What does it take to become a Star Student
Star Students are nominated by any member of the AL team – every Star Student receives a £25 Amazon voucher!
Take a look at our latest Star Students.
Nominations are based on students who have stood out because of:
- Their attitude to their studies
- Their progress with their studies against their learning plan
- Challenges they have overcome
- Any other noteworthy factor
Other noteworthy factors:
A good example of a noteworthy factor is how our students contribute to society. We’d like to celebrate all the good things that our students do such as raising money for charity and volunteering. So twice a year our star student award will focus on what people do for their communities. Please let us know how you volunteer and you could be our Star Student.

Star Student February 2024: Samiyah Ashton
I wanted to achieve a qualification in accounting, having worked in accounts doing bookkeeping for 4 years, but I didn’t know where to start. I applied for an apprenticeship at

Star Student January 2024: Symon Carlson
After having an interest in finance throughout secondary school, I decided to commit to these studies at A-Level, having taken Accounting, Business and Economics A-Levels. After completing my A-Levels, I

Star Student November 2023: Alex Statton
After completing my A levels that included maths and economics, I started working as an apprentice at Helen’s Accountancy in June 2021. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time there and

Star Student October 2023: Adam Stone
I have always had a keen interest in finance and I enjoyed studying Maths, Business and Economics in college. Following on from college I undertook an accountancy apprenticeship at Albert

Star Student September 2023: Marci Hutchins
My journey began in 1988 when I was 17. I did bookkeeping and payroll as part of a YTS (Youth Training Scheme), but went into Admin rather than accounts. In

Star Student July 2023: Morgan Squire
Studying A Level Business and Accountancy in college spiked my interest in the world of accounting and the multiple career opportunities it offers. Undertaking the AAT Level 4 accounting apprenticeship

Star Student June 2023: Kimberley Holley
I started my accountancy journey when I first started working for our Family business where I took on the role of Bookkeeping and I decided it best to study the

Star Student May 2023: Ronan O’Connell
Having grown up in a family business, I have always had an interest in the accounting side of the business so since I decided to take a year out