test through fun, interactive activities.

26/05/2026

Introducing Employer Review - our brand new series featuring feedback from our valued Employer Partners! 🎉

First up is one of our Major Partners, C4DI ! 👏The team at C4DI have welcomed our students for work experience placements, supported employability training and much more!

Here's what Marketing and Comms Coordinator, Kaitlin Lander, had to say about the students who participated in the work experience at the business. 💭

👉If you're an Employer Partner and would like to share feedback for our Employer Review drop us a message or email [email protected] !

22/05/2026

We’re shortlisted! 🏆🎉

We’re incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for the Training Provider Skills Champion of the Year award in the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 alongside our Founding Partner, Spencer Group ! 👏

This week our Principal Sarah Pashley, and Spencer Group ’s HR Director Yvonne Moir, took part in filming ahead of the awards to discuss the strength of the partnership between education and industry, and the importance of creating high quality opportunities for the next generation. 🎥

We're looking forward to celebrating with all the finalists at the awards in July!

20/05/2026

Students who are working towards their The Duke of Edinburgh's Award recently completed a 6-mile practice hike to prepare for their expedition later this summer! 🥾🚶‍♂️

This group of 11 students took on the trail near Welton to sharpen their map reading, compass skills, and teamwork. 🗺️🌳

Stay tuned in the coming months to see how they get on with the real thing! 👏

18/05/2026

Don't miss this! 👀

Our Year 14 art students invite you to their end of year exhibition - Before the Breakthrough. 🎨🖌️

Come along to help us celebrate the student's growth and development as young artists, whilst being immersed in a range of thought provoking art installations.

Each of the seven students has created a unique installation, expressing their individual creative style through a range of art forms including concept art and street photography to ceramics, film, and more! 🏺📸

We’d love to see you there - no need to book!

📆 June 6th - 11th
⏰ 11am – 4pm daily
📍 Hull Artists Research Initiative, 25 Francis Street, Hull, HU2 8DT.

Read more about the exhibition at: https://bit.ly/3QNZMzg

14/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Yvonne Moir from our Founding Partner, Spencer Group who has been shortlisted for the Apprentice Ambassador of the Year award at the East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards!

Yvonne has played an integral role in championing apprenticeships and supporting our young people to prepare for their next steps!

We are delighted to announce that our Group HR Director, Yvonne Moir, has been shortlisted for the Apprentice Ambassador of the Year award at the East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026 👏

Yvonne has played a key role in championing apprenticeships across Spencer Group and Ron Dearing UTC for many years, helping to create opportunities, support development, and inspire the next generation entering the industry.

Congratulations also to the other nominees:
• Jakki Lovewell – Nicholas Associates Group
• Fiona Gamwell – Hudson Contract
• Natalie Stevenson – First Intuition Yorkshire and Humber

A fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved recognition for Yvonne’s continued commitment to apprenticeships and people development.

Good luck to all finalists - we'll see you on Thursday, 18th June at the MKM Stadium for the awards ceremony!

13/05/2026

Congratulations to Year 13 student, James Bedford, who recently passed his Japanese Language Proficiency Test! 👏🎉

James is interested in pursuing a career in computing and software development with his ultimate goal being to work in Japan, which is home to many of the world's leading tech companies. 💻

To work towards his dream of relocating, James joined our Japanese Enrichment Club to learn the language and deepen his understanding of the culture. 🇯🇵 After passing the first level of the proficiency test with flying colours, James is now preparing to take the next level later this year.

A special thank you to our wonderful Japanese tutor Kinuko Ketley for running the Japanese Enrichment Club and supporting James through his test! 🤍

11/05/2026

You're invited! 🎉

Join us for 'Before the Breakthrough', a breathtaking exhibition from our Year 14 art students. 🎨🖌️

This exhibition celebrates the culmination of their time at Ron Dearing, showcasing their growth as emerging artists. You'll see an impressive range of work, from concept art and street photography to ceramics, film, and more! 🏺📸

Each of the seven students has created a distinct installation, expressing their individual creative style and often exploring themes and issues that hold personal significance.

We’d love to see you there!

📆 June 6th - 11th
⏰ 11am – 4pm daily
📍 Hull Artists Research Initiative, 25 Francis Street, Hull, HU2 8DT.

Read more about the exhibition at: https://www.rondearingutc.com/ron-dearing-students-showcase-talent-in-hull-exhibition/