Thank you for you’re your support and going above and beyond to support my child.
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The poor state of children’s mental health is constantly being flagged up in education circles. The stresses and strains that pupils are under these days are quite overwhelming, and it is beginning to show quite alarmingly. As with any other educational problem that arises, schools are now attempting to boost pupils mental health using a range of strategies.
Research, carried out by the Department for Education, looked at the approaches schools are currently or have recently used to promote pupil wellbeing, resilience and engagement in learning. In the course of the study, it identified more than 60 different types of interventions that schools were using. These included mindfulness, gardening, musical activities, yoga and other relaxation activities. Unfortunately, the study concluded that: “Overall, the evidence of effectiveness is patchy, often being based on anecdotal feedback.”
How worrying is that! In an age, when our children need more help than ever, we cannot say for definite that we have strategies we can call upon that we know will work.
Our children are constantly either being tested or are being prepared for tests! They are taking GCSEs earlier and earlier, and grades for admittance into universities are getting higher and higher.
In the good old days, lower sixth, as it was called, was a time to sit back and enjoy yourself; go to parties and be with friends. It was a relaxing time after sitting your O’levels. Now it’s AS level exams. There is no time to relax and unwind. No wonder our students need a year out before going off to Uni. Can you really blame them?
So what do we, as parents need to do? Well in my humble opinion, to need to teach them about work/life balance. Of course, we need to nurture their thirst for knowledge through visits to castles, museums etc. But we also need to ensure that our children have downtime – a time to play – can you remember what that is? A time to run around with friends, breath in the fresh air, splash around in a stream and just be. Go on, have a day this weekend where you all just play, have fun and enjoy each other’s company.
Thank you for you’re your support and going above and beyond to support my child.
Happy ParentI can only say a big thank you for your lovely staff, he enjoys learning at Creative in Excellence. Thank you
Happy Parent"Just wanted to thank Emyr for helping my son Matthew Jones with his GCSE Maths. Matthew got 2 C’s which we are delighted with. Could you let me know when Emyr will be at your offices so I can pop down to thank him personally."
Nicola Jones (Parent, GCSE student)I just wanted to let you know that my son has had his A Level results this morning. He achieved 3 Grade A’s in Maths, Physics & Chemistry. He has gained admission to his 1st choice of university.
We would all like to thank you so much for your assistance with my son as without the work that your tutors put in he would never have achieved these grades.
Happy ParentWould just like to take the opportunity to also thank his tutor. We had his parents evening on Thursday and my sons maths teacher was very happy with his attitude to learning, and he has also gone from around 40-50% in his tests to 80%. We were over the moon!
Happy ParentI can’t believe his results we have cried with happiness. Thank you so very much for your fantastic help and your amazing teachers. I know his future is bright now.
Happy ParentSince coming to Creative in Learning, I feel a lot more confident with my maths. It’s great to have someone to really explain the bits I have been struggling with. When I am shown in a slightly different way, it all starts to click!
GCSE Pupil, Year 11May I say how wonderful Suzanne has been with my daughter during her GCSE journey. She has gained so much because Suzanne is incredible at getting the message across and making learning real. My daughter is going to be studying for A levels in September and so I will be in touch for further support in the new academic year. I would really like Suzanne to continue to assist her.
Happy ParentThank you. It’s been the best thing we could’ve done for Sara and it’s got her grades to a good place.
Happy ParentI can’t recommend them enough. My daughter is now 100% more confident, she’s gone from being upset doing her maths to understanding what she’s doing and getting really good results in her tests.
Happy ParentFreddie was extremely reluctant, as we knew he would be, but having returned home with "an equations God" (his words!) we're all now feeling very positive! Please do everything you can to ensure Freddie continues to work with Jack, he's made a big impression.
Happy ParentComing for tutoring at Creative has made a huge difference to Niamh’s confidence. School have commented that she is more willing to answer questions and she is happy to give maths a try now!
Happy parentAs you know, the reason we wanted Lily to have extra maths tuition is because she was really struggling with all areas of maths. This last 6 months, since starting with yourselves, my husband Eric, myself and Lily have noticed a massive increase in Lily’s confidence in this area. She loves working with Charlotte and she has had a huge impact on Lily’s learning. Lily tried her numeracy GCSE early this June in year 10. The highest grade she could get on the paper she tried was a B and she got a B!!!!
We are overwhelmed and thrilled to bits, so thank you so much! All credit to your fantastic tutors and great set up. We have recommended you to so many people and will continue to do so. "
Sharon"Just wanted to say thank you to all involved with tutoring Freya. Her confidence in maths has come on so much she has been moved up 2 sets in school since she has started."
Parent, Year 8 PupilI would also like to take this opportunity to thank you and every single member of your very special team that has worked with him over the last 12 to 18 months, I really have no idea what we would have done without you all. He has loved going to Creative and often talks about how the staff treats him and shows interest in him and what is going on in his life. You really have made a very positive impact on a young person who has struggles.
Please pass on my thanks to all your team, you are all superstars in my opinion. An absolute credit and vital support to the education system and the young people that have struggles.
Happy ParentWhat a difference a term makes. My daughter now enjoys maths. She has moved sets and is much more confident.
Parent, Year 7 pupilIt’s helped me with my spellings a lot, and it’s helped me with my times tables. At school, I used to hate the tests but now I don’t.
Pupil, Year 6I like all the games we play like Jenga to learn our times tables.
Pupil, Year 3It helped me develop a great cognitive understanding of mathematics at A level.
Pupil, Year 13My son, is really proud of himself as he has never achieved well at school and has always struggled. We are so grateful to you for being so supportive of him and encouraging him so much. My husband, who sometimes listens in to your sessions, always says that he hopes you go on to be a teacher as you have a natural talent for teaching and would make an excellent teacher.
Happy Parent