“I was desperate to work in the DfE because I always had a passion for working with young people, educating them on important topics and making a difference
“I used to do work outside of my job and I created a work experience programme for young people wanting to see what it’s like to work in the government.”
Zara, who has since appeared in her own BBC documentary, Zara McDermott: Revenge Porn, revealed that she still works with the government to help get important messages across to young people.
She continued: “So, I have always had this passion to educate.