Celebrating Anne’s Contribution to Youth Social Action at National Conference

Anne Draper, our Youth Social Action (YSA) Apprentice, delivered an inspiring session titled "The Importance of Embedding Youth Social Action in Further Education: Best Practice Examples of Student Engagement, Development and Connectivity" at the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Annual Conference in Birmingham.

Anne’s presentation focused on the vital role of YSA apprentices across the nation and the positive impact they have had within colleges. She joined a select panel of apprentices from colleges nationwide, sharing innovative ways to incorporate social action into education and highlighting the significant benefits to students and local communities.

Ben Knocks, Vice Principal at Weston College, praised Anne’s achievements, stating, “Anne has been such a powerful advocate of social action and has spearheaded a real focus on this across the College. I am so pleased that Anne has had the opportunity to talk about and celebrate on a national scale what she has achieved in the role. Whether it be facilitating the only political hustings in the town for the election, supporting a wide range of social action projects, and truly embedding this within our curriculum. Anne is a real asset to Weston College, and her work has positively contributed to the opportunities of so many young people in our community.”

Anne’s role in the YSA Program underscores Weston College’s commitment to empowering students, fostering community engagement, and enhancing educational experiences through social action initiatives.

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