Prime Minister visits London College

Mr Brown chatted to students in their second year of the Young Apprenticeship in Cookery and Food Preparation about work options and vocational courses. He was joined by Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls who outlined the Government's plans to deal with the long-term problem of teenagers not in education, employment or training (NEETs) and the Secretary of State for Innovations, Universities and Skills, John Denham. Andy Wilson, Principal of Westminster Kingsway College, said: "We were delighted to welcome the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families to Westminster Kingsway College. They were able to find out exactly how a further education college such as Westminster Kingsway can encourage younger students to stay on in education and provide them with the necessary skills which will equip them for the future." Anton Richards was just one of the students who met with Mr Brown today. Anton is taking the Young Apprenticeship in Cookery and Food Preparation whilst studying for his GCSEs at Pimlico School in Westminster. Anton said: "I decided to join the Young Apprenticeship programme because I knew that it would give me a good base for moving in to the Hospitality industry. It's been hard work, especially as I am studying for my GCSEs at the same time, but it's worth the effort. I now feel ready to move on to the BTEC National Diploma Hospitality and become a full-time Westminster Kingsway student." Westminster Kingsway College offers a wide range of vocational courses, including Young Apprenticeships in Cookery and Food Preparation, Performing Arts and Art and Design.