Training & Development
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AT UTC READING
Training & Development is a programme offered outside of curriculum time at UTC Reading for both our Secondary and Sixth Form students.
The aims of our Training & Development programme are to provide a compelling set of learning opportunities that our students can choose from, to enhance their personal and professional development and to support students in building character, developing specialist skills and knowledge, as well as broadening their horizons for future opportunities.
Held from 3-4pm on Thursdays, we provide opportunities for students to enrich their curriculum learning by partaking in clubs such as music, robotics, painting, sports and humanities.
Our Training & Development programme is much like CPD in the world of work.
EXAMPLES OF PATHWAYS OFFERED
- Sports (badminton, football, basketball)
- Creative (art, flatbrush painting, dance, drama, board games)
- Digital (professional qualifications, coding club)
- Science (Crest awards, astrophysics)
- Engineering & Technology (Green power race cars, 3D print club)
- Extended Project Qualification
ARKWRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
UTC Reading works in partnership with Arkwright, an Engineering Scholarship designed to inspire students to pursue their dreams and change the world as an outstanding engineer of the future. Every scholarship is sponsored by a commercial company, trade association, university, professional institution, armed service, government organisation, worshipful company, charitable trust or personal donor. This means that support is offered in various ways, for example, valuable hands-on work experience, support for a curriculum project and a personal mentor who can help students with aspects of their studies and career planning.
UTC Reading works with students when they are in Year 11 to prepare them for the application and the rigorous selection process.
Read more below about one of our students who was awarded an engineering scholarship!
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.
Our Partners
