Launch of the Drayton Beaumont Academy in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House welcomes the launch of the Drayton Beaumont Academy, that took place on Friday 27 March 2026 at Newcastle College in Newcastle-under-Lyme; recognises the importance of the manufacturing sector to the history and future of Newcastle-under-Lyme and North Staffordshire; congratulates Drayton Beaumont, a local business based in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Newcastle College, under the leadership of Principal Craig Hodgson, on their commitment to ensuring that all the young people who call Newcastle-under-Lyme home are able to successfully develop the skills needed to get on and succeed in the manufacturing industry; welcomes the collective understanding of the benefits of apprenticeships to, and for, young people; notes that the launch was attended by key stakeholders, partners, industry leaders and the Hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme; and wishes all those involved in the Drayton Beaumont Academy the very best for the years ahead.