Growing the Whole Child, Flourishing for Life.

When I first started working with Ms. Candy, I was a 14 years old teenager struggling with ADHD and couldn’t focus for more than 15 minutes during my mock GCSEs. My grades were suffering, and my parents were worried about me. Instead of just drilling me with practice papers, Ms. Candy took the time to discover my interests in sports, art, and literature. She designed sessions that incorporated these passions while gradually building my concentration skills.

She helped me see connections between the physical discipline in sports and the mental discipline needed for academics. My essays improved dramatically when she showed me how to channel my creative energy into structured writing. Over two years, I went from barely passing to excelling in my exams. With her guidance on university applications, I crafted a personal statement that highlighted my unique perspective as a student with ADHD.

Today, I’m studying Sports Management at my dream school in Canada. Ms. Candy didn’t just help me overcome my academic challenges; she showed me how to transform what I once saw as weaknesses into my greatest strengths.

Our daughter was extremely anxious about her secondary school interviews. We enrolled her with Ms. Candy initially just for interview preparation, but the impact has been transformative far beyond our expectations. Through Ms. Candy’s course, our daughter developed the ability to set meaningful personal goals rather than simply trying to meet external expectations.

Previously, she would become stressed and overwhelmed when facing exams challenges. Ms. Candy taught her valuable skills in breaking down large tasks into manageable steps and acknowledging her progress along the way. The vision board they created together has become a daily source of motivation and clarity for our daughter.

The most remarkable change we’ve witnessed is in her self-expression. Before her interview at her top choice school, Sophia told us she was confident. She now approaches new challenges with enthusiasm rather than fear. Ms. Candy has instilled in our daughter a sense of self-belief that extends far beyond academic achievement.

When I started my law degree, I was constantly comparing myself to my classmates who seemed to have everything figured out. I had convinced myself that top firms only wanted people from certain backgrounds or with perfect grades. My inner critic was so loud that I almost didn’t apply for vacation schemes, believing rejection was inevitable.

Working with Ms. Candy completely transformed my mindset. She helped me identify the patterns of negative self-talk and introduced practical techniques to challenge these thoughts. Through regular coaching sessions, I began to recognise my unique strengths—my interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to consider multiple perspectives—qualities that make an excellent solicitor.

Ms. Candy also guided me through mock interviews where we worked on not just my answers but also my body language and voice projection. She pushed me to articulate my achievements without downplaying them, something I had always struggled with.

Last month, I received an offer from my top choice firm—something I wouldn’t have even applied for without Ms. Candy’s encouragement. More importantly, I now approach challenges with a sense of curiosity rather than dread. The skills Ms. Candy taught me weren’t just about getting a job; they were about changing how I view myself and my capabilities for life.