TIM GARDNER'S ambition of a career in film-making remains on course following his impressive AS-level results.

The 17-year-old, who attends Woodham Community Technology College, in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, gained A grades in media studies and English literature, Bs in sociology and general studies and a D in French.

The results are more remarkable given that he has cerebral palsy.

He said: "I do struggle to get my notes down and cerebral palsy uses up a lot of energy, so I end up getting very tired."

On top of that Tim lives in Spennymoor, which means he has to get up at 7am every day to get to school on time.

But he is happy to put up with the long days because of the facilities and friends he has at Woodham.

He said: "The staff are superb. There is a special needs department, which caters for all my needs, disabled toilets and access to all facilities. I could not ask for more support."

Tim completed a film for his media studies course, which has been submitted to the BBC as part of a young person's initiative.

He is currently making a film on Woodham, which will be shown in school.