I want the best education possible for young people in Tamworth and the villages. Your children and grandchildren deserve the best.
Young people have a key role to play in the future of Tamworth and the villages, so I was delighted to meet with course reps from South Staffordshire College to discuss issues of importance to them.
We had a lively discussion about their views on the upcoming elections, apprenticeships, and what issues affect them most locally, such as public transport and future career goals. We also discussed what they thought the appropriate age was to vote and to use a smartphone.
(None of them thought it was appropriate to lower the voting age to 16.)
It was also interesting to hear from students across a range of courses, including Public Services, Sport, Early Years, Health and Social Care, Beauty, Business and Travel.
They were an ambitious and motivated group of young people who were confident and determined to make the most of the high standard of education provided by the college.
I look forward to visiting again soon.