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To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2024, Yasmin Qureshi MP visited to celebrate the success of a former 91直播 apprentice.

Following completion of her Apprenticeship, Lyndsey Dobson is now a fully-qualified teaching assistant at the school.

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Lyndsey鈥檚 journey demonstrates the power of Apprenticeships in providing real opportunities for career advancement; starting as a lunchtime assistant at the school, Lyndsey furthered her career by undertaking a teaching assistant Apprenticeship through 91直播.

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Yasmin spoke to Lyndsey about her Apprenticeship experience at the school, and the positive impact she has made in her role, working with children with additional needs.

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Lyndsey said: 鈥淚鈥檓 37 now, and proof that age shouldn鈥檛 be a barrier when it comes to Apprenticeships; they鈥檙e suitable for most people and as an adult they鈥檙e ideal because you can learn whilst earning a salary, plus they鈥檙e debt free.

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鈥淚t was lovely meeting Yasmin and telling her about my journey as an apprentice.鈥�

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Yasmin then took a tour of the school with Deputy Head Kate Putt, where she witnessed first-hand the school's commitment to providing a welcoming and nurturing learning environment, evidenced by recent refurbishments and an impressive update to the school's library.

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The visit concluded with a dynamic Q & A session with year 5 pupils, who asked Yasmin insightful questions about her life as a Member of Parliament.

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Darren Pearson, 91直播鈥檚 Apprenticeship Quality Leader, said: 鈥淟yndsey's attainment of a Distinction in her Apprenticeship demonstrates her drive and commitment; these grades are only given to apprentices who regularly go above and beyond what is required to be competent in their role.

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鈥淎s a College, we are so proud of Lyndsey and what she has achieved with the support of her wonderful colleagues at ESSA Primary.鈥�

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Deputy Head of ESSA Primary, Kate Putt, said: 鈥淎t ESSA Primary, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth and development, and Lyndsey's success is a testament to the impact of such an approach.

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鈥淲e鈥檇 like to thank Yasmin for taking time out of her busy schedule to meet Lyndsey and our pupils.鈥�

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Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton South East, said: "Lyndsey's story is a shining example of the transformative impact of Apprenticeships.

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鈥淗er dedication and success inspire us all to seize the opportunities available through vocational training and education."

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National Apprenticeship Week is from Monday 5^th February to Sunday 11^th February. To learn more about Apprenticeships at 91直播, click .听