After 7 placement breakdowns in 5 years, Andrew* started his placement at Wings when he was 11.

Outcomes Achieved:

• Andrew has maintained full attendance at school and recently completed Year 11, achieving qualifications in English, maths, art, photography, and PE
• He has developed positive relationships with staff and peers
• Increased his levels of responsibility and independence
• Andrew regularly volunteered at Donna’s Dream House. A charity for terminally ill children, completing maintenance jobs in their homes
• Represented the school at football, cross country and athletics
• Was part of the historic treble-winning football season in his last year, going the entire season unbeaten; Andrew received the Golden Boot award as top goal scorer
• Achieved accreditation in construction and catering from college
• Andrew was successful in gaining entry onto a plumbing course at a local college

Andrew was diagnosed with having attachment difficulties, severe trauma, emotional and behavioural issues, and moderate learning difficulties.
 
Andrew presented with a number of different behaviours including;

• Missing from care
• Reluctance to try anything new
• Completely disengaged from education with a school attendance below 20%.
• Had a desperate need to be in control
• Had a ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ response to most things.
• Verbally and physically aggressive and threatening towards adults and other young people.
• Inability to engage appropriately with his peers or develop a lasting friendship.
• Lack of conscience or remorse

Whilst at Wings, Andrew has been supported with:

• Re-engagement with education
• Achieving qualification in English, maths, art, photography, and PE
• Anger Management Strategies
• Staying Safe
• Self-esteem and self-worth
• Promoting appropriate and trusting relationships
• Risk Management
• Clinical Psychology and Educational Psychology
• Behaviour Management
• Emotional Self-management

We are extremely proud of Andrew and all he has achieved whilst he has been at Wings. It has been a pleasure to support Andrew with his transition to independent living, mainstream college, and part-time employment.
* Name has been changed to protect the anonymity of the young person.