LORETO Grammar School sixth form student Morgan Sheridan is being mentored as one of the nation's future leaders by the National Citizen Service.

Morgan, 16, who lives in Altrincham, was selected as one of only 100 teenagers from more than 10,000 candidates nationwide to attend a six day leadership programme in London.

Together with fellow successful sixth form students from all over the UK, the teenager travelled to London to meet leading politicians, industry's movers and shakers and top broadcasters to learn how any one individual can command respect and gain the national confidence.

Morgan said: “It wasn't about moulding our opinions but enabling us to communicate what we believe and come back ready to inspire our our own communities.”

To that end the aspiring leaders were given masterclasses on presentation skills and creating a personal brand by Ernst and Young and SKY TV.

Morgan said: “When asked what words the public generally associates with politicians the terms 'corruption', 'lies', 'dishonesty' and 'money' most regularly feature and that is something the next generation of leaders must address.”

Morgan, a straight A GCSE student, who is studying biology, chemistry, english Literature and philosophy and Ethics in the Loreto Sixth Form, added: “Russell Brand advocates that no one should vote and though his vision of a better world for all is something I share, I would advocate that everyone should vote. Young people should participate not prevaricate.”

To that end Morgan, who also is a member of the Youth Parliament and is active in the Loreto Model United Nations group, is now running a 'Bite the Ballot' workshop in Loreto encouraging fellow sixth form students to speak up on issues affecting their own communities, clubs and youth groups.

She said: “I am most passionate about education. I think Britain's formal education system is wonderful and necessary but I think all students and not just the lucky ones should be able to gain more work experience and have access to as wide a range of extra curricular activities as possible.”