- Helen's sessions have had a really positive impact on my son's reading and writing skills. The improvements have been noticeable within a very short space of time. His confidence in trying new words and his writing technique have also come on in leaps and bounds. The sessions are always fun and stimulating and he always looks forward to his next time with Helen. Alison K
- I would like to thank you for helping our daughter Hannah. Your time spent teaching Hannah literacy is greatly appreciated as you have given her a valuable start to her education. Hannah thoroughly enjoyed her time with you. Hannah has settled into school really well and her teacher is pleased with her progress, her reading and writing skills are more advanced than most of her class mates and we feel this is largely down to the care and attention you gave her. Thank you again for everything you have done for us. Susan and Andy S
- I was concerned when my child started her reception class but her teacher is very impressed at her knowledge of letters and phonics which is all down to you. Thank you. Amanda M
- I went in to visit my son’s teacher and see how he was doing. The teacher commented that she was surprised how well my child was doing. I told the teacher that he was having some private tuition and did she think that had helped; she said most definitely. Vicky J
Comments received from Practitioners following training sessions:
- I enjoyed the session and thought it was very helpful. I will use what I have learnt in my everyday work at the nursery. Joanne
- The session was done in a fun and interactive manner that will help me in my everyday situations at the nursery. Claire
- I will use the new information you have given me to present our displays differently. Gemma & Nicola
- I will use what I have learnt within the nursery and with my grandchildren. Tisha
- I will use what I have learnt in day-to-day activities such as story time. Lisa
- I found that the activity on speaking at the children’s level was very helpful. Kelly
- I found being on the child’s level when speaking very helpful and the talk-covered lots of areas for me to put into practice. Debby
- Because of what I learnt, I will allow children to have more ‘free play’ to express themselves. Kelly
- On a day-to-day basis, I will listen more carefully to what the children have to say. Jade
Comments received from parents following a Parent Talk:
- WordPlay has been invaluable in preparing our family with support and tips on developing speech, language, communication and reading skills. We can not recommend WordPlay highly enough to anyone, and this is why we have decided to enlist Helen's help in preparing (our child) for school. Susan M
Comments received from Nursery Schools following class sessions:
- The sessions were just right for the ages of the children and the presentation was very good. The children enjoyed talking about the session after you left and used the ideas within their free play. Hartlepool Nursery