Testimonials for Pathway to Progress Education

"As a student of Ms Hartley for 2 years I felt exceptionally lucky to receive such individual, strong, 1-on-1 help. She tailored her ways of teaching, explaining, and supporting me through my A Level PE to what worked for me, and as we worked through those 2 years and developed our teacher-student relationship she became phenomenal at knowing just exactly how to help me. I achieved an A* in my A Level PE, including 42/45 in my written NEA, and I genuinely could not have done this without her and her continuous support. "

 "Working with Nicki has been such a positive experience. When I was new to AQA, she took the time to meet with me, talk through everything in detail, and share so many helpful resources. Nicki's incredible knowledge of all things AQA, along with her patience and encouragement, made a huge difference to me. Nicki has had such a positive impact on my confidence and understanding. I came away from our meetings feeling reassured, supported, and far more equipped to lead AQA successfully within my department. Her guidance really empowered me to approach the role with clarity and confidence. "

"Nicki was a fantastic mentor. I completed my two ECT years with her and loved every moment. Our weekly meetings helped to further my professional development with focused conversations central to my teaching. They were also done with warmth and a genuine interest in helping me grow as an educator. I highly recommend Nicki to any new teachers starting their journey."

"Nicki provided invaluable assistance in bridging the gap between our practical skills and the rigorous academic requirements of the Non-Examined Assessment (practical

performance and Analysis and Evaluation of Performance).

Nicki’s support was focused, highly relevant, and significantly improved our approach to the assessment. Nicki demonstrated a deep and current knowledge of the AQA specification, clearly breaking down complex mark scheme criteria for both the practical assessment and the AEP coursework. This helped us understand exactly what examiners were looking for.

Nicki provided effective advice on how to structure the theoretical component, specifically modeling how to identify weaknesses, conduct a full analysis, and perform a critical evaluation of the process. She advised us how to integrate advanced PE theory directly into our practical examples and written analysis. Nicki offered constructive, detailed feedback on draft materials, enabling us to refine our language, ensure technical accuracy, and maximize the depth of our evaluative commentary. The assistance provided by Nicki was instrumental in developing a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the NEA. Her professionalism, pedagogical approach, and specialist knowledge of the AQA syllabus were outstanding. I recommend them without reservation to any individual or institution seeking expert guidance in this demanding area of the A-Level specification."