A pupil from Ysgol Plas Cefndy in Rhyl has picked up the ‘The Prince's Trust Ascential Education Award’, a nationally recognized award throughout the UK. Rhys was also awarded with the ‘Wales Education Award’ earlier this year.

This award is a huge achievement for Rhys, who only 2 years ago could not leave his bedroom due to his anxiety levels. Rhys was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) back in 2020, and had completely withdrawn from education due to struggles with anxiety. At times, Rhys’ anxiety got so bad that he found he could not go to school.

Rhys was referred to Milestones, Ysgol Plas Cefndy, which is a pupil referral unit that helps young people who feel they are struggling, based in Rhyl.

The awards were live streamed from London and Rhys was presented with the award by Ant and Dec.