Media Academy Cymru (MAC) was created in 2010 and has since been at the forefront in Wales of supporting children and young people when they have needed support or somewhere safe to turn. MAC is internationally known for its work in diverting children and young people from the criminal justice system, having created both 10-17 and 18-25 Triage diversion programmes in Wales where previously there was none. As reflected in our name, media has been a core component of our work, acting as the engagement hook to get children and young people through our doors where we can then support and challenge them to achieve their potential and believe that they can do anything they set their mind to. Our partnership with Cardiff and Vale College over this period has allowed us to offer an holistic, accredited training programme, which offers a supported leaning environment that aims to reduce all barriers to learning.