On Thursday 25th July 2024, I had the honour of being awarded Alumnus of the Year by BCU, where I completed my Masters in Educational Leadership. You can read a detailed article about the award on the BCU website, and watch a video of me receiving the award and delivering a speech at graduation below.
Read MoreOn November 5th 2019 I had the privilege of attending Worcester Cathedral for the University’s graduation ceremony. It was the first time I’d stepped in that building since I graduated from my Post Graduate Certificate in Education in 2011. That had been my second graduation in that building, I had graduated in 2010 following the completion of my degree. I was back, in a building that I know quite well, and I was graduating again, but this time was different. In July, I found out that the University of Worcester had chosen to honour me by awarding me a fellowship and inviting me to join their College of Fellows; in November the time had come to graduate.
Read MorePublished by Big White Shed in July 2017, Waiting at Bloomsbury Park is a collection of poems that explores the experiences of growing up in an underprivileged inner city setting, told from the perspective of somebody who has lived it, seen it, done it and grew up from it.
Read MoreProgression is about promoting the positive and always pushing for growth. Remember that as you listen.
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