Testimonials.

Pre-school references.

Private tuition references.

Pre-school Testimonials.

Ofsted Report.

The children enjoy their time at the club. They arrive happy and confident and quickly settle into the routine. The provider gets to know the children well.

The children enjoy taking part in a range of activities within the setting and make effective strides in their development because the provider has a good understanding of how the children learn most effectively.

The children develop suitable confidence and self esteem as the provider respects their individual needs.

The children’s care and learning is enhanced by the provider’s professional approach to her work, which successfully impacts on the children.

Reference given to Ofsted by a parent.

I like everything! Mrs Gurney has worked wonders. Alexander would not even pick up a crayon when he went. Now he is really keen to draw and write. He was a shy, anxious child who cried if left but settled in here the first week and loves coming. I cannot speak too highly of the provision.

Amanda.

Letters from parents.

Dear Mrs Gurney,

Thank you for all your wonderful sessions - we have looked forward to each week and have loved the games and activities and Kristin has learnt so much!

You really have ensured that she is ready for school.

Thank you!

Kim.

To Mrs Gurney,

Thank you so much for helping Max. He really has enjoyed his lessons with you.

We are so thrilled we found you. Thanks again.

Liz.

 

Dear Jackie,

Nigel and I would like to express our deep gratitude and thanks for all the help you have given to both our sons through your Pre-school Skills classes.

We wish you every success and have no hesitation in recommending you to other interested parents.

Barbara.

 

Dear Mrs Gurney,

Just wanted to say thank you very much for all your hard work!

Bertie has so enjoyed coming to you every week and he’s had a wonderful start with his letters and numbers. He’s certainly very ready for ‘big school’ but he will miss you I know.

Heather.

 

To Mrs Gurney,

Thank you so very much for teaching Ben how to read and write. He has learned a lot from you and we are happier knowing he will start school much more confidently than he would have done without your help!

We will be back with Oliver very soon!!

Zoe

 

Dear Mrs Guerney,

Tom has had a lovely time with you, he looks forward to coming each week. You have helped to give him a good start to his schooling and I am very grateful.

Sue.

 

Jacky,

Thank you so much for teaching Lauren. She is doing really well at school and this is a lot down to what you have done with her and what you have taught me along the way!

Vanessa.                                                                                         Back to top.

 

Private tuition testimonials.

Reference given to Ofsted by a parent.

I have known Jacqueline Gurney since 2004 as we have employed her to teach our three daughters. (Private tuition for the two eldest and Pre-school for the youngest).

On a personal level I consider Mrs Gurney to be a very kind and gentle person. Her rapport with both the children and parents is excellent. I have also found her very reliable. I believe that her character is second to none and she has always been approachable and amenable to discussing issues as I have raised them. I feel very confident to entrust her with the care and development of my children.

What’s more my children have all enjoyed being taught by her and really look forward to attending Mrs Gurney’s lessons.

I truly believe that the education of my children has improved greatly thanks to Mrs Gurney. The eldest two in particular have shown great improvements at regular school after a period of teaching from her.

Finally I am really pleased that I found this special person to help my children and I am very happy to recommend her services when the opportunity presents itself.

Samantha.

 

Comments on lessons observed by tutors during teaching practices for OCR level 4 Certificate in teaching learners with specific learning difficulties  (dyslexia):

This was a very good lesson Jacky, which used plenty of multisensory strategies to help the learner who obviously enjoyed the experience. She worked hard and enthusiastically and there was a good relationship between the two of you.

Well done!

Liz.

This was a wonderful lesson to watch. You had those 2 boys busy the whole time and they were clearly very happy to keep working for you…They have learnt a great deal…The relationship between the three of you was lovely to watch.

Well done and keep up the good work.

Jennifer.

 

Dear Jacky,

…..Harry’s progress over the last year has been amazing and everything is really starting to ‘click’ with him – for which a huge portion of the credit lies with you.

…..We would of course like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your work with Harry. You are amazing and we will continue to thoroughly recommend you to everyone.

Ellen.

 

Dear Jackie,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the past 6 years you have worked with all three of my children. All of them, as you know, had varying difficulties including dyslexia and without your guidance and patience they would have undoubtedly struggled throughout their early years in school. I would have no qualms recommending you to friends and relatives as all my children have enjoyed their time working with you.

You have always shown great patience and determination to encourage the best from my children and for this we will always be grateful. I know the children will miss their time with you.

Tania.

 

To whom it may concern,

Our son James first met Mrs Gurney at her pre-school club when he was just 3 years old. At that time James suffered a serious blood disorder which resulted in him missing lots of school.

When James was 8 years old, with restored health, he returned to Mrs Gurney on a one to one basis so that she could support him by filling in the potholes from his earlier school years. This has resulted in James being a changed young man. He now has far more confidence and self-belief, which without doubt has bee due to his sessions with Mrs Gurney. James does not see these as work and looks forward to his slot on Saturday mornings and has a keen interest in literacy and the projects he has undertaken.

If anyone were to consider these sessions for their children, I can highly recommend Mrs Gurney and the benefit those children would receive from her support.

Sarah.

 

Dear Mrs Gurney,

We would like to thank you for all the great work you have done with both Georgina and William. You have brought them both on so far and we are so pleased with their achievements.

Kirsty.                                                                                                    Back to top.

 

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