Testimonials
The testimonials below are a selection of comments from our students, past and present, from all levels of teaching – private tutoring, school, and university.
John has tutored my daughter during the Sixth Form and helped her success in gaining an offer to study PPE at Oxford University. In Politics, particularly, he has boosted her confidence and provided invaluable coaching on exam technique. Because he was so knowledgeable and great at explaining, he also engaged her in discussions on topics which she had otherwise struggled to embrace and understand. Also his manner and kindness helped her to enjoy and flourish from his teaching. He is an excellent tutor, and we are very grateful for all his teaching and expertise.
Parent of A Level Politics student
Dr Clay has been working with my daughter for the best part of a year. In that time I have seen her A-level grades go from strength to strength with his help. In that time he has been very accommodating and flexible when needs be. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a tutor.
Parent of A Level Politics student
Eleanor is the most wonderful person! The lectures were engaging, the seminars were coherent and understandable and essay feedback was detailed and helpful. Eleanor’s willingness to help was incredibly useful.
Undergraduate History student
Thank you so much for being such a great teacher this term, I didn’t think I’d recover from Ms [—] leaving but I have!
GCSE History student
John’s enthusiasm for the Ancient World is very clear but his ability to understand the needs of his student is what sets him apart from others. John delivers clear and memorable lessons. He takes the time to engage and check M’s understanding of the topic in a way which makes him feel more confident about his own abilities. […] John genuinely wants M to succeed. Towards the end of the summer, they will visit the British Museum together and this is an example of John’s commitment to his student.
Parent of GCSE Ancient History and Latin student
From the moment of our first meeting, Eleanor was an inspiration and a mentor to me and I cannot emphasise enough the impact that her support had – and continues to have – on my success.
Undergraduate English student
Dr. Barraclough is my favourite lecturer and seminar leader. Her enthusiasm and love of vikings is contagious. The video clips in lectures and games in seminars helped break up the pace of learning, which made absorbing information far easier. Most of all, Dr. Barraclough is simply very inspiring.
Undergraduate History student
It is an absolute joy and pleasure to have been taught by Dr Eleanor Barraclough … In terms of support for students, I have never come across a tutor as caring and supportive.
Undergraduate History student
Your hard work and dedication is appreciated and noticed. Thanks for everything! You’re actually so wholesome, you make history even better than it already is. Literally everyone in the class adores you, thank you for helping us all, we’re very grateful for you.
GCSE History student
John is a superb tutor with the special gift of being interested in every student he helps. His kind and conscientious approach to teaching creates a really safe and welcoming environment in which to learn – both in a group session and 1:1 tutoring. His in-depth knowledge of his subjects is incredibly impressive, and his passion is infectious. All of this combines to create a really empowering way of learning that motivated me to make significant progress independently too. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Creative Writing student
Just wanted to thank you again for all your work this year – I am so grateful for everything. You will be missed and I hope you have the best life ever.
GCSE History student