“As soon as I found out what a BTEC was, I knew it was perfect for me and the way I work best, as it has such a big focus on coursework. From my first day I knew I had made the right decision as I made new friends and connections with my teachers. I am finishing college with better grades than I could ever had thought of getting - my tutors had such a big part in pushing me to achieve my grades.”

Mary achieved Triple Distinction*, the equivalent of 3 A* at A Level, and continued at Kingston University studying a degree in Midwifery.