Joined Red Balloon – Norwich with low self-esteem, high anxiety, no longer able to attend mainstream school due to low social confidence and struggled to make/maintain relationships. High functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

High level of academic ability but not able to immediately realise potential due to anxiety and confidence around other peers. Demonstrated potential through designing games for fun at home using coding.

Learning linked to personal interests inspired interest to complete an additional GCSE in Computer Science and GCSE in Further Maths as additional home study alongside school.

Successful with application to Aviva Tech Team work experience in July 2024, achieved 4 GCSE grade 9’s, 8, 7 & 6 (7 GCSE’s) progressing to Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College.