Results and Testimonials

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2023

2022

April 2022

Thanks a lot for your support and having in confidence in A to make it to St Paul’s Girls School. The extra support with the maths, English and also the science comprehension was really helpful. 

She thoroughly enjoyed her lessons and did really well in the 11+ and got offers from all the schools she applied to. She’s chosen her school and I think she will be very happy there. The sessions she had with you really helped her focus on some of the tricky areas so I will definitely recommend the sessions to parents who have all of this process to come!” 

The academic scholarship from NHEHS was also a bonus but we think St Paul’s is the right school for her. 

2021

2021 MS

The small group lessons have always been so well prepared, engaging, challenging as well as nurturing. He’s always come out enthusiastic excited and happy.  We have seen a huge increase in his overall confidence alongside his academic progress.

Thank you Anne for the speed and efficiency during the lockdown period where outstanding first class zoom lessons  were taught and delivered with an exceptional level of professionalism. The use of the fantastic, printed workbooks has only enhanced and added to the already excellent lessons.

We can’t thank you enough for all your hard work, guidance and support and are so happy that our son has gained a place at the school of our choice.

DE Year 6 Child Ealing

Anne was honest and practical with her support. We had never been through the 11+ process before and were unsure what to expect but in Anne’s capable hands we felt less daunted by it all.

Anne and Carol’s teaching was excellent, with detailed knowledge of what the children might expect to see in the papers and how best to use their time in the exams. DE enjoyed working in the small groups and felt challenged but also supported. When it came to the exams, despite all the uncertainty and last-minute changes she faced with the pandemic, she was incredibly confident.

Anne built on our daughter’s strengths. She encouraged her to be herself but also taught her how to sell herself and not be afraid to shine. My daughter was very clear about what the schools would be interested to hear about in interview. Her interviews were enjoyable and she felt equipped to rise to the challenge.

She received 5 offers from excellent schools and an Art Scholarship offer and is excited to be starting at Lady Eleanor Holles for year 7.

March 2021

From day one, Anne has always been honest, balanced and well informed in her advice- throughout we have felt she genuinely has our son’s best interests at heart. As it happened, her help and support became invaluable as we went through lockdown and home schooling.

The relationship our son and family formed with Anne will never be forgotten and we owe Anne in particular a great deal – she was always on hand to help, even on short notice and at weekends.

Overall, our son achieved a fantastic set of results, securing a major academic scholarship and offers from two of London’s top day schools.

This is clearly more than just a job for Anne and the rest of the team at West London Tutoring – you’re left with the strong impression it’s their calling and they are personally invested in each child they work with.

Thank you once again!

2020

June 2020 Northfields mum
(Year 5 and Year 7 child)

The classes are pre planned as the materials are emailed through in advance of the class so the children are prepared, and I know exactly what they will be learning during the class.  

There have been very few technical issues (mainly with some families struggling with WiFi) and this was dealt with by tutors sensitively by either waiting a short while or offering an alternative class to attend so that the child doesn’t miss out – this I found to be a caring and dedicated approach which demonstrates the ethos of Anne’s schooling.  

The class sizes have been small with no more than 4-5 children and the tutors interact with every child during the session which makes Anne’s classes engaging and fun confirming the understanding of what is being taught.

The material Anne uses during her classes is varied for each session, crosswords; reading comprehensions; past exam papers etc. all of which contribute to the interest & willingness my children show in logging into Anne’s classes. 

May 2020 West Acton mum (FJ)

He is coming along nicely and learning a lot, especially with his creative writing, which I felt was his weak point.

The FACTS CAP has done wonders to boost his writing skills so a massive THANK YOU!

Thank you to you and Carolyn for your continued hard work and dedication with our children❤

TJ March 2020 (Ealing mum)

Not only did they make the experience fun for the children, so much so they skipped into an additional 2 hours of ‘schooling’ every week, but the progress both children made in every aspect of their school-work was exceptional.

It began as a mission to achieve places at Hampton, and Godolphin and Latymer, but little did we know how much it would have a major bearing on their confidence and focus, which has set them up so well for their continuing education.

Both children were given the extra boost of making it into their first-choice schools. So much of what Anne and the team do is about efficient learning. Laser-focussed on exactly the right areas to ensure that specific child is working on the areas they really need to.

This preparation put them at ease enough to perform well in the exams. We will be eternally grateful. Both children are absolutely over-the-moon and very proud of themselves.

Thank you doesn’t really do it justice, but it’s a good start! (and the scholarship was also an added bonus!)

AB March 2020 (Y6 child, Chiswick)

Our daughter, AB, tutored with Anne and Carol for one year, in preparation for the 11+ for The Tiffin Girl’s School and Latymer Upper School. She was offered a place in both schools and an academic scholarship at Latymer. 

Right from the beginning we felt that we are in very competent hands. Anne initially assessed AB, she was open and honest about her prospects, and gave us the confidence that with hard work, guidance and support AB has a good chance to pass the exams. AB enjoyed studying in a small group, in a challenging, safe and nurturing environment. She was always keen to attend and always came out with sparkling eyes and a big smile on her face.

These are her words:

Anne and Carol tutored me for a year to prepare for my 11 plus exams. Anne’s lessons were always hard work but interesting and lots of fun. She is kind and thoughtful: any corrections are made in a way that only increases confidence. She has excellent resources for children to practice on at home, which greatly improved my writing style helping me in school as well. Aside from this, she has a great collection of excellent books for every year group that she knows will enhance the students writing skills. Carol, who taught me maths, was also great. Using a combination of tests and games she helped me to better understand Algebra, F.D.P, Averages, etc. The games kept up my motivation while the tests showed me my improvements and what I needed to work on. Carol always explained what I had done wrong and showed me what I should have done. All in all, without West London Tutoring, I would never have passed my 11 plus.

RS February 2020 (Y6 child, Northfields)

She has had 5 offers – Godolphin, Notting Hill, LEH, Benny’s and St Augustine’s – plus all 3 sports scholarships she went for, and an additional academic scholarship from Benny’s. We now face a very difficult decision, which will probably come down to a choice between Godolphin and Notting Hill… what a nice problem to have!

Thank you so much Anne. You were absolutely instrumental in E’s success.

2019

FM 2019 October (Year 6 pupil)

He has found your sessions engaging and fun and always arrived home buzzing with excitement with all he has learned.

You have really unleashed his potential with creative writing and his maths techniques have also improved enormously under your support and guidance.

The most unexpected transformation though, has been the confidence he now has in himself, his learning and how he conducts himself with adults.

We can’t thank you enough for all he has achieved in the last year. (And, of course, he sailed through the Buckinghamshire 11 Plus.)

FM 2019 October (Year 6 pupil)

He has found your sessions engaging and fun and always arrived home buzzing with excitement with all he has learned.

You have really unleashed his potential with creative writing and his maths techniques have also improved enormously under your support and guidance.

The most unexpected transformation though, has been the confidence he now has in himself, his learning and how he conducts himself with adults.

We can’t thank you enough for all he has achieved in the last year. (And, of course, he sailed through the Buckinghamshire 11 Plus.)

UU 2018 January (Year 5 pupil)

I went to Anne 3 months ago to help prepare my son for the 10 plus deferred exams, even though it was a short period of time, he gained an excellent knowledge of the exam techniques. She took my son through step by step, his strengths, his weaknesses and prepared him to complete the exams in time.

She also built up my son’s confidence and challenged him, her in-depth knowledge of the 11 plus exams was excellent.

My son got into his targeted schools St Pauls and of City of London this week.

Thanks so much Anne for all your help and support. 

UU 2018 January (Year 5 pupil)

I went to Anne 3 months ago to help prepare my son for the 10 plus deferred exams, even though it was a short period of time, he gained an excellent knowledge of the exam techniques. She took my son through step by step, his strengths, his weaknesses and prepared him to complete the exams in time.

She also built up my son’s confidence and challenged him, her in-depth knowledge of the 11 plus exams was excellent.

My son got into his targeted schools St Pauls and of City of London this week.

Thanks so much Anne for all your help and support. 

MG Autumn 2017 (Year 9 Pupil)

I don’t know if I mentioned this to you, but in his end of the year exams, he improved by about 20% and his teacher was very impressed. In January he was at a 5A level and obtained a 49% in the exam (Class average was 52%)

In July he was at level 6 and obtained a 65% in the exam (Class average was 60%)

I am so happy we found you, because I can really see his progress with the attention you dedicate to him, so a huge thanks from me!

September 2016

He moved 2 subsets (a year’s progress) in just one term and moved from the middle to the top set for English at school.  

He gained in confidence in both creative writing and comprehension and enjoyed Anne’s lessons, which were always tailored to his needs. 

I would very much recommend Anne as a tutor.

CA

September 2015

My daughter decided rather late that she wanted to move from her school, where she could have carried on to senior school without sitting the 11-plus.

Thank goodness for Anne Nadel, who worked with C on her English and Math skills plus exam technique.

In a few short months, Anne brought C from never having heard of the 11-plus to being very well prepared for the Notting Hill and Ealing High School entrance exam.

C came away from the tutoring confident in her ability to do well on the exam, and is now very happily finishing her third year at NHEHS!

June 2015

My son looked forward to and enjoyed Anne’s lessons, Anne encouraged him in a positive manner and boosted his confidence. 

Anne initially identified strengths and weaknesses: knowledge, understanding and gaps.  Once a full understanding was gained in English and Maths, Anne then moved onto past test papers from a wide selection of schools. 

Anne also helped me as a parent to understand the entrance school process and identify a suitable senior school match for my son.  

My son sat the 11+ entrance exams at Merchant Taylors’, John Lyon and St Benedict’s and was offered a place at all of them.  

Anne is an excellent tutor and prepares pupils to a high standard for entry to chosen schools.

CH