Testimonials
What the parents say...
I am so very grateful that I found you when I did. My children have a diverse range of needs and abilities, but your teaching approach for the 11+ has meant that they have each sat down for the exam confident in their own ability, feeling that they are fully equipped to face whatever the exam board throws at them, and with any gaps in their state school education fully plugged. And as we have travelled the journey of Year 5 together, as a parent I have felt fully informed, I became quickly confident that you understood my child, each time, and that there was a rapport – you with them, and you with us. If it was possible to take the pain of 11+ away, tutoring with you is the closest I can imagine to it. Thank you
Also just wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks so much for everything you have done with [my son], he speaks so highly of you. We can honestly say you’ve been brilliant through all of this. It’s been a very different year which none of us were expecting but even for myself and understanding what he needs to work on I actually got it 😊 …just wish I had you when my eldest went through this too. Appreciate it all.
I have 3 children who have been tutored by Zoë. I have been delighted how she tutors the children in small groups. Zoë is a clear, calm, patient and an assertive tutor, the children learn excellent techniques and really enjoy her tutoring. Zoë has a clear road map which she adapts each year to move with the 11+ test changes. She prepares the children so well for the 11+ transfer test, and keeps homework reasonable, consolidating what the children have learnt in class. I think Zoë is an outstanding tutor, and is always prepared to give you time, pre or post the test for any questions you have regarding your child and the process. I really recommend Zoë as an experienced, extremely effective 11+ tutor who embraces change – eg through COVID times, setting up Teams and sharing the white board so effectively! Just amazing. Thank you!
Zoë has tutored both my children through the 11+ process. I recommend her to absolutely anyone and everyone that asks! She is amazing at what she does! She takes all the stress and guesswork out of this otherwise daunting process and guides both the parents and the children with confidence and expert knowledge. Her approach is extremely professional yet child friendly. She never overloads kids with too much homework and yet they learn the skills and resilience required to succeed. I will always be grateful for Zoë’s help and support throughout both our 11+ experiences.
Thank you so much again for all your support and encouragement this year. The course was thorough, clear and well-structured, and the structure of assessments also worked well. [My son] enjoyed the classes, and by the end of the course he was well-prepared without ever feeling overloaded. The weekly emails were very helpful in setting out clearly what was being covered each week, feedback in the summer term was detailed and comprehensive, and you were always responsive and helpful if we had any queries. Online teaching in lockdown was excellent. I have already recommended you to several other parents, and would be happy to do so again!
Zoë Barrows has tutored both my children for the 11+, seven years apart, and I have no hesitation in giving her the highest possible recommendation. She is structured and organised, the children seem to enjoy the lessons - as much as children are ever going to enjoy lessons! - and the work is handled in an extremely effective way that guides the children with clarity through the multiplicity of question types in the exam and what to expect when they get there. Her years of experience in education shine through at all times. She is also well informed about the examination process and the exam itself. From a parent’s point of view, Zoë is friendly and approachable and always available with advice and support when needed. Both my children passed, but at the same time, I would be writing the same recommendation had they not done so. She is an excellent tutor.
Zoë has tutored all three of our children. They all passed. Of course they have differing abilities, but Zoë taught them all exam technique and strategy. More importantly she gave them the confidence to tackle the exam knowing they had prepared and were ready. She did this whilst also being realistic that tutoring shouldn’t take over your life and make you miserable. Thank you Zoë.
Zoë has been exceptional in tutoring our son and the attention she has given him. Zoë provided us with guidance on where he was excelling and where he needed to apply more focus. This allowed us to concentrate on his weaker areas and not just keep revising all the topics over and over. We couldn’t recommend Zoë enough and hence have signed our younger son up too! Thank you Zoë!
Zoë has been extremely supportive, approachable and knowledgeable on what has been an even more than normal challenging 11+ year. The workload she has set has been manageable and she has not overloaded us. Our son enjoyed working with her and respected her. Zoë responded to any of our queries quickly and effectively. We will be using her again for our daughter.