What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
"[My daughter] was advised not to attempt Chem or Stats as her level 2 results were not good enough. She passed all of her internals with some merit passes. She has worked very hard with the tuition showing her how to maximise her efforts."
Mother of student December 2009
Year 13, Level 3 Chemistry & Statistics
“Charlie said it went really well & Josh was great - cool in fact! He believes Josh has made a difference already! Thanks heaps.”
Charlie’s mother Jane, August 2015
Year 11, Mathematics
"Mo did a great job even has Adam looking at Engineering at Uni!
[Adam] passed his Chemistry Internal well and thinks he has done well in his Externals so was well worth it."
Adam’s mother Jayne, November 2014
Year 11, Chemistry & Physics
"Anna was delightful! Madeline seemed relaxed with her, they appeared to be having fun whilst focusing and working hard together, so I am thrilled! There was lots of positive energy which Madeline thrives on as she is quite outgoing by nature. Thank you."
Madeline’s mother Louisa, July 2015
Year 10, Mathematics
“Just a note to thank you very much for all your help with supporting Daisy via Helena again this year. Daisy’s confidence and love of science due to Helena’s expert and engaging tuition has blossomed. From the Year 10 girl I called you about two years ago, starting to lose her understanding of concepts and needing support, to the confident Excellence level student we have now, has been a transformation. Daisy has always loved science and that love has grown ten-fold in the past two years. She managed to gain 100% Excellences in all her internals this year… not just for her 3 sciences but in all 6 subjects and is already way past the 50 Excellence credits needed for her Level 2 Excellence endorsement, and only 6 credits shy of gaining her second Gold Bar at St Margaret’s (70 E credits).
Many thanks once more. Please tell Helena that Daisy will be in touch with her when she gets her results in January!”
Daisy’s mother Lorelei, December 2015
Year 12, Level 2 Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
“Melanie, I meant to call you on Friday to say how delighted Jordan was with the pack and goodies and how impressed both he and Fletcher were with Michael. They said he's making physics sound so achievable.
Please pass on my congratulations to Michael - he may be able to crack the 'code' and get Jordan excited about science again.
Looking forward to tomorrow. Liza.”
Jordan’s mother Liza, April 2016
Year 12, Physics
"I hope Bevan passed message on that Matt made a huge improvement in Cambridge maths mid yr exam. 68%! He’s feeling good about it!"
Matt’s mother Robyn, June 2012
Year 11, Level 1 Mathematics
“We would like to thank you and Jackson for the tuition provided over the last 2 years. You have provided a well organised, friendly and cost effective service and Jackson has been amazing with how well he works with Luke.
Regards, Glenda O'Neill”
Luke’s mother Glenda, October 2016
Year 13 Biology, Chemistry & Physics
“Alex has achieved a greater understanding of Physics thanks to working with Emma. It has taken her from not achieving in Term One to full internal Excellence results for the balance of the year. So please pass onto Emma our thanks for working with Alex throughout most of 2016. Picking Physics up for the first time in year 13 was a challenge.
Kind regards, Karen”
Alexandra’s mother Karen, October 2016
Year 13, Physics
"Thanks for everything - exams went well and just await results in January. Jackson was delightful and has the makings of a great teacher / communicator of science - a young man going places!"
Josie’s mother Juliet, November 2014
Year 12, Chemistry & Physics
"Bernadette got excellence on the recent tables and graphs formative and like Holly the tuition is invaluable for confidence. We are really pleased overall. We believe that tuition is essential because there seems to be big holes in the learning at school."
Holly’s and Bernadette’s mother Mary, July 2013
Year 11 & Year 12, Mathematics & Science
“Thanks Melanie. Jack found Liam incredibly helpful. He got an excellence for the last internal so fingers crossed today. Jack also said his physics exam went well.”
Jack’s mother Tracey, November 2015
Year 12, Chemistry & Physics
"Thanks so much for your assistance and great tutoring!! Ben was advised today that he got a merit!! We're thrilled.
Thx again! We have appreciated your feedback along the way."
Ben’s father Simon, January 2014
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
“Jade was rapt with her first lesson with Amelia, thanks soooo much.”
Jade’s mother Sherie, September 2015
Year 11, Mathematics
"Melanie showed Martina and Amy that the results are achievable it’s just a matter of hard work and not being afraid to ask. They have learnt a valuable skill."
Amy & Martina’s father Rob, December 2009
Years 12 &13
“Tom has improved his test scores in maths and will be up streamed soon we hope. His confidence has improved hugely and that is due to the knowledge and understanding Sean has given him. Sean was easy to get on with, a great role model and very smart and appropriate at all times, a great teacher.”
Tom’s mother Jo, January 2016
Year 10, Mathematics
“Hi Melanie
Sorry for late response but in relation to Friday’s session the feedback I received from Braxton was really good. He said it was a really good session with Zak and he understands what they were working on sooooo much better so please can you pass on my thanks to Zak.
Kind Regards, Donna.”
Braxton’s mother Donna, May 2016
Year 11, Accounting
“Veronika enjoyed her first session with Helena, she thinks that Helena is a very knowledgeable and helpful tutor. Veronika is looking forward to her next session on Friday!”
Veronika’s mother Lana, March 2015
Year 12, Mathematics & Physics
“Had found Kip McGrath OK when children were younger, but not the specialists available for years 12 and 13 in science.”
Tom’s mother Josie, June 2015
Year 12, Mathematics & Physics
“Our daughter was able to learn at her own pace and to clarify points that needed clarification. It was a positive one on one learning environment. Amelia was a positive role model.
Her tuition helped her gain confidence in her own ability which translated into improved test results. She went up a stanine level during the year.”
Olivia’s mother Kerry, January 2016
Year 7, Mathematics
"Felicity is loving her tutor lessons and getting alot from the sessions.
We would love to continue next year when school is back."
Felicity's parents Antoinette and Mike, November 2024
Year 10, English & Mathematics
“The one on one in a comfortable and familiar environment really helped as did getting to know the tutor and his style/interaction. Also, being able to ask questions and go at a pace that kept information front of mind assisted overall learning.
His English grades improved in essay writing (personal responses) from an achieved to a merit. Overall he received a merit endorsement for this subject when he was nervous at the beginning of the year he may not be successful or only just achieve. This has increased his confidence with this important subject!”
Oliver’s mother Louisa, January 2016
Year 12, English
“I just wanted to say thanks for organising to have Jordan come to tutor Ben over the past few months. He has been very helpful. He was very professional, got straight on with the job, and related well with Ben.
Thank you for everything. I would not hesitate to recommend your service to all."
Ben’s mother Nikhola, November 2013
Year 11, Mathematics
"Millie has really enjoyed having Michelle as her tutor and is feeling well prepared, thanks to the work that Michelle has done in going over questions/exam papers with her. Thanks again for organising her tutoring this year."
Millie’s mother Susan, October 2014
Year 11, Mathematics
"Eva just texted with her physics result. One mark off excellence, and half the class failed. I am so relieved that we have Max on board. He is fabulous. [Eva] was one of the few pupils who had even seen some important model thing, and this was only because Max had gone through it with her. Thank goodness for Max!"
Eva’s mother Frances, June 2015
Year 12, Level 2 Chemistry & Physics
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