How was your upbringing? My mum died when I was 12 and I grew up at a time in Glasgow when they were knocking down the Gorbals and things were very violent. But I was very active in youth groups, such as the Sea Cadets, swimming clubs and a local boxing club, and the values of the men who ran those had a big impact on me.
How was school? I was dyslexic and left school without any qualifications. I worked mainly as a labourer, before spending 10 years at an insurance company. I was very successful but I lost faith in myself.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
