Stafford College Access to HE Learners Celebrate Success at Annual End-of-Year Awards
19 June 2026
Adult Learning
NSCG Stafford College hosted it's annual end-of-year awards for its Access to Higher Education students, marking a year of hard work, perseverance, achievement and personal growth.
Coming together to reflect on a life-changing year, students and staff celebrated the achievements of their peers who successfully completed the intensive 10-month Access course, recognising the dedication, resilience and commitment they have demonstrated throughout their studies.
During the event, a range of awards were presented to individual students in recognition of their outstanding achievements, personal challenges, hard work and the positive impact they had during their studies across the various Access to HE pathways.
The celebration marked a journey of personal discover for many of the adult learners. By taking the brave step back into education, these adult students have overcome many barriers and have embraced every opportunity that has come their way to achieved their Access to HE Diploma. As they look ahead to university, they do so with the knowledge, confidence and ambition to pursue their chosen careers.
Our worthy winners by course pathway are:
HEALTH PROFESSIONS (DAY)
Outstanding Contribution in Psychology: Georgina Francis
Most Progress in Psychology: Ash DeāLeon
Outstanding Contribution in Biology: Jordan Peet-Martin
Most Progress in Biology: Kalicia Henriques
Outstanding Contribution in Health Studies: Zoe Watkin
Most Progress in Health Studies: Rebecca Flaherty
Overall Study Skills: Rebecca Flaherty
HEALTH PROFESSIONS (BLENDED LEARNING):
Outstanding Contribution in Psychology: Hayden Colclough
Outstanding Contribution in Biology: Justyna Rurka
Health Studies Outstanding Contribution in Health Studies: Gabrielle Bailey
Overall Study Skills Student: Rebecca Palmer
OVERALL ADULT STAFFORD STUDENT OF THE YEAR FOR ACCESS STAFFORD: SARABANDING CEESAY
Commenting on the awards, Anthony Walton, Curriculum Manager for Access to Higher Education said: "Congratulations to all of our Access to HE learners on reaching this significant milestone. It has been inspiring to witness the progress each student has made and the supportive community they have built together. We are immensely proud of everything they have achieved and the challenges they have overcome to reach this point.
As they take their next steps towards university and their chosen careers, we wish them every success for the future and look forward to seeing all they go on to accomplish."
Could this be you in just 12 months time? To find about more about studying an Access to HE Diploma at Stafford College, visit nscg.ac.uk/adults.