T Level Student of the Year 2024!

We received some major Ursuline Sixth Form news recently!

We are over the moon to announce that one of our Ursuline Sixth Form alumni Fernanda V (graduate 2023) was recently awarded the T-Level Student of the Year Award at the National Skills Awards 2024!

Upon receiving this accolade Fernanda shared these words..

“The Award represents so much more than a personal achievement—it’s a symbol of transformation, resilience, and the power of opportunities like T Levels to change lives.

Choosing to take the Ursuline Sixth Form Digital Production, Design, and Development T Level became the turning point in my life. It gave me purpose, equipped me with skills, and opened doors I never thought possible.

Today, I’m proud to be thriving in the field of AI at IBM, a path I couldn’t have imagined before this journey began.

This award isn’t just for me—it’s for every student who feels like they’re stuck, every young person wondering if they can break free from the limits of their circumstances. The answer is YES. Programs like T Levels are more than a qualification; they are a lifeline, a bridge to opportunity, and a platform for us to rise.

I’m forever grateful to the mentors and leaders who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Thank you to Rachael Louise Doyle, Anna Withrington, Jenny Taylor MBE, Halima Bhayat, & all the other amazing teachers at Ursuline Sixth Form, along so many others who walked with me on this path. 

Above all, I give thanks to God for His unwavering faithfulness and for being my strength when I doubted myself. Without Him, none of this would have been possible. 

Winning this award reinforces my passion to inspire others. To students out there: your potential is limitless, and programs like T Levels can help you turn that potential into a powerful reality. This is more than a moment of celebration; it’s a call to action. Let’s empower the next generation to rise above challenges, embrace opportunities, and make their mark on the world".

We're so proud of Fernanda, and our T Level team - and of course all our teachers who support our students to realise their potential every day.

Interested in discovering more about T Levels?
Find out more about our T Level offer at Ursuline Sixth Form here!