Josh was nominated for his consistently positive approach to learning. Teachers have praised him for always being engaged in lessons and for trying his very best every day. His commitment, determination and resilience have played a key role in the progress he has made.

Through his hard work and dedication, Josh has made significant progress. This milestone reflects both his personal development and his readiness to take on new challenges, supported by staff every step of the way.

Staff highlighted Josh’s journey as a strong example of how perseverance, effort and the right support can enable students to thrive. His phased return to mainstream lessons marks an important step in his ongoing progress.

The Jack Petchey Outstanding Achiever Award recognises young people who go above and beyond in their personal development, and Josh is a highly deserving recipient. We are incredibly proud of his achievements and look forward to seeing him continue to grow and succeed.

“I was really surprised and proud to receive the Jack Petchey Outstanding Achiever Award. I’ve worked hard to get to this point, and it means a lot to know my teachers have noticed. I’m also thinking about how I can use the £300 prize money to share a reward experience with my classmates, as they’ve supported me along the way.” Josh.S – Year 9