Joined Red Balloon-Norwich with poor mental health attendance at previous schools 20-30%.

Attendance at Red Balloon gradually increased to 58%, positive friendships were formed and aspirations for practical vocational employment were strong. English, Maths, Biology and Child Development were being studied.

Accessed key adult support from Red Balloon Norwich both in centre and on an outreach basis including counselling support coping with the stress of exams where some papers were not attended.

Although anxiety and stress impacted final results 2, 3, 3 and Distinction (Child Development) students support with confidence, management of anxiety and social situations allowed access to a Level 2 apprenticeship in Health and Social Care.