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Read Alfie's story

"I'm Alfie and a few years ago I was a little s***. I used to have arguments with teachers, mess around in class, and was easily distracted. I had a bad attitude.

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"I used to be a little s*** in years 7, 8, and 9, and school said I had to go to Thrive.

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"I thought it would be a doss day. I was quite scared, I knew one boy who went to Thrive, and I got along with him quite well, and then it just went from there. It got better and better and better.

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"We do maths and English in the morning, and after we've done that we go and do a bit of activity.

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"Sometimes we go over to The Greenlight Trust, sometimes we play a bit of basketball, and sometimes go to Red Gables. A bit of everything.

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"We sometimes make bird boxes and bird cameras and feed the birds.

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"Looking back to the Alfie I was before, I regret being so disrespectful and messing around. It means I have A LOT to catch up on.

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"They believe in me. I have time to chat with mentors, which helps me offload and gives me a chance to talk about what I want to do next.

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"My school work has improved, I'm happier and I'm working at the weekends and during holidays, saving money working towards more of my goals.

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"The Alfie I am today is working towards a successful future. I've been accepted into college to do construction skills.

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"I'm very proud of the progress I have made and I will succeed.

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"Bosh!"

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(Text taken from the video)

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Alfie's mum has also shared her story. Read how her life has changed because of Thrive.

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