A former Sidcup schoolgirl has been named 'Apprentice of the Year'.

Ellie Badcock, 17, won a year after leaving Blackfen School and joining housing association L&Q.

Ellie, who lives in Bexley, was praised for being "efficient and up-to-date" with her work.

A spokesman for the London Learning Consortium said: “Her progress is higher than expected. Ellie needs to be recognised for this."