Natasha Duffy didn’t let the demands of being a new mum stop her chalking up a series of top A-level results.
The single mum, from Urmston, is heading for Manchester Metropolitan University after earning an A* in psychology, A in sociology and B in English literature.
The 20-year-old said after leaving Urmston Grammar School with good GCSEs at 16 she started work in customer care before becoming pregnant with Isabelle.
She said: "I always wanted to go back to college and when I became pregnant I realised that I was going to have to sort things out – so I decided to take my A-levels. It kind of made me grow up and face the fact that I couldn’t carry on the way I had been. It’s made me realise what I want for my future.
"Isabelle was only six months old when I started, but the college helped and that made it easier. I’m really pleased and I’m so shocked about the A*, I wasn’t expecting it."
Natasha will take a degree in English and sociology starting in September and Isabelle, now two, will go into childcare while she is at lectures.
"I’ll get a support grant for 80 per cent of the costs and I’ll have to earn the money to find the rest but it’ll be worth it," she said.
"I know it will be hard when everyone is out partying but I’m sure I’ll cope. It’s not ideal obviously but I’m really looking forward to meeting new friends as well as starting the course.
"I knew it would be hard to work my way up in a job so having a degree will help me a lot."
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What a star! I too did A levels and University with 2 young children, and its a constant battle. This is what we call motivation! Well done Natasha, its a refreshing change to see someone strive for better!
A fine example to all young people, well done Natasha and all the best for your future studies.
You are an inspiration to many people with drive and ambition. You are not the first single mum to progress and reach hard targets, but you are one of the few who have. I wish you all the best for your future. "Education us the most powerful possession you can possess"
I have recently discovered i am pregnant, after being accepted onto a university course i have waited 2 years to get onto, I'm 20 and wondered if i would be able to study with a new born, or would it be too difficult.. you are an inspiration!
and i thank you for that, truely! Congratulations and show your daughter what wonderful things life can bring :) xxx
I am planning to go to college and have a 1 year old, was wondering how I would fit it in with a full time job also, but I am sure I will manage and it will be a much better future, well done, your daughter will be proud of you.