We Won a British Diversity Award!
Students from Hedleys College received the incredible news that their Disability Awareness Training has earned a national title.
Students Michael, Harrison, James, Harvey, Finlay and former student Daniel headed to London for the esteemed.
The day started in style, travelling down to the capital with LNER who very kindly funded our travel to the big event.
The awards ceremony was held at Grovesnor House in London, hosted by Dr Ranj Singh and Charlene White. Our students were shortlisted for the Community Project of the Year Award for their Disability Awareness Training.
This training has been delivered to over 1200 people to date, where our students bravely share their stories and give insight into how we can be more inclusive as a society. Not only is the training met with exceptional reviews, but our students also grow in confidence each time they deliver.
And then, we won!
Our students danced the night away, knowing that they are officially an award-winning team and all the hard work had paid off. They even got to meet some celebrities, including television personality Christine McGuiness, Duncan James from the boyband Blue and Tasha Ghouri from Love Island!
Here鈥檚 what our award-winning students had to say:
鈥淭he best day ever and a dream come true鈥� – Harvey
鈥淔un and amazing that we came first鈥� – Harrison
鈥淟ost for words鈥� – Michael
鈥淚 enjoyed seeing all the celebrities and being in London. This has been my best London trip ever鈥� – Daniel
鈥淚 feel shocked鈥� – Finlay
鈥淵esterday was fantastic and out of this world鈥� 鈥� Finlay
We鈥檙e unbelievably proud of the hard work and dedication of both our students and staff. This award is even further recognition for the amazing impact that they make every day.
Our students were also joined by staff from Hedleys College, who shared their thoughts:
鈥淚 was impressed with how the students handled themselves and they were a credit to the college鈥� 鈥� Alan, Special Support Assistant
鈥淪o proud of everyone involved, they truly deserved the award鈥� 鈥� Karen, Special Support Assistant
鈥淪uch an amazing and prestigious achievement for our students and this just touches the surface of what they can strive to achieve in the future.鈥� 鈥� Gary, Assistant Principal
鈥淚t鈥檚 such a huge achievement that recognises the students鈥� hard work and showcases what Hedleys college is capable of鈥� 鈥� Jo, Principal
Congratulations!
