Councillor Ishtiaq Ahmed inspires students with talk on belonging and good citizenship

At Beckfoot Upper Heaton, we are proud to nurture well-rounded, socially responsible young people. This week, we were delighted to welcome Councillor Ishtiaq Ahmed, who spoke with our Year 7 and 8 students about belonging, community, and human values, emphasising how empathy, respect, and shared responsibility are the foundation of positive citizenship.

Drawing on his own experiences in public service, Councillor Ahmed shared powerful insights about the strength of inclusive communities and reminded our students that each of them has a role to play in shaping the society they live in.

We are grateful to have provided our students with the opportunity to engage with such an inspiring community leader. A sincere thank you to Councillor Ishtiaq Ahmed for his time, wisdom, and encouragement.