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Brendan Byrne

September 2014

Employed

Employer

St Basil’

Job Title

Young Worker

I began studying at St Francis in 2009 and finished my GCSE’s in 2014. I then went on to sixth form at St Francis and
completed my A levels in 2016. I went to Sheffield Hallam University to study Criminology, and completed my studies in
May 2020, graduating in November 2021.
After that I gained employment at St Basil’s in Redditch, working with young people aged 16-25 affected by homelessness, I
worked in their supported accommodation working as a progression coach, helping them with personal issues and
preparing them for independent living


Dan Shephard

September 2011

Employed

Employer

-

Job Title

Chartered Structural Engineer

I studied at St Francis of Assisi for both my GSCEs and A-Levels. I left in 2013. During Sixth Form I
completed further work experience to try out the construction industry. After deciding that structural
engineering was for me, I applied to university for a 5-year Master’s sandwich course in Civil
Engineering. I completed a year in industry in the middle of the course, where I worked for a structural
engineering firm for 15 months.


Jess Walton

September 2016

Employed

Employer

South Australia

Job Title

Solicitor and Barrister

After finishing school, I commenced my Undergraduate LLB Law with Criminology at The University of Sheffield.
September 2018 – I commenced my Masters LLM LPC Professional Legal Practice at The University of Law.
November 2019 – I commenced working as a Paralegal.
February 2020 – I moved to Adelaide, South Australia.
April 2020 – I commenced working as a Law Clerk.
September 2022 – I was admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia as a Solicitor and
Barrister.
During my time at Sixth Form and Uni, I completed various volunteer/work experience roles in various different law firms


About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed