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Pupils from poorer backgrounds are being offered practical training at school to become doctors in an effort to diversify the medical profession.A federation including Mossbourne Academy, the school
Stephen was just like most young people: he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, he worked hard in school and at his part-time job. With a passion for maths, art and design, he had dreams of becoming an architect, hoping to one day make a positive impact in his local area and the wider community.
Whilst Stephen never got to live out his dream, his Foundation strives to help ensure other young people do. Stephen Lawrence Day is about nurturing the youth of today, helping them achieve their goals and show them they have a voice, as well as improving society for everyone.
Chloe Wills has received an offer for Cambridge
- Credit: Brampton Manor Academy
Chloe Wills, who is eligible for free school meals, was offered a place to study natural sciences at Cambridge University.
She said: “An important part of applying to top universities is believing that you actually have a chance, which Brampton reassures you of from the beginning.”
The school is not the only one in the borough celebrating university offers.
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form, East Ham, has more than 90 per cent of its students going to Russell Group universities.
More than 50 will be going on to study medicine and several are expected to land places at America’s most prestigious universities.