Students were given the chance to hear first-hand about leadership, politics, and public service.
Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd visited Chantry Academy in Ipswich as part of the Speakers for Schools programme, delivering a talk focused on careers and aspirations.
She spoke about her own career journey, emphasising the resilience and determination needed to succeed in leadership and public service roles, and took part in an interactive Q&A session with students.
Phoebe, head girl at Chantry Academy, said: "I learnt about the ambition and motivation needed to take a political career route."
Mr Jeremy Rowe, interim executive headteacher at Chantry Academy, said the visit was "a brilliant, new opportunity for our students."
He said: "and the visit forms part of our wider commitment to providing high-quality careers education, meaningful encounters with employers, and opportunities that inspire students to achieve their full potential.
"Students found the visit from Rt Hon Amber Rudd inspiring, and it is brilliant to hear them speaking ambitiously about their futures."
The visit was especially valued by members of the school's Student Commission and Student Parliament.
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