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"I have been using Tuition Plus for 7 years and Bal, Natalie and Gloria have been fantastic and so supportive to all three of my children. Alongside tutoring my children they have also provided me with guidance and direction to enable me to continue and enforce what they have learnt during the sessions.
Over recent months due to Covid restrictions face to face sessions could no longer take place so we have been having lessons via zoom. This has worked out so well. The children being a bit apprehensive at first were very quickly put at ease. Bal's zoom sessions have been great and just what the children needed during such uncertain times. Bal was very calm and reassuring but at the same time displayed great energy and enthusiasm during her sessions which then in turn reflects upon the children.
Bal has been very flexible in her approach to teaching, which works so well as what works for one child doesn't always work for another.
Thanks Bal you have been great!"
- Mrs Sharon Kallu
"I would recommend Tuition plus to anyone who is looking for 11+ support for their child. Bal has taught two of my children. My older son successfully passed for Bishop Vesey after learning in the face to face sessions and my younger son is heading towards the 11+ this September after studying via zoom.
Bal genuinely cares about the children and builds a great relationship with them. She is incredibly patient and explains things in a way that the children can understand. She gently encourages and prompts them towards the answer if they are not sure, so they gain confidence in their own abilities. With my older son, this was particularly important as he didn't believe he could succeed.
During the various lockdowns I have found Bal very flexible, when there has been sessions that we can't manage, she has found another time to fit my son in. She will also cover specific items if I pick up certain issues when doing practice papers so we can improve the weaker areas.
The zoom sessions have been engaging but challenging and I always get proper feedback so I can see exactly what my son has covered and how well he has done. The work covered and set is varied and is not just paper after paper like some 11+ tutors.
Bal has really helped both my children, but over the last 12 months during lockdown her help has been invaluable in working towards the 11+ when the work provided by school has been at a more basic level."
- Clare Wrixson
"Hi Bal, just a massive thank you for supporting Mollie to realise her aim of getting into Solihull School. It is extremely difficult to pass the exam, with such large numbers of pupils taking the test. We are extremely indebted to you and your dedicated team for providing the focused support,tailoroed to the syllabus to enable Mollie to succeed. Two out of two - a great result."
— Mr Tim Beeton
"I was so pleased to be recommend Bal and Tuition plus by a friend whose son was also sitting the 11+ exam. Bal and the team are extremely professional and have such a positive, calm attitude to teaching. My son happily attended on a Saturday morning to help prepare him for the 11+ exam. Bal used a structured approach but was totally flexible and covered any specific areas required when my son needed support."
— Mrs Jo Tucker (parent of Bishop Vesey student)
“I have used Bal and her team for a number of years; first with my eldest who could do Maths but lacked confidence and more recently with my twin daughters who have found the demands of the new KS2 curriculum hard at times! Bal and Natalie are always a delight to deal with and the twins look forward to their sessions. The sessions are professionally managed and the team have a huge amount of expertise and experience. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone - weekly tuition sessions have made a significant impact on my children's progress and enjoyment of Maths - Thank you.”
— Mrs Julie Dent
“My daughter started at Tuition+ just after the October half-term in Y4. She needed additional help with her comprehension and writing. By the end of Y4, it was so obvious that she was much better, that her school teacher made comments. We began her 11+ preparation in the beginning of Y5. Bal was really good at understanding my daughter's specific needs, and this helped us decide what to focus on during the summer before the actual exam. All the tutors were really gentle and encouraging. My daughter scored really well in her 11+ exam (high enough to secure her place with our first choice) and also passed the entrance exam for King Edward VI High School for Girls. I have no doubt that Tuition+ played a significant part in her successful outcome.”
— Mrs Kay Dunbar
“My daughter received outstanding tutoring from Bal which enabled her to achieve and excellent 11+ Exam result. Bal is very professional and tailors the work specifically for each child. She manages to deliver this in a very calm and encouraging way. I am always amazed at how quiet the room is at collection time! I was so pleased that I had no hesitation in starting my son with Tuition Plus.”
— Mrs Catherine Page
"We are very pleased with the supportive and structured approach we received from Bal and her staff. The challenge level and quantity was pitched just right for our son. The work covered with Tuition Plus has given him a solid start at Bishop Vesey's and for that we are truly greatful."
- Mrs Jane Lax
"Tuition Plus is just perfect for my daughter. The Staff are capable and friendly and the atmosphere is positive and encouraging without being pressuring. It has given my daughter much needed confidence to do her SATs this year. I would highly recommend it.
- Mrs Maria Laverty
"In the Sutton area there are lots of tutors who profess to offer support for
children looking to take the 11+. When my daughter registered an interest in taking the grammar school entrance exam I had reservations about the whole tutoring process. Consequently, I entered the 'search for a tutor' process with a very clear view about what I did and did not want from a tutor.
I wanted someone who would encourage my daughter to be the best that she could be, not a tutor who would 'hot house' her through the exam. It was important to me that my daughter enjoyed and benefitted from the whole experience of additional learning and didn't feel pressured in anyway.
Bal ticked every box in this respect. My daughter felt supported and encouraged throughout the whole tutoring process and the icing on the cake was a successful 11+ exam result. Bal is now tutoring my youngest son and despite him being a very different character, he too loves his tutor sessions - praise indeed!"
- Mrs Jenny Turner
"Around 3 years ago our eldest son didn't feel he was being challenged at school and asked if he could have extra tuition. A friend recommended Bal and Tuition Plus to us.
He started going to the weekly sessions in Mere Green and really enjoyed them. The lessons were individually tailored for his level and he was given relevant homework to bring home and complete ready for the next session.
Feedback from Bal was frequent and comprehensive, with pointers for us as parents to support him and help him develop.
As the tuition progressed Bal introduced more specific topics which were directly related to the 11+ structure and began giving him an understanding of how to approach the test itself.
When lockdown happened Bal gave us the option of continuing tuition via Zoom calls on a one-to-one basis, which we took. The sessions were excellent, the technology worked well and allowed Bal to provide exactly the same standard of tutoring as if they were meeting in person.
The preparation and guidance from Bal on how to tackle the 11+ helped our son when he took both the Birmingham and Walsall Grammar School tests, he was really relaxed and achieved high scores in both. He has been offered his first choice of a place at Bishop Vesey.
Despite his natural ability, I do believe that Bal helped bring the best out of him and perhaps more importantly, prepared him for the exam, meaning he felt confident when he sat it.
On a personal note Bal makes a real connection with the children and genuinely cares about them and helping them achieve their potential.
We were so impressed that our younger son has just taken over his big brother's slot and is now chasing the same goal as him!
Thank you Bal and the team for everything you've done."
- Helen Birt
"Both of my children each spent an academic year (yr 5) working with Bal and her team at Tuition plus to help them successfully prepare for the11 plus.
Both of my children enjoyed going to the sessions and felt that they were supported by the staff. The work provided challenge as well as consolidation and they knew that they could ask for help if they were unsure.
The work was tailored to the needs of the child, strengths identified and areas to be worked on supported both in class and with homework. I was advised on any additional material to purchase e.g. vocab cards, 10 minute tests, practice 11 plus tests etc. and any observations I noticed from doing the supplementary material was passed on and incorporated in their sessions.
My daughter was also able to attend sessions during the summer prior to her 11 plus and these provided great opportunities for weekly test practice, analysis of areas to work on and feedback.
My son worked with Bal prior to and during the first few lockdowns of 2020 so his sessions were a combination of small group in person and 1:1 through zoom. During the 1:1 sessions there was the potential for it to become very intense, however Bal's great relationship with him and the variety in tasks meant that he didn't become too overwhelmed and he looked forward to his sessions.
In his words she was calm and patient and understood how he learnt and knew when he was confused or unsure."
- Sarah Borg
I would highly recommend Bal and the team at Tuition Plus. They have been tutoring our children since primary school and we were was really grateful that they could continue through Year 7and 8. The tuition provided a solid foundation for the kids to build on, which has proven invaluable in later years. Thank you Bal!
- Ansie Delport
“We were delighted when Elahi successfully passed her Grammar School test and got accepted at King Edwards School. This would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Bal and the rest of the team. The service they provide is professional, effective and tailored so perfectly for my daughter that she went from being a shy and not very confident girl into very happy and confident student who because of the tutoring is excelling now at Maths and English. Bal and the team have a lovely demeanour and are approachable as well as caring and patient with the children. Elahi loved attending the sessions. Thank you again, we owe our daughters' success to you and your team.”
— Mrs Farin Habib
“We found the teaching that Bal and her staff gave to our three children was not only invaluable for their preparations for the 11+, but a great foundation for their transition from Primary to Secondary School. Bal is able to tailor her teaching to the needs of each child too.”
— Mrs Gillian Godsell
“Huge thanks to Bal and Natalie for the impact they have had on my daughter over the years. With in depth explanations and one to one support on her Maths, Reading and Writing skills. The legacy imprinted on her educational attainment still manifests five years on. The work you now do with my second daughter is equally impressive and is helping her strive towards her best self and highest potential. This is evident in her school results. Thank you all and keep up the good work!”
— Ms Bintou Jagne
My son started tutoring towards the end of year 4, initially I wanted him to receive extra tuition as I didn't think he was being pushed enough in school. Bal and the teachers were fantastic with him, catering to his individual strengths and weaknesses from the very first session. My son loved his sessions and passed his 11 plus with a fantastic score, which has secured a place at grammar school. I can't thank Bal enough for all her hard work.
- Ms Hayley Myles
Bal and the other tutors at Tuition Plus are friendly and very supportive. The tutoring is of a very high standard, but the environment is warm and nurturing. I would recommend Tuition Plus and so would my children.
- Mrs Nicki Pegg
Tuition plus came highly recommended by a fellow school mom. I was looking for some support for my son to prepare him for his year 6 Sats. Bal and her team have given my son that extra push he needed. In a short space of time he has gained confidence with aspects of maths and english he was previously struggling with. He now has a far greater understanding and the quality of his work has improved immensely.
Highly recommended.
- Mrs Nicola Roberts