The 37-year-old was one of Wymondham High School's assistant headteachers before he was laid off in October, as part of a series of cuts blamed on changes to special needs (SEND) funding.

After taking the setback in his stride, he is now focusing on helping disadvantaged youngsters to get back on track, too.

Mr King has founded an alternative education provision called Magnum Opus Training, aimed at children who struggle to cope in mainstream school.

Scott King (Image: Scott King)

The company offers courses for teenagers with additional social,........

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