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Words from a parent, colleagues and professionals who have worked alongside me, published with their permission. Full written references are available on request.
From a parent
Having a child with complex needs can bring many challenges, and having someone who understands your child, believes in them and is willing to go that extra mile is invaluable. Nicola was that person for [my daughter], and we will never forget the difference she made to her life.
From colleagues and professionals
Nicola is one of the most dedicated and caring people I have had the pleasure of working with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional tutor who genuinely cares.
She is the person who stays that little bit longer, finds a different way when something isn’t working, and celebrates every achievement, no matter how small.
[Nicola] has a wonderful ability to build warm, trusting relationships with pupils, taking the time to understand each child as an individual and ensuring they feel safe, valued and supported. Nicola approaches even the most challenging situations with patience, kindness and a calm, reassuring manner, while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.
Nicola is deeply committed to each and every child she works with and will do her utmost to help them feel included, heard and valued. She is particularly skilled at supporting children who struggle within the classroom environment.
[Nicola] is a wonderful teacher and has a special talent for helping children understand difficult concepts. Her kindness and patience helps to settle children so that they can enjoy their learning and make progress in those areas of the curriculum they find difficult.
Nicola is highly skilled in differentiating work to ensure the effective inclusion of pupils with diverse needs and challenges. Her planning is thorough and she ensures multisensory resources are made [and] provided to achieve the desired learning targets.
Full written references. Formal letters of reference from a senior colleague, a special educational needs professional and a parent are available on request; ask when we speak and I will arrange for them to be sent to you directly.