Case Study 1

M was admitted to the school in August 2000 when she was 14 years old. Her local authority had serious concerns and was pessimistic about her future. Her school attendance had been affected by her regular use of solvents and her mother's belief that she had a range of medical conditions, only a fraction of which were accurate.

M achieved 4 Standard Grades in June 2002, and continued residing at Moore House whilst she attended college and various work placements. M left to go to the first throughcare project in Livingston in February 2003, when she was 17. Her placement in throughcare enabled her to work through issues of alcohol and substance misuse in a safe and supportive environment.

M was the first young person to leave our throughcare project, in November 2004, shortly before her 19th birthday. She moved into her own tenancy, and continues to receive aftercare support. M is currently attending college, pursuing her interest in psychology.