Case studies

Case Study A

Shaw Trust received a referral for a student who suffered from Noonans Syndrome which affects growth, amongst other things. Consequently the young man had never been able to get himself a Saturday job, or be taken seriously by employers and other young people who did not know him.

He and his Project Officer worked hard together to find him a placement in a restaurant, as his passion is catering. A placement was found and proved so successful that the young man was offered a weekend job in the restaurant. His confidence levels increased immensely, both socially and in his work.

Case Study B

Andrew was referred to Shaw Trust after he had been excluded from school and was attending alternative provision.  Andrew and his parents met his Shaw Trust Officer at parents evening and he explained that he very much wanted to take up a career in motor mechanics. His Officer started looking for a suitable work experience placement. She approached a Land Rover Dealership local to Andrew's home and agreed a period of work experience with the manager. Andrew is progressing really well. The manager of the dealership is impressed with Andrew's work and says that although he remains quiet, he is a good worker and will be happy to write a reference for him. Andrew has worked very hard to turn his life around, and with the help of his parents and Shaw Trust he has been successful.

Case study C

When Dylan joined Shaw Trust he was impulsive, excitable, immature and prone to react badly with peers. He was unresponsive and had been violent towards authority. He could often be moody, defiant, had low motivation and didn’t accept responsibility for his actions.

The school had referred him to us after some aggressive incidents and disruptive behaviour in class. He was also very behind as he had missed lots of school due to unauthorised absence.

Dylan's Shaw Trust Officer worked with him in both group and individual situations to build his confidence, focus his energy and channel his communication skills. She encouraged Dylan to participate in discussions, activities and accredited courses with guidance and support. This has achieved good results. He has developed over the year into a prominent member of the group. He has a good relationship with his peers and involves himself fully in all activities and discussions.  He has produced an excellent portfolio of work. His bad language has improved and he is good mannered and respectful of all staff. The most noticeable achievement has been attendance. This has been 100%. He is intelligent, works well and thrives in a less formal setting. We have given positive feedback to both the school and his parents’ regarding his progress.


NB: all names have been changed to protect the identity of the young person

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