The University Technical College (UTC) Lancashire opened in September 2013 and was originally called Visions Learning Trust. It was renamed in 2015. The specialisms of the UTC are engineering and construction. The UTC aims to provide technical education, linking to the skills and knowledge required for employment. The UTC is a smaller than average-sized secondary school for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is located in a former mill building and offers education to pupils in Burnley and the surrounding areas. The majority of pupils currently on roll are male. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is broadly in line with the national average. The vast majority of pupils speak English as their first language. The proportion of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or an education health and care plan is broadly in line with the national average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils eligible for the pupil premium is below the national average. (The pupil premium provides additional funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and children in the care of the local authority). The UTC’s main sponsor has recently changed and is now the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). The acting Principal and acting vice-principal took up their posts in January 2016. Prior to taking up their roles, they had previously provided support for developments in leadership and management and teaching and learning at the UTC. The Chair of the Governing Body is new in post and was appointed in October 2015. Inspection report: UTC Lancashire, 26–27 January 2016 7 of 10 The UTC did not meet the government’s floor standards in 2015. The floor standards are the minimum expectations for attainment and progress at the end of Key Stage 4. The UTC uses two providers of alternative education for a very small number of pupils. These are The Heights Free School and Coal Clough High School, a local authority pupil referral unit. The UTC receives support from the Baker Dearing Trust.