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She was very helpful to my daughter, her level of english has significantly improved under Lesley's tutoring. It was great to get some extra help for my daughter.

Great communication with Lesley from the beginning. She is helping my son tremendously with his confidence in English language, giving him the skills and techniques to approach a subject which isn’t his forte or his favourite.

The daughter received offers from all schools to which she applied, plus two academic scholarships.
She says she learned a lot from Lesley's tuition in English.

Lesley has been tutoring my daughter for Alevel English. She is very organised with sessions and topics to Focus on. She is very approachable and understands how to connect with my daughter to get the best out of her. Very encouraging and supportive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lesley

Lesley has been been amazing from the start getting straight to work. she noticed my year 8 daughter's anxiety with exam type questions and got to the root of it immediately! my daughter is now very confident in approaching any form of assignment/exam questions.
Lesley covers topics moving swiftly knowing what is due in each secondary academic year, without prompting from myself(or other parents).

i will be signing my second daughter up with Lesley when the time comes

Lesley is helping my son in preparation to GCSE in English and English Literature.

Lesley in incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and organised tutor. Lesley has a very clear picture and plan for the whole course and each lesson.

We are very pleased with the progress my daughter has made and is making with Lesley. Lesley is thorough, reliable and professional. She prepares each session in advance and remains in regular contact sharing feedback and materials for forthcoming lessons. My daughter enjoys the sessions and her confidence in English is growing.

We are very pleased with Lesley's tutoring approach for the 11+ exam. Lesley's comprehensive teaching style has made a positive impact on our daughter's learning experience. She is now more confident in her abilities and looks forward to her lessons. Lesley's dedication to providing a well-rounded education has given us confidence in our daughter's preparation for the exam. We recommend Lesley as a tutor and look forward to update the review post exam.

Lesley is an excellent tutor. My daughter was struggling with English at school but did not want an English tutor - she now happily goes to sessions with Lesley. Lesley has increased her confidence and is teaching her the techniques she needs to improve her grades. I am so pleased we found Lesley - I highly recommend her.

Lesley is a professional, engaging and clearly very skilled tutor. My son looks forward to his sessions with her and I can already see the difference they have made to his confidence.

My husband and I feel lucky to have found her.

Hello parents,

I understand that the journey of 11+/13+ can be overwhelming, but a good tutor can make this journey very smooth. We relocated from a different country and my daughter wasn't really up to standards taught in the UK. She had her 13+ exams in two grammar schools in Sutton, and Lesley helped immensely. She identified the gaps in her English and prepared her well for the 13+ grammar school entrance exams. As a result of which, my daughter cleared the entrance exams of both grammar schools in Sutton. She is very professional and plans her lessons well in advance. She keeps the parents posted about the progress too. I can't recommend her enough! Wishing all parents good luck with their journey.

It's been great making contact with Lesley via FirstTutors. She is an excellent tutor; friendly, experienced and encouraging. Our son has advanced greatly with her expert guidance. We would highly recommend Lesley as a tutor!

Lesley is clearly a highly committed and reliable professional with a wealth of experience. She has engaged and motivated my daughter with whom she has built an excellent rapport. In my daughters words she is 'very supportive, reassuring and makes the lessons enjoyable'. Lesley is excellent in both face to face and zoom sessions, she ensures meaningful learning takes place through both homework and lessons. It is without reservation that I would be happy to recommend Lesley.

Very productive lessons; always well-prepared and sending learning materials beforehand; periodically providing assessments and feedbacks; always try to challenge and further help my daughter to progress.
We are very happy with Lesley's lessons.

Lesley is a wonderful tutor. She has given my daughter so much confidence with her comprehension and English skills. Lesley challenges her but is very supportive and gives my daughter lots of praise. I am delighted to have found Lesley and we will be continuing to use Lesley to support my daughter’s learning as she begins her 11+ journey. I am very grateful for Lesley’s experience and support.

Lesley stepped in relatively late in my son's prep for an entrance exam and has really helped shore up some of his weak areas in his English. She is very easy to interact with and is always prepared for the lessons. Thank you, Lesley.

Its just been only 6 classes but I can already see a huge improvement in her writing skills.

She now knows where to add extra adjectives and make the story more interesting, all thanks to Lesley.

This is the best thing happened to my daughter , finding a tutor like her is lucky I should say.

Also continued interest in child is really important I believe because for a 9yr old , keeping the interest alive to go every week and learn is amazing.

I just can't thank enough. X

Lesley has been tutoring my son in 11 plus comprehension for the past few months. During that time his confidence and scores have really improved. He has really enjoyed his lessons with Lesley. We’ve found her to be very professional and supportive.

Lesley only had six months to help prepare our son for his independent school entrance papers. Lesley has always been professional and well prepared for all the lessons with a clear plan in mind to help our son. She managed to give him the confidence and techniques to excel and achieve the best result that he could (a scholarship at his first choice school).

With Lesley's teaching my daughter had a very good improvement with her creative writing skills. She passed her 11plus exams and secured a place at a very good school. I highly recommend Lesley.
Thank you.

Lesley is a highly experienced tutor, she asked our target first and always plan the lesson ahead. She has quickly and efficiently helped my son build up his confidence on comprehension and writing. I am very happy with my son's progress.

My year five son has been with Lesley for several months now. He had grown on confidence. The lessons are tailored to his needs and her wealth of experience is evident. Lesley is quick to analyse his weaknesses and address lessons to fit him. Her flexibility is also a bonus when some tutors can be very rigid in their lesson planning. I would recommend her.

Lesley has worked with our Year 8 son to provide him progress on English. By working with Lesley our son's confidence has grown in the subject, and his performance at school has improved. He enjoys the sessions and comes away energised and enthused.

Lesley has been tutoring our son who has ASD and is in a mainstream school. She has been working with him for just over a month now and the progress has been outstanding. Teachers in school have also noticed his increased confidence! Lesley has an amazing way with him and if able to bring out the best in him.

Comprehension has been a difficult area for him for a long while and for the first time he is excited about writing and reading.

Thank you Lesley!

Our son Archie settled in with Lesley quickly and always was very positive in his feedback. He gained confidence and we were all very pleased with her very effective approach and style of teaching.

My son has been attending Lesley's tuition for the past couple of months to prepare for his GCSE English. He is a Mathematics boy and regularly achieves top grades in all the other subjects other than English! Ever since he started the tuition with Lesley, he has improved on technique of his writing by many folds. He is over the moon for securing 95% in English Language and English Literature in the End of Year exams in Year 10. We will continue with Lesley's tuition until he finishes his GCSEs next year. I am confident that it is possible for my son to achieve a grade 9 in English in GCSEs. Many many thanks Lesley for your help and support.

Our daughter has been going to see Lesley for about 9 months now for KS2 English tuition. Lesley has helped with her low confidence in the subject, and we have been really pleased with the progress she has made. She has just had a glowing English report from school which she was very proud of! Lesley prepares interesting and well resourced sessions which our daughter enjoys, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for tuition for their child. Thank you!

So far my son enjoys going to Lesley’s tuition. He has already improved on his studies , also his attitude towards learning is positive which I would think that Lesley is installing that too in him . Lesley is friendly and professional and I would highly recommend her . Very happy

My son has been tutored by Lesley for a quite a few months now for his English GCSE. Although English is his least favourite subject he is really enjoying the lessons and never complains about going which says it all! Lesley is a fantastic teacher, calm, patient and I have no hesitation in recommending her to other parents! Her knowledge and experience on the subject is vast and we feel very fortunate to have found her.

Lesley is an excellent tutor and highly recommended. My son has been visiting Lesley for over 10 weeks now for his GCSE level English and in this short period he has made excellent progress. His understanding and interest of the subject has improved under her guidance and she particularly has helped with exam technique and a positive approach to studying. Thank you so much Lesley.

Excellent curriculum knowledge. My daughter is engaged and enthusiastic to attend sessions. I would highly recommend.

We used Lesley for a few weeks before the GCSEs. She helped my son prepare and gain confidence.
Thank you Lesley

Lesley is an excellent tutor. She assessed my daughter quickly and came up with a plan.We are fully happy with the way she is teaching to my daughter.

Lesley is tutoring our 15 year old son . She is extremely professional but approachable . Sam enjoys going to his lessons and seems to be progressing really well . We highly recommend Lesley as an English tutor

Lesley has really helped increase my son's confidence and his grades in English have improved dramatically.

My son has is finding lessons with Lesley very helpful. Impressed with her good knowledge of new English GCSE

Lesley is currently tutoring my son for an entrance exam. She is calm and relaxed and very encouraging and he is really enjoying his sessions with her, so much so that I have booked her to take on my younger son next year. His school teachers have already commented on his progress in English. I would highly recommend Lesley.

Lesley has been tutoring my son who has learning difficulties for about 6 weeks now. She has developed an excellent rapport with him and identfied his weak areas quickly. My son has been making steady progress and building confidence.

Lesley is an excellent tutor. She quickly identified my son's weak spots and gave him great advice for tackling the exam. My son looks forward to the sessions. I have seen an improvement in just a few lessons. I recommend Lesley.

A TRULY WONDERFUL TUTOR - HIGHLY ORGANISED AND EXPERIENCED. MY DAUGHTER HAS LEARNT SO MUCH IN A SHORT TIME.

Lesley is a very nice tutor. She did the very professional tuition to my son. My son enjoyed her lessons all the time.

My son has been seeing Lesley for a couple of months now. He is becoming much more confident with his writing and comprehension and he really enjoys his lessons. I would highly recommend Lesley!

In a matter of only a few weeks, we have seen a marked improvement in our daughter's English results and her confidence, in particular. She looks forward to her lessons with Lesley which is worth it in itself. We would highly recommend her.

Lesley has been helping my daughter since september with her GCSE english, we have started to notice a change in our daughters ability for the better. Lesley is extreamly helpful in guiding her through the GCSE syllabus, very honest, helpful and accomondating, my daughter looks forward to her classes with Lesley on a weekly basis, i therefore definatly recommend Lesley.

Lesley was extremely helpful and encouraging.
She gave my son a lot of support, not only in passing his English tests, but also with his further projects, when he got to University, she hepled him to understand the problems and helped him solve them.
My son has a dyslexia problem, but in spite of that she managed to help him acheive a good result.
I would highly reccomend her.

2 of my sons are being tutored by Lesley. My older son is coming into his own. He is sitting his test in Dec and January. My younger one will be sitting for 11+ next year. It's still too early to say, but I think they are on the right track. Lesley understands their weak points pushes them to over come them.

So far I am quite satisfied but it is still early days.

Excellent tutor for my son. Professional and is wonderfully good at teaching.

Lesley has a calm and kind manner. My daughter had an excellent rapport with her, and looked forward to tuition sessions. With Lesley's coaching, my daughter felt confident during her 11 plus exam. Thank you Lesley for making this a pleasure and not a chore. I am confident that Lesley's skills have brought out the best in my daughter.

Lesley has been of great help to my daughter in the lead up to her exams. She has been professional and competent with a good knowledge of exam technique, mark schemes and great exam tips. My daughter has really benefited from her time with Lesley.

Lesley was really good on focusing on weak areas, helped to improve essay writing techniques and was a very encouraging tutor over the past year.

I have been impressed by Lesley's efficiency and her knowledge of the requirements of my son's English IGCSE and the areas in which he particularly needs focused help. We have only had a few sessions so far but I am confident that Lesley will be able to help Harry immensely towards gaining his IGCSE. Lesley has a lovely manner and my son is very happy visiting and working with her.

Lesley has been wonderful in her tutoring approach.My son's performance and confidence has improved with her guidance.

Only been with Lesley for 3 weeks so early days - however I have been impressed that Lesley understands exactly what is needed to get the GCSE grades and has tailored her tutoring to meet my son's needs. Also my son,who really does not like English, seems prepared to work now - so she seems to be having a positive influence on him.

My daughter is really benefiting from Lesley's approach and her confidence is increasing.

Lesley has been tutoring my son since the summer holidays, his english grades are improving and also his confidence. Lesley is friendly and professional and thoroughly recommended.

Lesley has provided excellent tuition, to boost my year 9 daughter's English skills, throughout the year. My daughter looks forward to her lesson and has grown in ability and confidence. Lessons are clearly explained and well structured and Lesley is always willing to adapt the session to my daughter's needs. We are delighted with Lesley and would thoroughly recommend her.

Lesley has been extremely useful in helping my daughter feel more confident about her GCSE English Literature and Language. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a GCSE tutor.

My Son has only just started with Lesley, however she is having a positive impact, She is very professional and knows how to relate to a 14 year old which in itself is impressive, Lesley has my son taking his English seriously and is now working towards his GCSE in earnest.
Thanks to Lesley's impact.

We are very happy with Lesley, more importantly, she is already making noticeable improvements to my son's understanding of English grammar so that he now has the tools to rectify the mistakes he has been making for years! Lesley is very approachable and strikes just the right balance for a teenager - would certainly highly recommend.

My son felt very comfortable with Lesley from the first lesson and I feel very sure that his confidence in the subject will grow quickly. Lesley is well informed with regards to both state and private sector requirements in the subject - a very professional lady. Lyn

Lesley was always very professional and really helped my daughter's confidence and understanding of English at GCSE. Thank you so much for all your help.

Lesley's lessons have really helped my daughter at her school especially with her English as she is using a variety of words techniques to improve her work.

I am very happy with the support Lesley is providing for independent schools entrance exams (English). Lesley is very knowledgeable about the requirements and able to provide good guidance to me and my son . The sessions are well structured and homework clearly communicated. Most importantly, my son felt comfortable with Lesley immediately and enjoys his sessions.

My son has had a few sessions with Lesley now and says that he is pleased with the work he has done with her and finds her to be helpfully and approachable. He is glad he has started these lesson and would recomend Lesley to others.Many thanks

Whilst my daughter has only had a few sessions with Lesley, they have helped improve her confidence with English and she achieved a very good year 7 exam result. Lesley seems to have an extremely thorough knowledge of what is expected of pupils at each stage, her lessons are well structured, and I am confident she will continue to help Imogen develop her techniques and confidence in English. I will also be getting Lesley to tutor my younger daughter towards her common entrance exam.

Hi my daughter and son have been seeing Lesley for Year 9 English and 11 Plus tuition, and so far they are getting on really well and enjoy going and being tutuored by Lesley. Thanks.

We are very happy and extremely pleased with the approach and help Ms has offered to help with our son in his preparation towards entrance exams. In spite of the fact that we were very close the exams when we started this tuition, he is very happy and making good progress in his approach.

My daughter is receiving very good tuition and guidance, she enjoys seeing Lesley who is able to provide the correct balance of instruction and enjoyment to the sessions.

Our son has definitely grown in confidence with his English as a result of his time with Lesley. He is improving nicely and much prefers these lessons to the ones at school! We are really pleased, after only a few weeks of tuition.

Yes I have made contact and organised tuition many thanks

Lesley is a fantastic, committed teacher that brings the best out a child, she tutored my boys age 12 and 9 over the summer and they loved and always looked forward to their time with her and they are now much more confident about the subject. Many thanks Lesley

My daughter has had a few sessions with Lesley. She seems very efficient and hopefully will get the best out of my daughter, who seems to enjoy the sessions.

Lesley has established a very good working relationship with my daughter who is working towards her GCSE in English. Lesley has really helped to boost Laura's confidence as she has a better understanding of the material and assessments and has made positive progress over the year. I wish we'd found Lesley sooner!

One of the best tutors. Very professional, well organised and very friendly. My daughter thoroughly enjoys the tution and benefited a great deal out of it. Lesley is an excellent tutor.

Our daughter enjoys her sessions with Lesley, and we're pleased with the impact Lesley is having. Her confidence in numeracy has improved and she displays a willingness to learn which was previously lacking. Lesley has also enhanced our daughter's ability in literacy - her writing, grammar and comprehension are all developing well.

Molly has only had 2 sessions but she has settled in very well to her tuition and is finding her time useful with Lesley.

So far my son is very pleased with Lesley. She is very professional and an excellent tutor.

It's very early days (2 weeks), but to date we are both delighted with our choice to proceed with tutoring from Lesley. My son looks forward to his weekly sessions (soon to be twice a week, as we are opting for 11+ tuition as well) which makes it very easy for me, as a mum. Lesley is very serious about her tutoring, but has a lovely nurturing side too which enables my son to learn without him thinking it's too much like hard work. Lesley has great knowledge of local schools, their systems, their policies,the 11+, and she is more than happy to share that knowledge with you.