Ian - Sapcote - Test prep

Ian is a wonderful tutor who helped our son achieve a grade 7 in his maths GCSE this year 2022. This has been a difficult two years due to school closures and online learning due to Covid. We would highly recommend Ian.

Thank you so much for helping me with my maths. I have learned so much

After being locked out from the numeracy skills test, I was determined to pass and try again. I can proudly say that I have passed, this was not possible without Ian's quick methods especially for the Mental Arithmetic section, where I struggled most. Ian was professional and his quick methods, tips and clarity in teaching made me understand the questions and this gave me confidence to try again. I would definitely recommend Ian.

IHi Ian,
Matt got an A (IGCSE). Delighted beyond words. Thank you so much for all your help.

Ian has given me the confidence, backed up by a better understanding of my subject. My grades have improved already and my teachers at school are very impressed! All thanks to Ian...
(GCSE)

Hi Ian.
Emily got her C (IGCSE) and is absolutely delighted. Thank you so much for all your help. You gave her the confidence to pass.

Morning Ian. I'm very pleased to tell you that Sam got a 4 which I believe is like a C. We are all thrilled! Thank you again for all your help. He couldn't have done it without you.
(GCSE)

R**** achieved a B grade in her 13+ maths paper. Thank you so much for all your support. Her maths teacher has commented that her understanding is much improved. .

What you did for F was nothing short of a miracle. To see his face brought a tear to our eyes.
(IGCSE)

Ian has just helped me pass my Numeracy Skills Test to get into University.I found him very helpful. He explained well, which made it easier to understand. I would recommend Ian in any form of maths or skills tests.
(QTS)

Ian has a patient and kind personality which really helps as my son was really struggling to absorb his maths in the build up to GCSEs,Ian assessed him and told us he could get him to a C pass, we were thrilled when our son achieved a high B grade.our son had learning difficulties, so he was awarded extra time for his slow processing,to achieve what he did was such an achievement for him and a testament to Ian’s tutoring.

I am delighted to provide this reference for Ian.

Ian has been helping our daughter for the last 2.5 years, starting in year 9 and now approaching GCSE examinations.
Our daughter had always found maths hard going but maths had begun to take on a life of its own and anxiety about maths was growing.
We were delighted, therefore, to find Ian who has dissolved this fear of maths in a very short space of time. Ian's straightforward, common sense way of tackling problems and his sensitive, patient delivery have proved to be the ideal combination for us.

Ian is able to draw on his varied and extensive teaching experience to provide a range of approaches to support understanding. Our daughter often says, "Ian just has lots of different ways of explaining something. If I say I don't get it, he shows me another way. Why has no-one shown me that before?". Ian uses a range of materials in the sessions: online materials and specialist websites are mixed with coloured pens, everyday examples and gentle humour. Ian is student centred and sets realistic and achievable targets.

We have no doubt that Ian's support has enabled our daughter to grow in confidence in her own ability in maths and we feel sure that this change would never have happened without Ian's input.

Thanks Ian!