What People Say
"The course was relevant for children of all ages which was excellent. All the guidance was very practical and realistic."
Accenture
"This is the best CitiParents workshop I’ve attended. It surpassed my expectations, very impressed that Rachel encourages questions and contact after the course."
Citigroup
"New ideas, games and approaches to helping my children. Lots of food for thought! Excellent course."
BBC Manchester
"Information on structured approaches and methodologies or strategies for teaching my son to read. Good course, well delivered, very impressive."
Ford Motor Company
"There were some amazing ideas. The course broadened my thinking, it should be highly recommended for all parents".
Credit Suisse
"Loads of ideas. The booklet that you take home is a useful point of reference. Fantastic."
FCE Bank
"Very useful tips and games that compliment reading books. Other ways of looking at what seems so obvious."
The Baby Yoga Company
"Very pleasant atmosphere and warm intimate approach. Great book suggestions."
Lehman Brothers
"Great to have it at lunchtime at work, otherwise I would never have done this. Never!"
Accenture
"Hints and tips on how to make reading more accessible and fun and to support/validate the reading activities presented at school."
Ernst & Young
"Very comprehensive and enjoyable session. Tips presented are very do-able."
Morgan Stanley
"Lots of ideas to make reading more fun for adults. Exceeded expectations."
Freshfields
Parents were contacted up to 2 years after
attending ‘Reading Matters’ seminars to
determine their long-term impact.
What difference has the course made to your child’s attitude towards reading?
"Reading is generally more enjoyable for all of us and not the long, boring task it used to be.
Merrill Lynch
"My older daughter now enjoys reading every night before she goes to sleep."
Credit Suisse
"Reading is now a hobby rather than homework/chore"
Lehman Brothers
How has the course impacted on the way in which you support your child’s reading?
"Learning to be patient and not interrupting all the time".
Ford Motor Company
"I recently found how effective it was for them to see me read as you suggested – it made quite an impression upon them."
Goldman Sachs
"It made me realise how important it is for a father to read with a son."
Morley Fund Management
"Reading with my son has also made me appreciate and enjoy books a lot more. He even watches TV with the subtitles on, so he can look at the words."
Ford Motor Company
"We understand our son’s frustrations and can better deal with this. Nice to have a ‘toolkit’ of remedies up your sleeve when morale and the fun quotient needs improving."
Citigroup
"The school reading books are often very repetitive. The course gave me the confidence to adopt a different approach."
Credit Suisse