"Valerie Opacic is a brilliant tutor. Like most people starting tuition sessions, I was nervous but as soon as I had one session with her I instantly felt better. Valerie helped my confidence to grow as well as teaching me how to complete English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning papers in a fun and creative way through learning games. Valerie also showed an interest in me and what I like; this helped me interact with Valerie through our sessions."
Pearl Eden - Salterforth - Nov 2022 (Pearl passed 11+ Oct 2022)
"Jack really thrived in his sessions with Valerie, as she was fun and calm. Each session was tailored to his individual needs and they always ended with a fun, but educational, activity. All of Jack’s gaps in understanding were successfully addressed and his strengths were celebrated. After each session, we always achieved detailed feedback so knew exactly how Jack was doing.
By the time we reached the 11+ exam, Jack was very well prepared for what laid ahead of him. I’d definitely recommend Valerie as a tutor to your child."
Kate McKenzie - Grassington - Nov 2022 (Jack passed 11+ Oct 2022)
Jack says...
"Valerie is kind and patient and she taught me many things I did not know. I really enjoyed her tutoring lessons."
Jack
"Valerie has helped two of my children pass the exams for both Ermysted’s and Skipton Girls’. She has been a fantastic tutor, effective and reliable in her methods. Through tailored one-to-one sessions, Ria has been able to receive the attention and support she needs to help her confidence and abilities develop to pass the exams, for which we are very grateful. I would highly recommend Valerie to any parent."
Hazel de Lara - Skipton - Oct 2022 (Ria passed 11+ Oct 2022)
"Valerie is an exceptional tutor. She’s engaging, patient and motivational.
I had her booked on recommendation from a friend for my daughter as soon as she entered primary school as I didn’t want to be able to not book her when the time arose. My faith was certainly rewarded as my daughter has just passed Skipton girls entrance exam."
Debbie Joyce - Thornton in Craven - Nov 2022 (Cara passed 11+ Oct 2022)
"My daughter and I would really like to recommend Valerie as a brilliant tutor. This year Issy passed her 11 plus as a wonderful end result.
Throughout her time with Valerie, she really looked forward to her sessions.
I couldn’t believe how much work they got through together in such a short time, how organised the sessions were and how Valerie made it fun as well. She was so organised with personal packs and my daughter’s teachers told me they couldn’t believe how much she progressed in one year. Her work was specific to the 11 plus exam but, it really helped Issy with her confidence as well.
It is because of how well Valerie interacted with Issy that she did not only do the work required but extra work as well because she enjoyed it.
I am so grateful to Valerie for her support and help and I know that without such a good tutor we would not have such a brilliant result all round. Both myself and Issy have said we feel that we couldn’t have done it without Valerie and because of her I know Issy will have a bright future. My daughter is now at a really good level for her age. Valerie was worth every penny, and we can only thank her and recommend her highly to anyone looking for a great tutor."
Victoria Reed - Barnoldswick - - Nov 2022 (Issy passed 11+ Oct 2022)
"Valerie was recommended to us by a family friend and we couldn't have been happier that Charlie was lucky enough to get a tuition space. Valerie assessed Charlie's ability from the first day and tailored the learning week by week to his needs. Due to the difficult circumstances of the pandemic, Charlie's lessons were via Skype, but both of us felt that this didn't hinder Charlie's learning at all. Throughout the year Valerie offered extra sessions during the holidays and always kept us up to date with where she thought Charlie was with his learning. The learning was fun and engaging and Valerie worked on his strengths and weaknesses, always building his confidence. We would highly recommend Valerie to others wanting support with the 11+."
Liz and Karl Antal - Barnoldswick - Oct 2021 (Charlie passed 11+ Oct 2021)
Charlie says...
"Valerie made learning fun and taught me lots of skills that I would need to pass the test. I enjoyed my lessons because they were a challenge and Valerie prepared me for the hardest possible scenarios. I particularly enjoyed the balance of games and work. I felt very prepared when I went into my test and was excited that I passed."
Charlie
"Valerie worked with my daughter two years ago and, more recently, with my son.
I can only sing her praises. She took the time to really understand their different characters and adapt her tutoring accordingly, always ensuring that they were at ease and praised and encouraged without it being too pressurised."
Hannah Brookfield - Embsay - Oct 2021
"I would strongly recommend Valerie as a tutor. She has helped our son and daughter pass the 11+ over the past few years. She has a lovely, friendly manner and an excellent way of explaining things to make problems easier to understand. Both children enjoyed their sessions with Valerie and felt more confident sitting the exam as a result."
Helen Robinson - Carleton - Oct 2021 (Mabel passed 11+ Oct 2021)
"Valerie has been a fantastic tutor for my son - providing him with the tools and confidence that he needed to pass his 11 plus. He was lacking in self-confidence and Valerie addressed this in a thoughtful and caring manner.
Valerie is professional and nurturing in her approach. She provides great feedback at the end of each session and tailors the work excellently to your child's needs.
I can highly recommend Valerie."
Claire Gautum - East Marton - Oct 2021 (Phoenix passed 11+ Oct 2021)
"We were so lucky to get Valerie to tutor our son. A friend recommended her and we just managed to get a slot in time. It turned out to be one of the best things we ever did for him. Valerie really got to know him and focused on his strengths and gave him so much confidence. With all the disruption and chaos surrounding school because of the pandemic, his weekly lessons and homework with Valerie became a constant and consistent part of his week. He misses her already! By the time the actual exam came around we weren’t anxious about it at all, we were so happy with the progress our son made and we were proud of his effort. Although two weeks later we received the letter from the school informing us that he had passed and we are all so proud and delighted for him!"
Rebecca Holt - Skipton - Oct 2021 (George passed 11+ Oct 2021)
George says...
"Valerie is a great teacher! I miss seeing her each week for our lesson and fun games. I really enjoyed the work she sent me and my favourite was working out the non-verbal puzzles."
George
"Valerie's style of teaching is phenomenal. My son has grown in confidence and flourished which resulted in a pass on his entrance exams. Valerie is a gifted teacher with a calm and engaging nature which especially worked when we had to switch to remote learning over Skype during lockdown. I’d definitely recommend Valerie as a tutor to your child, whatever level they’re at."
Mala Benn - Skipton - Nov 2020 (Rohan passed 11+ Oct 2020)
Rohan says...
"I really enjoyed my sessions with Valerie, she’s always smiling and gentle which made the sessions relaxing and fun especially with all the games that we played. When I got things wrong, she took the time to explain without making a big deal. I’m so sad that I don’t need any more sessions."
Rohan
"As a family we feel very lucky to have had Valerie’s support, especially during lock down. Our daughter Isabelle has always been intelligent and Valerie offered her challenging work to stretch her abilities and believe in herself. Our daughter loved her sessions and never once complained about completing work set. In September she returned to school and is still doing amazingly well despite having six months off school. She has recently passed her 11 plus and went in with amazing confidence and came out with a huge smile on her face. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Valerie again and believe every child, regardless of ability, would benefit from the high quality teaching provided and one to one support."
Katy and Dion Kay - Barnoldswick - Nov 2020 (Isabelle passed 11+ Oct 2020)
Isabelle says...
"Valerie is really kind and I really enjoyed our lessons, especially when we played games at the end. She helped challenge me with my vocabulary and taught me new methods in mathematics. I will really miss our lessons."
Isabelle
"Two of my children have now successfully passed their 11 plus thanks to Valerie. They are both very different children with very different learning styles but I feel that Valerie was fantastic with both of them. During lockdown, the Skype lessons were the one constant that Amelia had and I felt like the tuition continued seamlessly. Valerie offers so much more than practical help with the test - her encouragement and support to parents and pupils alike is invaluable. We will definitely be back again with our third child!"
Fiona Kyle - Skipton - Nov 2020 (Amelia passed 11+ Oct 2020)
Amelia says...
"Valerie was really nice and friendly and I really enjoyed working with her."
Amelia
"My daughter was dubious about having 11+ tutoring online, but Valerie made her feel perfectly at ease from the first Skype session, and they worked really well. Valerie was very good at identifying the areas that needed attention and gave my daughter lots of useful tips, as well as lots of positive encouragement. My daughter was smiling at the end of each lesson."
Laura Steele - Skipton - Nov 2020 (Oak passed 11+ Oct 2020)
"Valerie tutored Isabel for the 11+ during lockdown and was such a positive and enthusiastic break from home-schooling! Valerie really got to know Isabel and motivated her to complete the tasks set with ease. She identified areas of weakness and concentrated on these, improving Isabel's confidence without applying any pressure. I would highly recommend Valerie to other students both for the 11+ and other support needed."
Debra Tiffany - Embsay - Nov 2020 (Isabel passed 11+ Oct 2020)
"Valerie prepared Isabella for the 11+ exams with great success. With her one-to-one sessions, she was quickly able to identify her strengths and weaknesses, and tailor her sessions to build Isabella's confidence. She also provided weekly feedback and was happy to answer any queries we may have regarding Isabella's progress. Valerie developed a good rapport with Isabella, she knew what makes her tick and how to motivate and keep her focused. Isabella looked forward to her weekly sessions especially the games at the end. She enjoyed them so much we now have a few of her favourites at home."
Valerie, thank you once again for helping Isabella; you've been really great and we can't thank you enough.
Abigail Wallace - Skipton- Dec 2019 (Isabella passed 11+ Sept 2019)
"Thank you to Valerie for her excellent tutoring which gave George the skills and confidence to pass his 11+ this year. I would highly recommend Valerie."
Elizabeth Ball - Bradley - Nov 2019 (George passed 11+ Sept 2019)
George says...
"Valerie made learning fun and knows exactly what you need to do, she is helpful and friendly and I really enjoyed going to my sessions."
George Ball
"Our son has really enjoyed the year spent with Valerie and we were delighted with how effectively the sessions were tailored to appeal to him as an individual. He was genuinely engaged and enthusiastic about attending and it is clear that he has benefitted in so many ways from the one-to-one attention. Thank you so much Valerie, you have been very much appreciated."
Jules Swain - Skipon - Nov 2019 (Max passed 11+ Sept 2019)
"Lydia always had fun and enjoyed the sessions with Valerie; really comprehensive preparation for the 11+ test."
Stephanie Noland - Embsay - Nov 2019 (Lydia passed 11+ Sept 2019)
Lydia says...
"Thank you for all your help, you made me believe in myself."
Lydia Noland
"Lucy really enjoyed her time with Valerie as she made the sessions fun and engaging. She helped build Lucy’s confidence and made the learning interactive and relevant to her needs."
Melanie Hey - Skipton - Nov 2019 (Lucy passed 11+ Sept 2019)
"We are very grateful to Valerie for helping Lauren to prepare for the 11+. Lauren enjoyed her weekly sessions and as a result felt confident and well equipped for the high school test."
Jo Tiler - Embsay, Skipton - Nov 2019 (Lauren passed 11+ Sept 2019)
"Very good tutoring!! highly recommend."
Naila Kousar - Skipon - Nov 2019 (Juwariyah passed 11+ Sept 2019)
"Valerie is a brilliant tutor. She is very friendly and was sometimes able to be flexible with session times which was perfect for us, just what we needed. The sessions were well structured and it was fantastic to see our daughter progress each week."
Joanne Holgate - Laneshawbridge - Dec 2018 (Eleanor passed 11+ Sept 2018)
Eleanor says...
"It was great. It was educational and fun. I looked forward to going every week. Valerie's a fab tutor who helped me achieve an amazing outcome!"
Eleanor Holgate
"Connor found the sessions fun and interesting. Valerie was really good at helping to explain how to tackle difficult questions.
From our point of view, we would highly recommend Valerie. Connor always came home happy and motivated.
Valerie was a great support before and after the exam.
Thanks again, Adrian."
Adrian Wilkinson - Skipton - Dec 2018 (Connor passed 11+ Sept 2018)
"Valerie was the perfect tutor for us. She did a wonderful job by tutoring my son for his 11+ and , even more importantly, by keeping him (and myself) calm.
My son passed the exam with flying colours and we're looking forward to seeing Valerie again in future years to teach my two younger children."
Fiona Kyle - Skipton - Dec 2018 (Joshua passed 11+ Sept 2018)
"Valerie put both us and Stanley at ease with the whole process and broke the tests into manageable sections and had great structure to her lessons. She provided support for us as parents and for Stanley throughout the year. Stanley had a real dip in confidence in the spring and I can't thank Valerie enough for her help, advice, support and endless patience throughout the whole process, she gave our son the best chance at passing the 11+ and we are so grateful for this."
Rachel Preston - Skipton - Jan 2018 (Stanley passed 11+ Sep 2017)
"I would like to say thanks to Valerie for all the help she has given my son over the past 11 months with both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. I felt that one-to-one tuition would be beneficial for him to build confidence, and be better prepared for the exam.
The lessons were well structured and paced in such a way that he did not feel overburden with workload. After a couple of weeks, I could see my son gradually gaining in confidence, and on the day of the test he felt fully prepared to take the 11-plus exams, which he passed.
I would recommend one-to-one tuition with Valerie, to anyone who wants his or her child to have the best chance in passing the exam."
Sheraz Saddique - Skipton - Dec 2017 (Hamza passed 11+ Sep 2017)
"For various reasons, home tutoring our daughter Sophia was proving a challenge. Despite obvious ability her confidence was low. After approaching Valerie for help, the change was noticeable literally within two weeks. Sophia viewed her time with Valerie as 'her time' and basically never looked back. We feel Valerie’s skills and experience were integral to Sophia passing calmly and confidently, and would highly recommend her."
Tanja & Neil Danby - Embsay - Jan 2017 (Sophia passed 11+ Sep 2016)
"The help in familiarising my son with the question format was invaluable. The background information provided by Valerie no doubt helped him to rationalise the unusual nature and direction of the questions and appreciate the thought process required to form the answers in a logical and appropriate manner. The receipt of feedback on the lessons and homework results was greatly appreciated."
Mike & Stacey Gallagher - Keighley - Dec 2016 (Ezra passed 11+ Sep 2016)
Ezra says...
"Valerie often ended with logic and vocabulary games that provided variety and
made learning fun."
Ezra Gallagher
"Valerie very quickly learnt how my son learnt and about his confidence and was able to tailor her lessons to meet his needs. Her high expectations and patience led my son to believe in himself and have the confidence to succeed. Simply brilliant!"
Sarah Stones - Skipton- Oct 2016 (Elliot passed 11+ Sep 2016)
Elliot says...
"Valerie was really great at helping me learn how to do the different questions and she gave me the confidence to believe I could do it myself. Thank you so much."
Elliot Stones
"Valerie was a great tutor. Joseph enjoyed going and was well prepared for the exam. Valerie got to know Joseph very well and seemed to tailor the learning to him. I would strongly recommend using Valerie as a tutor."
Helen Robinson - Carleton - Oct 2016 (Joseph passed 11+ Sep 2016)
Joseph says...
"I enjoyed having tutoring with Valerie, it was good fun and I was happy there. We did lots of hard work."
Joseph Robinson
"My daughter, Olivia, had tuition with Valerie for the 11+ exam. She really enjoyed her sessions and Valerie tailored them to Olivia’s needs. Olivia always came away from the sessions with a smile on her face and she became more confident throughout her time with Valerie. Olivia was definitely well equipped to take the test and we are thrilled that she passed. I highly recommend Valerie to anyone who needs a tutor for their child as she offers an excellent learning environment, which is very welcoming. Thank you Valerie for making the experience so positive for Olivia, we really appreciated all your dedication and support."
Emma Pease - Barnoldswick - Oct 2016 (Olivia passed 11+ Sep 2016)
Olivia says...
"I had tuition with Valerie for a year. I really looked forward to my sessions which were really fun. We played games every time and Valerie gave me the help and support I needed to pass the Skipton Girls’ test."
Olivia Pease
"Valerie spent time working out jessica's strengths and weaknesses and worked thoroughly on all areas but gave lots of additional support where needed. She provided a balanced and honest approach to tutoring for the 11 plus, and established a great rapport with Jessica that made her feel confident and really well equipped to deal with her high school test, which she went on to pass. Thank you Valerie for your invaluable expertise and support during this time."
Sarah Denurtcheylo - Skipton - Oct 2015 (Jessica passed 11+ Sep 2015)
"Our daughter, Amy, was tutored this year by Valerie for the 11+ and has successfully achieved the standard required for a place at Skipton Girls High School. Valerie very quickly assessed what areas Amy needed to focus on and was able to build on those as well as inspiring her to have greater confidence in herself and her own abilities. She always came away from the sessions with a huge smile on her face and was keen and enthusiastic to share what she’d been doing as well as to get her homework completed in a timely fashion. We are thrilled for Amy that she is able to go to the school of her choice now and so grateful to Valerie for helping to make the whole experience so much more manageable, and pleasurable, for her. We have also noticed a marked difference in her general schoolwork over the last year and are also very thankful for that. I highly recommend Valerie to anyone who needs an academic tutor for their child, whether for the purposes of the 11+ or any other area of the curriculum. Amy absolutely loved her time with Valerie and is genuinely missing her weekly sessions with her as she viewed her as a trusted, cared-for friend who was interested in her as an individual rather than just her teacher. Many, many thanks!"
Karen Formoso - Carleton - Oct 2015 (Amy passed 11+ Sep 2015)
"An excellent learning environment, Valerie makes the sessions fun and my daughter Isabelle was really motivated to learn."
Maxine Bentley-Ellis - Thornton-in-Craven - Oct 2015 (Isabelle passed 11+ Sep 2015)
Isabelle says...
"Valerie is a kind and lovely lady who will teach you everything you need to know."
Isabelle Ellis
"The sessions really helped Eleanor to focus on the various papers and Valerie was able to ascertain very quickly which areas needed most support and practice. She also provided extra help and notes to bring home to study. We are delighted that Eleanor passed the exam and would like to say a large thank you to Valerie for her help, friendly nature and dedication to her tutees. Many thanks."
Louise Pratt - Skipton - Oct 2014 (Eleanor passed 11+ Sep 2014)
Eleanor says...
"Valerie really helped me with my confidence and organising myself. Her activities are really fun and she knew how to make it very interesting. I enjoyed the lessons."
Eleanor Pratt
"Our daughter has been tutored by Valerie for a year prior to taking the 11+ entrance exam for Skipton Girls High School. She really enjoyed going to Valerie's as she made it interesting and fun at times! Valerie's teaching made a huge difference, helping her understand the questions and also providing the guidance necessary to be able to answer the questions in the set timeframes. She has now passed the tests which is a fantastic achievement, we are all so pleased - THANK YOU Valerie!
Kind Regards"
Jo Barwick - Embsay - Oct 2014 (Abigail passed 11+ Sep 2014)
"I wanted to thank you for all you have done to help and support Matthew pass the eleven plus – he had a very big smile on his face when he read the letter with his results!
I do not underestimate how much your sessions have helped him. You quickly got to know him as a person and your approach worked perfectly, building his confidence and above all making learning fun."
Clare Brooks - Ilkley - Oct 2014 (Matthew passed 11+ Sep 2014)
"Thank you Valerie for working with Fliss. You really helped her with the areas that she needed to work on which stood her in good stead for not only the 11 plus but for her future schooling."
Sarah Seastron - Skipton - Oct 2014 (Felicity passed 11+ Sep 2014)
"Many thanks for helping Jack prepare for his 11+. We are extremely grateful for the excellent tuition and the encouragement you have given him over the past year. Jack is over the moon that he passed!"
Joanne and Ian Tiler - Embsay - Oct 2014 (Jack passed 11+ Sep 2014)
Jack says...
"I really enjoyed my weekly sessions with Valerie. They were fun and interesting. I will really miss going."
Jack Tiler
"Our son Billy has just passed his entrance exam for Ermysteds Grammar School in Skipton. Both Billy and ourselves feel that, alongside the work he had done at home, his tutorials with Valerie were a very important part of this. Billy really enjoyed his tutorial time with Valerie. His self confidence improved and he was able to face the exam day with a relaxed and happy attitude."
Clare Park - Grassington - Oct 2014 (Billy passed 11+ Sep 2014)
"Mia has really enjoyed her tutoring sessions with Valerie who has made learning fun and enjoyable whilst ensuring Mia had the understanding she required. We are delighted that Mia has passed her exam for the girls high school and couldn't have done it without you; thank you so much.
Kind regards"
Deborah Holden - Skipton - Oct 2014 (Mia passed 11+ Sep 2014)
"Our son was tutored by Valerie after she had been recommended to us by another parent and we found her very approachable. She explained everything clearly and as well as preparing him for the selection test she made tuition fun using logic games to encourage quick thinking and reasoning skills.
We have no hesitation in recommending Valerie."
Carol & Peter Thornton - Skipton - Oct 2014 (Jack passed 11+ Sep 2014)
"My daughter’s experience with Valerie Griffiths was very pleasant. She gave her tuition for the 11 plus exam. It was a very high standard of teaching. Valerie worked hard to help my daughter develop the necessary skills needed to pass the 11+ Test. She found Valerie a kind, honest and hardworking person and I highly recommend her as a tutor for the 11+ Test."
Saima Almas - Skipton - Oct 2014 (Anshara passed 11+ Sep 2014)
"We would like to say a huge thank you for helping to get Elliot through the 11+ exam for the grammar school. Elliot thoroughly enjoyed his sessions and has said that this was due to your friendly, helpful and understanding nature during your time together. We will be recommending you to others in the village. Thank you once again."
Paul & Sally Evans - Embsay - Oct 2013 (Elliot passed 11+ Sep 2013))
"Harrison really enjoyed working with Valerie and was always enthusiastic to go right from the start. He found lessons fun and interesting and Valerie helped increase his confidence for the 11+ exam this year. He is now looking forward to starting Ermysted’s in 2014, we are highly delighted!"
Laura Ward - Grassington - Oct 2013 (Harrison passed 11+ Sep 2013)
"In just a few classes, Valerie was able to assess the areas that my daughter needed support with. She provided excellent tuition, tips and, most importantly, confidence in the lead up to the exam. We were delighted when Ciara passed and would like to say a big thank you to Valerie for all her help."
Margaret Kleppen - Ilkley - Oct 2013 (Ciara passed 11+ Sep 2013)
"We would like to say a great big thank you for helping Emmelina pass her 11+. "
Tanja & Neil Danby - Skipton - Oct 2013 (Emmelina passed 11+ Sep 2013)
Emmelina says...
"Valerie was really understanding and patient when I was unsure about a subject. She seemed to understand me and knew how to explain things in different ways until I understood. Valerie was so friendly and we did interesting things in between harder things, and I was never bored. I actually miss going!"
Emmelina Danby
"Just to thank you very much, I have a very happy daughter tonight, passed her 11+ with flying colours thanks to your superb tuition. Can't thank you enough!"
Cathrine Milnes - Skipton - Oct 2013 (Ellie passed 11+ Sep 2013)
"Initially, I was anxious as I did not know where to bring my son, Herson for his 11+ tutorials, until someone highly recommended Mrs. Griffiths. It was really worth it. Mrs Griffiths used many techniques and strategies to benefit a child in their learning and I am very happy that Herson learned a lot from her. We are very pleased with the result, and for that....KUDOS to you, Mrs.Valerie Griffiths.....THANK YOU VERY MUCH."
Hazel Cortez De Lara – Skipton - Oct 2013 ( Herson passed 11+ Sep 2013)
"Hi, just to let you know Chloe passed!! :) - thank you so much for all your help."
Alice Smith - Embsay - Oct 2013 (Chloe passed 11+ Sep 2013)
Chloe says...
"Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into my tuition. You were really friendly and made learning easy. I highly recommend you. I was so happy I passed. I can't thank you enough xxxx"
Chloe Smith
"Valerie provided professional and friendly tuition to our daughter in preparation for the Skipton Girls' High entrance exam. Our daughter warmed to Valerie instantly and gained huge amounts of confidence through the sessions and homework set each week. I would, without hesitation, recommend Valerie to anyone looking for a friendly, professional and accessible tutor."
Andy Berry - Earby - 30.10.12 (Freya passed 11+ Sep 2012)
"Our son Ben began tutoring in January in preparation for sitting the Ermysted's entrance test. He enjoyed the sessions as Valerie made them fun and stimulating. Ben never felt as though he was doing extra 'work' as Valerie used a variety of learning techniques. As she kept him engaged, he learnt a lot and passed the test with outstanding marks. We felt as though she really took the time and care to understand his learning needs. We highly recommend Valerie as a tutor."
Neil Finnett - Eldwick - 24.10.12 (Ben passed 11+ Sep 2012)
"We are extremely pleased with Valerie Griffiths as a tutor. She has done an excellent job tutoring our son who has just sat and passed the test for Ermysteds grammar school. We would highly recommend her."
D and J Whiteoak - Thornton-in-Craven - 24.10.12 (Lewis passed 11+ Sep 2012)
"Valerie tutored my son Daniel in preparation for the 11+. At first he was a bit shy and reluctant to spend time studying with a complete stranger. After the first session he was completely at ease and really enjoyed it.
Valerie is a wonderful teacher and makes what could be 'a chore' to a lot of children, fun and interesting.
When Daniel sat the 11+ he was calm and not at all nervous and I put this down to the fact that he was
so well prepared by Valerie."
Beverley McKee - Barnoldswick - 22.10.12 (Daniel passed 11+ Sep 2012)
"Can't thank you enough for helping Adam achieve such success! He really loved his times with you. Many thanks from a very happy Adam, Andrina and Simon Reynoldson."
Andrina and Simon Reynoldson - Skipton - 22.10.12 (Adam passed 11+ Sep 2012)
"Oliver says 'I simply couldn't have done it without you'. I would like to thank you as you also helped us as concerned parents. You helped to answer our questions and issues, in a calm and supportive way. We felt Oliver was well prepared and he understood what was needed from him."
Lisa Hart - Skipton - 21.10.12 (Oliver passed 11+ Sep 2012)
"Valerie tutored my daughter over the summer break in preparation for the 11+. Tiegan enjoyed her lessons and looked forward to going. Valerie was very helpful in all subjects and I'm sure had a positive influence in the outcome of the test....she passed."
Clare Adam - Gargrave - 20.10.12 (Tiegan passed 11+ September 2012)
"Valerie was a great tutor and her hard work helped me a lot. She was kind and friendly and was a pleasure to work with.
From Ella xx"
Ella Smith - Embsay - 16.10.12 (Ella passed 11+ Sep 2012)
"When our 6 year old became increasingly anxious about her writing we recognised that she lacked the creativity to come up with ideas and the skills to embellish the ideas that she had. We tried to help but her lack of enthusiasm (and our lack of knowledge!) meant it was always a stressful affair which was totally counterproductive. We decided to see if a tutor would be better placed to help Josie.
We found Valerie and she provided just exactly what we were looking for. Josie was happy and enthusiastic when working with her. Valerie provided Josie with the skills she needed, and me with the knowledge to help. Within the space of a couple of months Josie’s confidence improved significantly. Her grades improved but most importantly for us she started to look forward to the Big Write at school and took pleasure in what she achieved."
Lisa Mawson - Barnoldswick - 06.04.12
"Valerie made us feel welcome and Lewis is really enjoying his tutoring sessions.He always looks forward to them and although it is early days he seems to be making steady progress. Hopefully over time he will grow in confidence and it will benefit him in his future education."
Janine Whiteoak - Thornton-in-Craven - 20.11.11
"We are very happy that we have found you. Christian likes you very much, he feels at ease with you already. We met briefly, but I find you very energetic, supportive and at the same time a calm and kind person. We truly believe that you are able to inspire our son to progress in his English, to become grammatically literate and knowledgeable.
We wish you both luck in this hard process."
Diana Agopyan - Skipton - 08.11.11
"Thanks for all you have done for Charlie and Gabriel over the past couple of years. They enjoyed working with you and formed good relationships with you as their teacher. They both flourished in your class and I am very pleased with the great progress they made, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy.
As a parent, I have appreciated your approachability and the way in which you have responded to my children as individuals."
Carolyn Whitaker - Hellifield - 12.07.11
"I would like to thank you for the manner in which you have taught our son this year. Thanks to your effective teaching methods, our son has made consistent improvements throughout the scholastic year."
Barbara Galante - Skipton - 19.06.11
"I just wanted to write and express how grateful I am to you for the wonderful year our son Owen has had in your class. As he was not always a keen scholar, we were worried that he would struggle to compete with his peers in Key Stage 2.
However, thanks to your guidance and encouragement, Owen has achieved so much this year and all his grades have improved. Consequently he has grown into a more confident and mature young man with the skills he needs to help him improve further in the next academic year.
Thank you for you expert teaching and patience."
Sally and Michael Bullock - Skipton - 23.07.10 |
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