Jayson Rawlings
Jayson Rawlings
Jayson completed his Sport and Education Studies BA (Hons) in 2017, gaining a first class honours.
Jayson worked for the British Army for seven years before leaving in 2009 to work for the local government in IT project management. It didn’t take long for Jayson to realise this wasn’t the path he wanted to follow, and he left the job to begin caring for his grandparents and mother. It was then that Jayson decided to follow his dream of becoming a physical education teacher, and enrolled onto an access to higher education (HE) course at Bournville College.
After completing the course, Jayson began his sport and education studies course at Newman. Jayson had to manage his time well, as he was not only studying, but was a carer for his family throughout his studies. Jayson had to deal with the loss of his grandparents and continue caring for his mother, while focusing on his degree.
Jayson explains: ‘Student Support were absolutely amazing. After my first meeting with staff in there, I was able to open up and ask for help whenever I needed it, and they knew exactly how to help. They assisted with mitigating circumstances, and without all of this, I would not have been able to complete my studies. It put me on an even keel with my peers, who were a lot younger, and did not have the issues that I had at home.’
Jayson completed a placement in his second year with The Albion Foundation, and was offered a full-time contract immediately. Jayson comments: ‘Newman opened my eyes to a lot of things, and I realised that PE teaching was not for me, as I could relate to those who struggle in school more. I now work with young people with an array of behavioural issues, mental health issues, and those who are on the verge of expulsion from school.
Being at Newman was an amazing experience. It gave me drive and determination to succeed, as a lot of help was thrown my way. I used my studies as a means to escape certain aspects of my outside life, and without Newman and the support that I received, I do not feel that I would have coped like I did.’
Jayson is now completing his master’s degree in integrative child psychotherapy at Newman University, and hopes to continue working with children and young adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and mental health conditions that prevent young people from achieving their dreams.
Jayson completed his Sport and Education Studies BA (Hons) in 2017, gaining a first class honours.
Jayson worked for the British Army for seven years before leaving in 2009 to work for the local government in IT project management. It didn’t take long for Jayson to realise this wasn’t the path he wanted to follow, and he left the job to begin caring for his grandparents and mother. It was then that Jayson decided to follow his dream of becoming a physical education teacher, and enrolled onto an access to higher education (HE) course at Bournville College.
After completing the course, Jayson began his sport and education studies course at Newman. Jayson had to manage his time well, as he was not only studying, but was a carer for his family throughout his studies. Jayson had to deal with the loss of his grandparents and continue caring for his mother, while focusing on his degree.
Jayson explains: ‘Student Support were absolutely amazing. After my first meeting with staff in there, I was able to open up and ask for help whenever I needed it, and they knew exactly how to help. They assisted with mitigating circumstances, and without all of this, I would not have been able to complete my studies. It put me on an even keel with my peers, who were a lot younger, and did not have the issues that I had at home.’
Jayson completed a placement in his second year with The Albion Foundation, and was offered a full-time contract immediately. Jayson comments: ‘Newman opened my eyes to a lot of things, and I realised that PE teaching was not for me, as I could relate to those who struggle in school more. I now work with young people with an array of behavioural issues, mental health issues, and those who are on the verge of expulsion from school.
Being at Newman was an amazing experience. It gave me drive and determination to succeed, as a lot of help was thrown my way. I used my studies as a means to escape certain aspects of my outside life, and without Newman and the support that I received, I do not feel that I would have coped like I did.’
Jayson is now completing his master’s degree in integrative child psychotherapy at Newman University, and hopes to continue working with children and young adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and mental health conditions that prevent young people from achieving their dreams.