A MIDDLEWICH mum is celebrating this week after managing to juggle housework, two children and study to obtain a grade A in A-level human biology.

But Kathy Gibson's impressive hard work and dedication does not end there.

The 33-year-old, who left Middlewich High School without any qualifications, has passed a GCSE every year since her son Sean, who is now aged five, was born.

Her CV now boasts four GCSEs in English, maths, human biology and sociology and one A-level in human biology - all achieved at Mid-Cheshire College.

Kathy, who lives in Webbs Lane with her husband David and two sons Michael, aged seven, and Sean, aged five, plans to go for an A-level in English next term.

She said: "I've really enjoyed studying human biology. The A-level course was great. The syllabus included bio-chemistry, psychology and a certain amount on evolution.

"When I first started doing GCSEs, I wasn't sure what my capabilities were because I never did my O-levels so you can imagine how delighted I was when I achieved an A star for my first GCSE in English.

"The following year, I decided to study maths and my brother, Mark Betts, agreed to do the GCSE course with me.

"He was much better at the subject than I was, but six weeks before the exam he was paralysed in a motorbike accident. I sat there in the exam staring at the seat he was supposed to be in."

But even after achieving all these qualifications, Kathy has still not decided what she would like to do.

She explained: "I have no idea what kind of work I want to go into and so I'm going to see a careers officer this week."

Kathy also praised her husband and mum for their support during her years of study.

She added: "David and my mum, Dorise Betts, have been great this year because 20 per cent of my A-level was course work and I had a lot of essays and practical work to plan at home.

"They supported me all the way."

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