Our Students

Most of our graduates stay in touch with the School and with each other. We’re proud that they work in the BBC - in TV, radio and online – and at Sky and the big commercial radio companies. Their success means so much to us.

“It’s exhilarating to wake up everyday and be hungry to learn more. The lectures are fascinating: Rory has so much information to share and an easy way communicating it."
Becky Williams, July 2009

"The small group size that enabled individual coaching made the course so fantastic."  Stephan Butler, July 2009

"I enjoyed everything. I got so much out of the course. And I know now that I want to be a journalist and nothing else."  Hayley Peacock, July 2009

"It’s given me focus and direction. Now I have goals and know what I want to do with my life. I’ve also met some brilliant people who I hope I can call friends for life.” Chris Marshall, December 2008

“Confidence-wise, I’m another person. NBS has made me realise that being a broadcast journalist is exactly what I want to do. It’s made me even more determined to get out and make my mark. THANK YOU!” Ashleigh Carroll, December 2008

“It felt like coming in doing the job every day, which I think will really stand me in good stead. The course helped feel more prepared for the career which lies ahead. I’ve enjoyed the last 13 weeks immensely – thank you all!” Corinne Rhoades, December 2008

“For radio journalism, the perfect course; I couldn’t recommend another. The teachers help you and guide you. And for that I am truly thankful” Nick Barber, December 2008

“Stripped and put back together, I've really developed. And I had a great time.” Bryan Rutherford, July 2008

“The most amazing 13 weeks of my life. I've loved every minute.” Sandra Crowley, July 2008

“What an experience. Thank you so much.” Charlie Bradford, July 2008

“Amazing fun, engaging and exhausting. I recommend the School to anyone. It's also helped me develop as a person.”
Adam Lindsay, April 2008

“It's helped build my confidence and made me trust myself. I now feel I can do anything. I can't wait to get started.”
Pete Armstrong, April 2008

“The NBS is the real deal.”  Marc Coleman, April 2008

“It's changed my life and way of thinking. Inspirational teaching.” Navjeet Grewal

“The course was great. All the modules were useful.” Catherine Tarr

“Fantastic. All the modules were helpful.” Stuart Duggan

“It's given me a lot of confidence with my voice. The broadcast law sessions were great and I've learnt so much about what makes a good news story. I loved it.” Suki Padda

“I know now that radio news is what I want to do.” Anna Sills

“It's been fantastic. It's given me confidence and skills.” Jennifer Tracey

“The start of a wonderful career in an exciting industry.” Georgie Frost

“Absolutely excellent. I really enjoyed it and it's given me huge confidence.” Rachel Tregenza

“The teaching was excellent.” Philip Ashcroft

“A thorough grounding in broadcast journalism.” Theo Cronin

“It's meant that I'm now able to do what I've wanted to do since I was a kid.” Belinda John-Baptiste

“This is the first bit of my education that I've ever really wanted to get out of bed for. I’ve loved every minute of the course. Absolutely fantastic beyond words … thank you a million times.” Toby Gilles

“It's taken me from wanting to be in radio to walking straight into a job.” Dan Maudsley

“I feel trained, ready and focused on making an impact in radio.” David Earl

“I really enjoyed it. The teaching was excellent. I'm now very confident that I have all the right skills to work in radio.”
Rob Gillett

“No other course equips the novice in such a short time.” Christina Summer

“Very hands-on and comprehensive. Essential for a radio career.” Rick Lenton