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"I worked with Wendy while supporting a severely autistic child who was largely non‑communicative, prone to shutdowns, and frequently attempted to abscond. From day one, her professionalism, calm confidence, and positive manner stood out. She built an excellent rapport with the student through patience, empathy, and creative, adaptable approaches. Wendy's strong understanding of complex behaviours and mental‑health needs enabled her to support the child holistically, and her steady, respectful perseverance in building a meaningful connection was truly exceptional."

"Wendy understands my daughter's needs more than anyone else we have worked with. She found what works and adapted everything around her needs. Since tutoring restarted, she hasn't missed a single minute because of her mental health. She is patient, experienced, fun, nurturing and understanding. Without Wendy, we had no hope for my daughter's education."

"I was in a really dark place and couldn't leave the house except go in the car with Mum. Wendy made me laugh at stuff and my confidence grew. She was always calm and supportive even at times when I was screaming and out of control. She showed me a way of accepting myself that makes life much more positive. I'm so grateful."

"Wendy got me through Functional Skills 2 in Maths and English, something I was really struggling to achieve. My previous tutor could not accept that I needed to learn with lots of examples and lots of breaks to process. Wendy taught me at my pace and we rode our bikes around the park for breaks. I would highly recommend her to other students."

"My daughter has autism and severe anxiety. Every other provision we tried made things worse. Affable took the time to understand her sensory needs before she even started, and they've adapted everything around her. She's happy. That's all I ever wanted."

"I like the outdoor days the best. We do forest school and growing vegetables and stuff. It doesn't feel like school but I'm still learning things. Marcus always checks in with me and he actually remembers what I told him last week."

"We were sceptical about alternative provision after some poor experiences elsewhere. Affable is different. The safeguarding culture is robust, the reporting is thorough, and the young person at the centre of it all is genuinely known and cared for. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them."

"From the very first phone call, I felt like someone was actually listening. They didn't just read his EHCP and make assumptions — they asked us what we thought he needed. That felt revolutionary after years of fighting for support."

"I was really nervous on my first day but Wendy showed me around and introduced me to everyone. By the end of the week it felt normal. I've made a friend there which I haven't done in ages."

"I was worried about the transition back to mainstream after the placement ended, but Affable managed it brilliantly. They attended the review meetings, prepared a detailed handover, and stayed in touch for weeks afterwards to make sure she'd settled. Above and beyond."

"The creative arts sessions are my favourite. I made a painting that's now on the wall in the corridor. Nobody's ever put my work on a wall before."