Thomas’ Journey

White Gold was asked to work with a young 12-year-old lad who had significant issues in being in a school environment.  This was partly because of a deep-seated anxiety of coping in groups with other young people. It was also because of his sensitive and shy nature, which at times was extreme.  The situation was further impacted by issues that had, in the past, taken place in his personal and home life.  As a result, it was eventually found out that him being based at his grandparents was the best thing for him.

Over an 18-month period, White Gold worked to address these issues.  It also contributed in meetings with the school to identify a way ahead for the lad.  The target was to get him into an educational environment which could best meet his specific needs.  This challenge was not straightforward. Eventually though, after 12 months, progress was starting to be made.  Once this had commenced the improvements were soon seen.  The lad’s self-confidence significantly improved.  With this, his ability to see that he could achieve and socialise also came.

White Gold’s work ended when the lad had gained a place in a school which is able to work with him and his specific needs.  He only gained this place by being able to compete against 20 other possible candidates.  This perhaps best shows the progress that the lad made to get himself where he is today.  Given what he has achieved, it is hoped and anticipated that he should now move on to hopefully realise his full academic potential.

March 2022