My son started with you at the end of Year 6 at an ESF primary school, when it became clear that his maths wasn't getting the attention it needed (he had been doing very well in Y4, but the school hadn't noticed a lack of progress by Y6 and became very defensive about our attempts to work out what was happening). Initially, although he enjoyed the weekly sessions themselves, he resented the fact that they impinged on his time. He later came to see how much he was getting out of them, saying that he wished he had started them earlier and that he enjoys maths lessons in school more because he has the opportunity to discuss the subjects being taught in classes in more depth one-to-one. Essentially, where in a largish class (ESF secondary) there can be limited opportunities to clear up questions, having these sessions makes up for that. He is now in Y11 and continues to get a lot out of the sessions. His own comment (on reading this review before I post it) is that he generally covers the material with the tutor before he does it at school, so he finds he is well prepared for the class. I get the impression that the fact that the tutors are engaging as people has also helped keep him interested (as a teenager): although his lessons have been in maths, their conversations have over the years taken them into the tutors' other areas of expertise, such as applications in economics and physics, which has kept them stimulating. I am completely happy with the experience and would strongly recommend it.

Both my husband and I were born and raised overseas, so when it came down to applying for schools for our two boys, we had no idea where to start. I worked with Anne and the team for both my sons and I cannot recommend the team enough! Anne provided us with a customized plan based on our priorities and each of our sons’ interests, strengths and weaknesses. She went through all the options and gave pros and cons to every school so we knew exactly which schools we were going for. Then when it came time to submit applications, she would give us reminders to make sure we didn’t miss any deadlines. The whole process just made us feel more in control of the situation and kept our sanity in check. More importantly, Anne and the team genuinely care about the families. We weren't just another client to them - we developed a close relationship with the whole team and we are still in contact now even after our boys have been accepted to our top choice in school.

Anne, and the team, have been extremely helpful in getting our children into the school of our choice. Her detailed familiarity with the pros and cons of each school was of great value in choosing schools, and she kept on top of the application proces, so we did not have to worry about it. Her personal input has also been a great asset throughout.