the education of our aspiring fashion design students in the UK is renowned throughout the world. We read about various universities recieving awards/acclaim, etc, it goes on, we tend to forget about the grounding that our students have been given before they reach University. Moulding the school leaver, giving them invaluable technical skills on our National Diploma courses, shaping their thoughts, concepts and ideas into creative thinking individuals who grace our catwalks in the future. Hats off to them! whoever they may be.