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STUDENT STORIES

Different goals. Meaningful progress.

Stories of learning, music and running — shared through Ryan’s teaching experience and feedback from families.

ONLINE RUNNING COACHING

From 14th to 2nd.

Adiel, a UK junior national-level runner, worked with Ryan online, improving his 1,500 m and 2 km times and moving up the field in a competitive running program.

14th2nd

Placing in a competitive running program

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The starting point
Already competing at junior national level in the UK, Adiel was looking to improve his performances over 1,500 m and 2 km.
The support
Ryan coached Adiel online, supporting his development as he worked towards his running goals.
The progress
His times over both distances improved, and his placing in a competitive running program moved from 14th to 2nd.
Talk about your running goals

Adiel · Running student

MUSIC LESSONS

From a first instrument to real enjoyment.

Student Ryan started as a complete beginner and discovered that playing an instrument could be something to enjoy.

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The starting point
Student Ryan began as a complete beginner, with an instrument and a new skill to get to know.
The support
Student Ryan learnt with Ryan, his music teacher, taking his first steps into playing music.
The progress
He came to enjoy playing. His story is a reminder that musical progress can be personal: a connection with the instrument matters too.
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Student Ryan · Music student

SELECTIVE-ENTRY PREPARATION

Purposeful practice. A result to celebrate.

Sarah’s daughter improved through her preparation, with challenging practice material and specific feedback. Her family were thrilled with her selective-entry result.

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The starting point
Sarah’s daughter was preparing for selective entry and needed support through the preparation period.
The support
Her preparation included challenging practice material and specific feedback, as described in Sarah’s review.
The progress
Sarah reported substantial improvement and said the family were thrilled with the selective-entry result.
“She improved a lot over the preparation period and we were thrilled with her selective entry result.”
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Sarah · Parent review

Individual experiences, shared by Ryan and families. Every learner’s starting point and progress are different.

A LITTLE AMBITION. A CLEAR NEXT STEP.

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