Testimonials

“All staff at TLC are amazing, supportive and go above and beyond.”

“All staff at TLC are amazing, supportive and go above and beyond.”

“Staff seem to really love the children they work with and are easy to talk to from both a parent and student perspective.”

“Staff seem to really love the children they work with and are easy to talk to from both a parent and student perspective.”

“The Principal, Helen Dyer is a star. She is very attentive and able to meet my young person’s needs in the moment of difficult behaviours. She always keeps me up to date with what is going wrong and what is going well, and has had a positive impact on my young person.”

“The Principal, Helen Dyer is a star. She is very attentive and able to meet my young person’s needs in the moment of difficult behaviours. She always keeps me up to date with what is going wrong and what is going well, and has had a positive impact on my young person.”

“All the staff are amazing and go above and beyond, not only for my son, but for me as a parent. It hasn’t been an easy start but you have all never given up on him and shown such care, support and encouragement when he has struggled. I couldn’t be prouder of the progress my son has made, passing tests he never thought he would. I don’t say it enough but thank you for everything you do for us both.”

“All the staff are amazing and go above and beyond, not only for my son, but for me as a parent. It hasn’t been an easy start but you have all never given up on him and shown such care, support and encouragement when he has struggled. I couldn’t be prouder of the progress my […]

“The whole team at TLC go above and beyond and their different strategies and strengths are the main reason my daughter is a functioning, well developing young person. Also the small community is just so safe for her. I have already recommended several times to different people as I think the school is just so unique.”

“The whole team at TLC go above and beyond and their different strategies and strengths are the main reason my daughter is a functioning, well developing young person. Also the small community is just so safe for her. I have already recommended several times to different people as I think the school is just so […]

“The staff give such personal care for my child, always helping her feel secure and happy in her environment even through anxiety challenges. Communication with parents is great and I always feel kept “in the loop”.”

“The staff give such personal care for my child, always helping her feel secure and happy in her environment even through anxiety challenges. Communication with parents is great and I always feel kept “in the loop”.”

My daughter came to TLC The Learning Centre two terms ago after six years of home education and a stressful time in our lives. Up until then I had spent ten years trying to get her a suitable education but I can say it was worth every minute of waiting and fighting for her to be in this wonderful school. The staff have noticed a lot of my daughter’s needs without being told and act upon them in a caring and kind manner when many others before didn’t even want to hear about them. The support my daughter receives is brilliant with everything taken into consideration and acted on appropriately with therapies being offered and referred to when needed. The staff are kind and caring and get to know every individual child which makes a huge difference, but are firm and fair when needed.

I have been kept up to date on progress/issues and anything going on, as well as being offered support for myself which I never expected. I am always asked my views and opinions on things regarding my daughter which makes me feel a part of the whole process and that I matter.

On the whole this all goes to make home life easier and more successful.

The head teacher Helen has always been understanding, willing to listen and help where it’s needed. Only starting the job when my daughter joined, she seems to have taken to the role with great enthusiasm and a caring attitude to all.

This school I can hands down say is the best place for my daughter where she gets a good education and is accepted for who she is as well as being a valued part of the school’s community. The only regret I have is not being able to get her in sooner!

Lisa

Our Son has been going to TLC for three years now. He was in a mainstream school previously which he found overwhelming and struggled to fit in and make friends – he refused to go to school for two years.  However, TLC persevered and encouraged Alfie into attending.  Since attending, staff have supported him to grow in confidence and blossom as a young man.  He now takes part in after school activities and socialises with a group of friends.  We are over the moon with our son’s progress and will be eternally grateful to the staff at TLC.

Donna

TLC has been amazing with my daughter Emma, very passionate about the kids, very patient, kind and understanding with my daughter’s needs.  It’s taken her some time to get her to where she is now but she’s thriving and is content and happy; and it’s all thanks to the wonderful staff at TLC.

Michelle

Despite the odd wobble, Charlie enjoys coming to school.  I am confident that he is safe and well looked after. Each teacher and staff member have got to know my son and are really keen to keep him engaged despite his reluctance in some subjects.  The support the school offer to Charlie and our family is amazing.

Helene

We are pleased with L’s progress at TLC.  If L had not been accepted at TLC we feel he would not have been able to concentrate on revising and sitting 5 GCSEs.  The TLC have enabled L to be able to focus on his schooling rather than him being in competition with his peers as at his previous school.

Carer

My son has attended TLC for a year now, joining in year 8 after a year and a half out of the education system.  The staff members were so supportive with his transition back in to school and he now goes in every day without any resistance.  He really enjoys learning and engaging in the classroom and we feel the smaller class sizes have benefitted his education.  TLC have really accommodated my son’s needs and we have watched him grow in confidence over the last year.  We are grateful to all the staff at TLC for turning our Son’s situation around – he is looking forward to year 9!

Trudi

Where do I start?  When we viewed TLC as a possible school we left feeling comfortable and welcomed, you could see how much of a family unit there was within the setting.  As time grew on I felt confident that my son was in the right place and would continue to grow.  We are now over two years down the line, we still have a long way to go, but compared to the boy he was when he was struggling in mainstream to the more confident teenager we have now, I couldn’t be more grateful to TLC and the wonderful staff.  They always go above and beyond and ensure I’m up to date with everything.  But it’s nothing compared to how they treat their students, when I said I felt a family unit when I viewed the school I wasn’t lying…my son has even said he feels like they are – they honestly do treat the students with so much respect – teachers are superheroes – but TLC teachers are so much more.  Thank you to all the wonderful staff, old and new.

Mrs Jones