John of Gaunt School invited a guest speaker to talk to parents about how best to help build their child's confidence and resilience so they can become a strong, happy and independent adults.

This presentation from Dr Dominique Thompson which lasted around two hours and saw almost 200 parents attend was said to be a huge success.

Dr Thompson is an award winning GP, young people’s mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author and educator, with over 20 years of clinical experience caring for students, including as a police and expedition doctor.