Referrals to Education

For some young people school does not ‘fit’. If your child is under 16 and is looking for an alternative education placement and an interest in media (music, photography, film or art) then MAC may be a suitable place for them. We offer BTEC First/Level 2 in Creative Media. Young people can study part or full time to fit in with their needs. Referral is via the school or local education authority.

MAC also delivers a 16+ BTEC Creative Media course. This is for young people who are not involved in any other education, training or working. The course runs for 25 weeks, and while attending the course students will be able to get EMA (as long as they meet the other criteria) or if they are getting benefits this should not be affected.
For more information please see the BTEC course page.

Referred to Triage

If your child has committed an offence then they may have been referred by the police to Triage. MAC works in partnership with South Wales Police to work with young people and reduce reoffending. Each young person who is accepted for and agrees to Triage will have a case worker assigned to them who will work with them around the consequences of offending, look at what harm can be repaired for any victims involved and provide other support if necessary.