From Anne Jenkins, Sandown:

May I use your columns to say a huge thank you to the Military Preparation College (MPC) at Ryde Academy, for the discipline, education and opportunities afforded the students at this establishment.

My grandson attends this college and has found it to be his salvation, as previous schools have not been able to instil him with the necessary drive and initiative to compete in today’s world. However, the MPC has been able to do just that.

The college is not just for preparing students for military service, but to assist in the transformation from childhood to adulthood and prepare them for entry into the working world with confidence.

The college has attained an excellent Ofsted report in all areas to add to their credentials, so once again I thank them and wish them continued success.