Testimonials

Parent, Home Educating – Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Autism, PDA, aged 14

“We removed our son from school after years of frustration with maths and reading. At home, we shifted to a mix of self-directed learning and weekly specialist tutoring. The difference was immediate, with less anxiety and more willingness to try.
We chose Functional Skills for maths because GCSE had become a barrier rather than a goal. Being able to sit the exam online at home made a huge difference. He didn’t shut down like he used to in exam halls.
He’s now working at a level we never thought possible; not because the work is easier, but because it’s finally accessible.”

Learner, Dyslexia, aged 15

“Jill explains things in a way that actually makes sense to me. At school, everything felt rushed, but with her, I can slow things down and go over stuff again.
I like that I can do some learning on my own and then have live sessions with Jill when I get stuck. She showed me tools like speech-to-text, which helped loads with English.
I always thought I was just bad at school. When I started learning from home, I could go at my own pace and rewatch things as many times as I needed.
I took my English qualification with extra time and support, and for the first time, I felt like the exam was testing what I knew, not how fast I could read.
Taking my qualification felt different this time; I wasn’t panicking, I just focused on answering the questions.”

SEN Tutor (Specialist Dyscalculia Support)

“Students with dyscalculia often need far more repetition and multi-sensory input than mainstream classrooms can realistically provide.
In a blended model with short live sessions combined with structured independent work, I see the best outcomes. Learners retain more because they’re not overwhelmed.
For qualifications, Functional Skills has been transformative for many of my students. The option of remote assessment reduces anxiety significantly and allows them to demonstrate real understanding.”

Home Educating Parent (Teen with EBSA - Emotionally Based School Avoidance + Dyslexia)

“School wasn’t just difficult; it became impossible. Once we moved to home education, everything slowed down in a good way.
We built a routine with a mix of self-directed learning and a couple of live lessons each week. GCSEs are still part of the plan, but we’re spreading them out and using an exam centre that understands SEN.
For maths, we’ve chosen a different route entirely. Having the option to complete assessments from home has taken away a huge amount of pressure for both of us.
After leaving school, we were unsure how to move forward. Finding Jill the Special Tutor gave us a clear path.
She helped us create a balanced routine, some live sessions, some independent work, and realistic goals for qualifications. There was no pressure to rush.
The biggest change has been in my child’s well-being. They’re learning again without fear, and for the first time, exams feel manageable rather than overwhelming.”

Adult Learner (Dyscalculia, returning to education)

“I avoided maths for most of my life. Going back as an adult, I needed something flexible.
Self-paced learning worked because I could take breaks when I got overwhelmed. I still needed live support to actually understand concepts, so Jill is always there when I need her.
Taking my qualification online from home was essential; I wouldn’t have done it otherwise. It removed the fear factor and let me focus on the work.”

Parent (Primary Age, Dyslexia)

“My child learns completely differently from their peers. At home, we follow their interests and build reading and writing into that.
We use short, structured lessons with lots of visual and hands-on activities. There’s no pressure to ‘keep up’, which has rebuilt their confidence.
We’re not rushing into formal exams, but it’s reassuring to know there are flexible options available later that won’t put them back into a high-stress environment.”