Disability no barrier to degree apprenticeship success

A new University of Central Lancashire graduate from Preston has proved cerebral palsy and being dyslexic are no barriers to educational success

- By Rachel Atkinson Contributor

Suliman Hussain, known as Suli, has celebrated graduating with a Distinction in his Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA). The 38-year-old completed his course one-day per week on day release while working full-time as a Youth Worker for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Lancashire County Council.

The Prestonian said: "Graduating felt incredibly emotional and empowering. It's not just the end of a course - it's the result of determination, balancing work, study, and personal responsibilities.