Arguments about the content and structure of the curriculum for 14- to 18-year-old students in England continue apace, not least as a consequence of the National Curriculum review and proposed changes to qualifications. However, the majority of initiatives aimed at providing high-quality and rigorous technical pathways from age 14 onwards have failed to match those provided in many European countries. The creation of university technical colleges (UTCs), 14-18 schools sponsored by universities and employers, has provided an opportunity to plan and provide a new approach to the curriculum.