Marino’s timeline July…... the future Progress meetings with teachers but can’t see point in studying Mum is made redundant and has no money for new football boots Doesn’t think he can afford bus fare to drama club in town Not selected for school football team Not sleeping very well Not with friends in tutor group July…... the future Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Late to school, letter is sent home Enjoys drama but too embarrassed to try out for school play. Parents argue about money and dad is drinking Grades have fallen . He is asked to stay behind Teased about his sister . He punches a punches boy and is excluded for one day. Steals £20 form Gran for new boots Targets not met except in drama