Daisy Nurse
Understanding the concept of labels and how they can affect our judgement of others.
Daisy Nurse is TEDxWarrington’s youngest speaker at just 16 years old and a Year 12 student at Lymm High School in south Warrington. She is currently studying for her A Levels in Sociology, Physics, Maths, and Geography, and aspires to study social sciences or law at university. A passionate performer and competitive footballer, Daisy is a Manchester United Ladies season ticket holder and has won the Cheshire Cup with her school team twice.
What truly sets Daisy apart is her passion for learning and questioning societal expectations. She is fascinated by how language and labelling impact individuals and society. Her thoughtful, inquisitive approach demonstrates a young person who thinks deeply about identity and belonging. Combined with her love of performance and sport, Daisy brings both youthful energy and genuine intellectual curiosity to important conversations about society and self-discovery.
About the talk
Daisy’s talk will examine the concept of labels and challenge our instinct to categorise people. She will highlight the importance of not judging someone by their label, particularly labels they did not choose. In personal reflection and drawing on her experience with Type 1 Diabetes, Daisy will explore how being seen first for one’s label, rather than individual characteristics and potential, impacts identity and belonging. Her talk will invite audiences to reconsider their own labelling habits and recognise the power they hold in shaping how others see themselves. Attendees will leave with an awareness of the language they use and a commitment to seeing people beyond labels.
Interesting Facts
Interesting thing about you that people won’t know
I was on CBBC The Dengineers when I was 8 and got a sewing den built for me in my back garden! (it is still available on BBC iPlayer!).
What achievement makes you most proud?
I achieved ten grade 9s in my GCSEs.
What do you get up to in your spare time?
I dance, sing, act, bake, play and watch football. I also have a part-time job working at an after-school club looking after children.
If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you be doing instead?
On the run because I legally have to be in education.