A Year 10 Health and Social class were thrilled to be given a talk by midwife and writer, Anna Kent. Kent is a humanitarian aid worker, NHS nurse and midwife. After receiving a Nursing Master's Degree from the University of Nottingham, she completed a Diploma in Tropical Nursing in London and joined Medecins Sans Frontieres  (Doctors Without Borders) in 2007. She gained her First Degree in Midwifery in 2010 and has worked as a midwife across the world, including South Sudan, Haiti, Bangladesh and the UK. Her books include 'Frontline Midwife: My Story of Survival and Keeping Others Safe' (2023).

During the session the students were enthralled . One Year 10 pupil said 'I have been inspired by the talk by Anna Kent - I want to become a midwife '. Another said ' I found the humanitarian aid worker perspective fascinating as I want a career in this '. Kent exclaimed ' go out and find your passion for helping others and saving lives - working in a different country has enabled me to develop and to grow as a person alongside nurturing those important skills for life'. Mark Chutter, Head of Performing Arts who organised the event, said ' my thanks to Anna for such a powerful and emotive talk . The guest speaker sessions here at Wey Valley Academy are intrinsic to  developing career aspirations for our students here in Weymouth and beyond'.