This week we welcomed Alistair Strathern MP to Clarion, to visit the school and see first hand how we deliver for our students. The visit was focused on our Trusted Adult scheme, this is a first of its kind initiative where every student across the school nominates a trusted adult. This is someone for them to talk to about any issues or concerns they may have, no matter how small, fitting into our wider safeguarding strategy.

Mr Hunt held a discussion with our partners from Football Beyond Borders (FBB) to discuss the safeguarding measures and how this initiative could be a useful tool for schools across the country. Mr Strathern MP also sat in on a FBB session with our resident practitioners Andy and Natalie and Schools Programmes Manager Pedro and External Director Ceylon. The FBB programme has been working successfully with us for a number of years now. Currently with a group of our Year 9 students who are passionate about their work with FBB, this partnership encourages growth and builds skills in students to support them both in the classroom and beyond in their journey to adulthood.

Following the visit Headteacher, Mr Hunt also attended Houses of Parliament to further discuss the programmes and initiatives we utilise in supporting students' journeys in achieving great grades and great character. These are vital conversations in helping to develop national strategies and sharing lessons from our pioneering progress.