Bethany Hambelton, patient on the children’s ward at Basildon Hospital, has won the prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation’s Achievement Award (student level) for her determination and positive and pleasant attitude..
The Jack Petchey Foundation funds the Achievement Award. It’s a peer recognition scheme operating in grass roots youth clubs, youth organisations, secondary schools and uniformed organisations. The award winners get £250 which they must spend for the benefit of their club or school.
Children’s support service teacher, Sally-Ann Elkington, nominated Bethany for the award because despite being unwell she works tremendously hard at her maths, english and science GCSEs on the ward and at home. She’s always kind, generous and ready to support and help other children when in hospital.
Education at Basildon Hospital is provided by the Children’s Support Service, who get funding from Essex County Council. The team work with students from reception to year 11 who are unable to attend school for a period of time, due to medical reasons.
