Dalton's story
Teenager Dalton Preedy is full of praise for the ‘Revolutions’ service after it helped him to turn his life around.
The 16-year-old, from Tewkesbury, enjoyed working with his hands and hoped to become a motor mechanic.
He enrolled on a college course but it wasn’t what he expected and he didn’t enjoy it. He fell out of education and spent his days hanging around with friends instead.
However, when he heard about the new ‘Revolutions’ service, a service dedicated to engaging with young people who are at risk of exclusion or are excluded, he jumped at the chance to try something more practical than a normal training course.
Dalton said:
I agreed straightaway. It was a chance to do something more ‘hands-on’ and in a different kind of classroom.
The staff were easy to get on with and they never ‘talked down’ to us. Everyone on the course thought they were great.
They allowed us a lot more freedom but nobody took advantage and we kept coming back to learn more.
The staff spotted when we were struggling and came across to support us before we’d even had a chance to speak. They helped us all the way.”
After six weeks of experience and engagement, Dalton received a certificate and portfolio of his achievements, as well as advice around the importance of CVs.
Now he hopes to return to college to study for further qualifications in motor mechanics before seeking employment.
Dalton said:
I’d go back to ‘Revolutions’ tomorrow if I had the chance. The course was great, the staff were great and I feel much more confident that I did before.
Now I want to go back to college to improve my grades and further myself even more.”