Our Careers Vision: 

Each and every student will achieve their true potential and be prepared for the ever-changing world of work 

Our Careers Aims:

• To enable students to make informed decisions about their future, especially with regard to further and higher education, apprenticeships, and other training and career opportunities.  
• To enable students to manage the transition from school to new roles and situations
• To inspire students and give them an understanding of the adult world of employment, locally and nationally
• To develop character and resilience and give them the skills required to function in life and work through enrichment activities and The Pledge
• To develop students’ knowledge, skills and understanding through settings and scenarios that relate to the employment sector through deeper applied learning
• To encourage attainment and lifelong learning so that students can achieve their goals, cope with change and be prepared to take advantage of opportunities throughout their life
• To give all students the same opportunities so they achieve the best outcomes for them personally

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We work with organisations such as a careers advice service, the Careers & Enterprise Company, the University of Reading and other universities, as well as local further education and training providers. We have good long term relationships with many local businesses and employers, such as FSP, CISCO, Rutherford Appleton Laboratories, the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the Army and Syngenta, who provide volunteers from the world of work to help with events and activities.

For information relating to careers education please contact Kate Thomson, the Careers & Employability Skills Coordinator by email to kthomson@readinggirlsschool.net or telephone: 0118 9861336