Category Archives: Work experience

NHS Careers Day

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Please find below the information for the NHS Careers Day to be held at the hospital on 15 July 2015. Please note that in previous years this has been the Introduction to Medicine course, however this year The Royal Berks Hospital has decided to change … Continue reading →

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Media Trip to The Guardian

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Well done to all those who got to school for 6.00am to go to London and visit the Guardian.  It was a really insightful visit and sitting in on the morning editorial meeting was a glimpse into the cutting edge … Continue reading →

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Things teenagers dread the most and the most important things employers are looking for!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by 6th Form Team

This is an interesting survey completed by the National Citizen Service: Things teenagers dread the most: 1. First job interview 2. Sitting an exam 3. Talking with their parents about sex 4. Going on a blind date 5. Writing a … Continue reading →

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Elevate Me – careers advice in Reading

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Elevate Me is the place for 16-24 year olds in Reading to get help, advice and support on employment, work experience, volunteering and mentoring.  It is an all-encompassing site bringing together support and advice from many of the agencies operating … Continue reading →

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Future Learn

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This is a timely reminder that there are some excellent free online courses that are offered via Future Learn.  These are online courses organised and run by universities that enable you to expand your knowledge in certain areas or improve … Continue reading →

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Barclays Lifeskills

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Barclays have produced some excellent resources to help young people become more employable.  They have advice on how to produce a CV, the do’s and don’ts of interviews, personal skills, work experience advice, work experience placements.  All you need to … Continue reading →

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University of Reading – Meteorology Work Experience Programme for February 2015

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This popular programme is available to students in Years 10 to 13. The work experience gives students a real insight into the field of Meteorology and allows them to use the state of the art facilities based at the University of … Continue reading →

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Work Experience

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Hi everyone -hope you are enjoying the summer break.  Anyone out there a bit bored?????  If so, you could do some volunteer work at Basildon House – it could look good on your UCAS or job application AND it will … Continue reading →

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