Fiona Larden, Principal of Fircroft College, has been awarded an OBE for services to adult education in the Queen’s birthday honours, announced on 13^th June.

On hearing the news, Fiona said, “ I am thrilled and very proud to be given this honour which recognises not just my work but also the achievements of the staff and students of Fircroft College. It is particularly special to have this award in our Centenary Year when we are celebrating 100 years of transforming people’s lives through adult residential education.”

Prior to taking up her post at the Beacon status college in 1998, Fiona worked for 16 years in higher and community education, from Strathclyde to London, as well as Birmingham. She will be travelling to Buckingham Palace to receive her award from the Queen later this year.

Congratulations Fiona!