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Year 12
Georgina Craven
Executive Director of SEND (SENCo)
Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world.
APPLY TO JOIN UTC READING
At UTC Reading we manage our own admissions, so you will need to apply directly to us to be considered for a place in Year 10 or our Sixth Form.
If you are interested in studying with us, please apply for a place as soon as possible. There are no fees to be a UTC student and no tests to join in Year 10.
What happens after I apply?
You will get a confirmation email. You need to check the link to confirm your account. We’ll then keep in touch via email, so please remember to check them regularly – we don’t want you to miss out! And you’ll also receive updates with the latest news, so you have a taste of what to expect when you join us.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch throughout the year if you have any questions – big or small.
For any queries you can contact us at: enquiries@utcreading.org.uk
APPLY FOR
Year 10
APPLY FOR
Year 12
Georgina Craven
Executive Director of SEND (SENCo)
Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world.