Before Christmas Baroness Bloomfield visited Chipping Norton School to talk to a selection sixth form and Year 11 students. Her talk centred on her experience in the House of Lords. A full Lecture Theatre listened to her presentation as she spoke about the rules in the House of Lords, the role it plays in making and assessing bills and how she came into the field of politics. Her own journey resonated particularly well with the audience as many of them are currently making decisions about their own future.

It was interesting to hear about her path into politics, from focusing on geothermal energy in Iceland, to being a governor at a school, to fundraising for the Conservative Party campaign.  It served as a reminder for the audience about the importance of diversity in your career.