Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

take every opportunity! Don’t take your school years for granted and work hard – it’s only for a short time!

Greatest achievements: Becoming a secondary school teacher aged 22. Moving to London and trying to make a difference in an inner city school.

Enjoy the process, work hard and don’t let the haters stop you following your passions and interests

Greatest achievements: Managing to get a Degree Apprenticeship in the final month of school, after having applied for a traditional undergraduate degree.

Do everything in your power to achieve your goals. It may not go as intended or the route you planned, but there is always a way; it is your responsibility to make sure that setbacks aren’t the end of your story.

Greatest achievements: Dealing with initial rejection from university and making the most of my year out. Despite the initial setback, I worked as a shop assistant and a caseworker for an MP, gaining experience, saving money and eventually getting accepted into my chosen university. I’m optimistic about what post-university life holds.