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My son is really enjoying his sessions and although we have only just started he is keen to do more. He already feels they are benefiting him in not only English, but in the way he answers questions in his other subjects as well.

Janet is very patient, experienced and knowledgeable. I am so glad to see the good progress in my child's writing applying the techniques taught by Janet. Besides, she was flexible and supportive to adjust our lesson topics (e.g. comprehension) to help my child prepare better for the 11+ test.

Lee has helped me so much with my understanding of gcse English. The way he teaches is not only engaging but helpful in many ways also he incorporate his students interests into his teaching styles to create a much more freeing environment and also teach in a way which relates more to his students. Because of Lee I am much more confident in English bot literature and language and I would recommend him a lot

My son has been taking Mr. Greg's lessons for over 6 years and has found them useful throughout his primary and secondary school curriculum. He helped my son pass eleven plus with higher standards. His friendly and encouraging nature towards children makes him their favorite teacher. I highly recommend him.

Colette teaches my son, who has ADHD, and her approach has made a real difference to his learning. She is both methodical and flexible, adapting her teaching style to meet his needs while ensuring the sessions remain structured and purposeful. Her lessons are engaging, meaningful, and delivered with patience and understanding, which has helped build his confidence as well as his skills. Colette takes the time to explain concepts clearly and uses strategies that keep him focused and motivated. Most importantly, she creates a positive and supportive learning environment where my son feels encouraged and capable of succeeding.

My son has had several lessons with David. He says David makes learning English very interesting. He has enjoyed all the classes so far and is happy to continue classes with David.

Peter has been a great support for my son. His reading, writing, and overall confidence in English have improved noticeably. The sessions are always engaging and tailored to his needs. Highly recommended!

Phil has been an incredible tutor for my son, Henry. From the very start, Henry has really appreciated Phil’s kind and patient approach. One of the things Henry values most (in Henry's words) is that Phil is flexible in his teaching – he shifts his technique and perspective depending on what works best for Henry, which keeps him engaged and motivated. Henry has gained so much confidence in English that it has now become his favourite subject at school. It’s clear that this transformation comes from the better tools and deeper understanding Phil has given him. After each lesson, Henry feels good about what he has learnt, and he is always ready and enthusiastic for the next session. I am truly grateful for Phil’s support, teaching, and belief in Henry. He hasn’t just helped with subject knowledge, but has taught techniques and approaches that Henry is now applying in school with great success. Another aspect I really appreciate is the thoughtful feedback Phil provides after every lesson. For example, a recent note looked like this: Lesson Feedback What was covered - Continued with extracts from 1984 - Focused on analysing language - Worked through a model answer and independent response How it went “Some really good quote selections from the text. When explaining a quote, it can be useful to take the time to explain the imagery to help add more detail to your answer and then link this to the reader.” This kind of feedback is so valuable - it helps Henry reflect on what went well and shows him where he can grow, while also keeping me in the loop about his progress. Phil's encouragement, adaptability, and clear teaching style have made a huge difference to Henry’s confidence and enjoyment of English.