Paige Povey and Christopher Pelan were just 2 of a total 24 cadets from Cornwall ACF who have completed a BTEC First Diploma in Public Services through CVQO this year. 18 of these (including Paige and Christopher achieved a Distinction Star grade which is equivalent to 2 A*s and 2 As at GCSE.

Their VQ Officer Lt Col Les Donnithorne was extremely proud of the success of his cadets.  He knows that for several of them, this qualification will make all the difference between a place in college or becoming one of the ‘NEETs' (not engaged in education or training) this September.

The cadets were presented with their Diplomas by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Lady Mary Holborow JP at the Cornwall ACF visitors day at Browndown Camp in August.

Both Paige and Christopher are members of the Cornwall ACF band which made its first public appearance yesterday at HMS Victory.  Paige, an accomplished musician, is also studying towards a BTEC First Diploma in Music through CVQO. When she completes she will have added the equivalent of an additional 8 GCSEs to her CV all earned in her own time and through her hobby.