Post by Siân Cleaver-Bailey

An inspiring start to the staff Inset day, listening to award-winning author Katriona O'Sullivan share her story. Her bestselling memoir, Poor, tells the remarkable story of growing up in poverty and overcoming immense challenges through education, determination, and resilience. It’s a powerful reminder that your circumstances don’t have to determine your future. Katriona’s honesty, strength, and message of hope were truly inspiring. She showed that with perseverance, self-belief, and the support of others, anyone regardless of their background can achieve incredible things. Which I, can totally relate to! Thank you for sharing such a powerful story and leaving us all with something to reflect on.