Although he has been sat at a computer using all the online resources available on Aspire's website Year 8 Joshua, pictured above, has also been learning brickwork and building, helping to construct pillars and replacing steps into a house.

Not only is this work very physical, but it also incorporates various other skills, such as maths for measurements, English for communication, problem solving skills, attention to detail, coordination, critical reasoning skills and just as imporatantly, a willingness to learn!

Pictured below is Joshua in action on the steps and the finished article.