Travel to UTC Reading

Train

The nearest train stations are Reading and Earley train stations. From Reading station, the UTC is approximately a 1.8 mile walk and from Earley it is just over one mile.

Bus

Bus routes from Reading town centre to Crescent Road include the number 17 (Reading Buses) and 190 (First Group). Many other buses stop at Cemetery Junction, which is a five minute walk from the UTC. 

Green transport

We actively encourage students to use environmentally friendly modes of transport such as car sharing and cycling. If you choose to cycle, we have plenty of bike racks at the UTC.

You can also hire a bike through Ready Bike; the nearest docking station to the UTC is in Palmer Park.

Post 16 bursary

Sixth Form students who face financial barriers that prevent them from continuing in Post 16 education can apply for a bursary. Full details and an application form can be found here.

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Year 10

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Year 12

Georgina Craven

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. 

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