[company_age]15.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Baker Dearing Educational Trust is a non-profit organization established in 2009 with the sole purpose of supporting University Technical Colleges (UTCs) in the United Kingdom. The organization plays a pivotal role in the UTC network, providing coordinated support, advocacy, and communication both within the network and to a broader audience. Baker Dearing's unique focus on UTCs sets it apart from other educational support organizations, making it an indispensable resource for these specialized institutions. The organization's mission is to ensure that all young people have access to a relevant, career-focused education with a STEM focus. Baker Dearing achieves this by providing UTCs with a variety of support services, including helping them achieve high standards, fostering a supportive community, and shaping the policy, regulatory, and media environment for UTCs. Baker Dearing is uniquely placed to provide this support, as it sits at the center of the UTC network and has strong relationships with key stakeholders. The organization is committed to demonstrating outstanding value for money and continually assesses the support it provides to UTCs. Baker Dearing is a relatively young organization, but it has already made a significant impact on the UTC program. The number of UTCs has increased by about a third in the past three years, and the network is greatly outpacing mainstream schools on the number of leavers progressing onto apprenticeships and technical degree-level courses. Baker Dearing is committed to continuing to support UTCs and ensure that they provide all young people with the opportunity to succeed in the 21st century.[/description][ps]Support services for University Technical Colleges (UTCs), including helping them achieve high standards, fostering a supportive community, and shaping the policy, regulatory, and media environment for UTCs.[/ps]