Not test scores in isolation — a child who reads without being asked, who stands up at career day, who stops calling themselves the slow one.
Names are used with permission. Details have been kept deliberately specific — vague success stories help nobody.
Eri
Grade 3
Reading InterventionChange seen within one term
Before
Avoided reading aloud, guessed at unfamiliar words, and dreaded literacy homework.
After
Her class teacher raised her improvement unprompted at the school open day. She now reads for pleasure.
Tomiwa
Grade 5
Reading InterventionChange seen within two terms
Before
Could not read a short passage confidently in front of others.
After
Stood up and presented at his school's career day — something his mother says he simply could not do before.
Leon
Grade 4
One-to-One Tutoring (U.S.A.)Change seen within ongoing
Before
Disengaged in online lessons and reluctant to join sessions.
After
Looks forward to lessons and has built a genuine relationship with both of his tutors.
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Children supported
across Nigeria, the UK and the US
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Years in education
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Mrs A.
Parent — Lagos, Nigeria
“I was at Eri's school yesterday for their open day. Her teacher commented that her reading has greatly improved. Thank you ma.”
Eri's mother
Parent — Reading Intervention
“See your student this week during the career day in his school. My son couldn't do this before. The reading program you organised brought out the best in my son.”
Parent
Reading Intervention
“She had a good time in class today. She kept telling everyone that cared to listen to her that her reading coach is Mrs Omole.”
Parent
Reading Intervention
“A little feedback: Leon said he likes both his teachers. Thank you guys for your services.”
Leon's mother
Parent — U.S.A.
“Thanks for shaping the lives of our young ones.”
Parent
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