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Brooksmart

Brooksmart

5.0(27 reviews)See reviews ↓·Reading

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Simon Brooks has been tutoring children in Reading for close to a decade, with Brooksmart offering sessions on weekday evenings and shorter weekend morning slots. Several reviewers first knew Simon as a class teacher before he began tutoring independently, and describe former pupils still naming him a favourite years after leaving his classroom. A recurring theme is his ability to connect with children individually, tailoring sessions around a pupil's own interests and hobbies so that lessons feel less like formal instruction.

Parents mention children who had struggled with confidence, both academically and more generally, showing marked change after a period working with Simon, particularly in maths and reading. Reviewers describe sessions as engaging and often full of discussion and laughter rather than quiet, worksheet-based study, with more than one parent noting flexibility around family schedules as a further strength.

Several reviews mention Simon's motivational energy and real enthusiasm for the work as qualities that stand out to parents and pupils alike. Long-standing relationships come up often, with reviewers describing years of continued contact and a lasting impression on children well beyond the period of active tutoring. Across the feedback, warmth, adaptability and a strong personal connection with pupils are the threads that run through nearly every review of Brooksmart.

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Reviews

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Leila June21 June 2022

I had the pleasure of Simon teaching my daughter for 2 years in infant school. My daughter came along so much, she was actually excited to go to school and learn which was lovely to see. Simon is one of a kind and truly inspirational teacher and without a doubt my daughters favourite even after all these years. I think his skills he taught her at a young age have lead her to become so passionate about her studies today!

MC
Mandi Chandler20 June 2022

Simon has left a positive mark on both my children, despite teaching them a few years ago he is firmly remembered as their favourite teacher…. Why? Outstanding rapport with young people, inspirational teaching and a commitment to support children to be brave & kind & the best they can be.

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Sarah Taberner15 June 2022

Brooksmart visited the school in a consultancy capacity as part of anyibullying week to work with the children and the staff. The workshops delivered were current, relevant and highly engaging. Simon was very knowledgeable and a real hit with children and staff- we will certainly be using Brooksmart again soon. Highly recommend!

GL
Gemma Latham15 June 2022

Simon taught my daughter when she was in year 2 and now as she moves into year 7 she still fondly recalls him as her favourite teacher. I worked for a time at the same school and so have been fortunate to see Simon teaching first hand. Simon is a natural teacher, his motivational energy, versatility and genuine passion for teaching really sets him apart. My daughter had struggled with her confidence considerably, not just academically but personally too however during her time in Simon's class I noticed a real change in her attitude and application which she has carried throughout the rest of her time at school. Simon has some brilliant tools in his teacher belt, his innovative style brings fun to each subject which encourages a love of learning in the children. He is calm and friendly yet highly respectful and professional. My daughter and I would highly recommend him.

HK
Harriet Knights15 June 2022

Simon is such a creative and inspiring teacher who really cares about the children that he works with. He’s friendly and fun, and really captures the children’s imagination. I would highly recommend Brooksmart to other parents!

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Holly Swinckels11 October 2021

When my daughter needed some additional help to catch up after lockdown, I had no hesitation in approaching Simon, the founder of Brooksmart, as we knew how great he was at inspiring and engaging students from when he taught my son in primary school several years ago. Her sessions last year made all the difference in getting her to where she needed to be. We're having more sessions this year to help maintain her maths and I can see every week how much she is growing in ability and confidence. The sessions are engaging and fun and she loves them. It's a great and flexible service, for example alternative dates offered when we're away, quick and comprehensive written feedback after each session. I highly recommend Simon and Brooksmart if you're looking for a tutor.

PB
Perri Blakey28 September 2021

Simon is a wonderful tutor, super friendly, fun and engaging and has some excellent strategies for learning. My ten year old has come on leaps and bounds since working with him and really looks forward to his sessions. Simon works with the pupil to understand their hobbies and interests and weaves those themes into his learning to make it much more interesting. I would highly recommend Simon.

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1AT Primary Education: Reading & Writing Tutoring for children aged 5-11.★ 5,028Yes
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Contact
Working hours
Monday08:30–19:30
Tuesday08:30–19:30
Wednesday08:30–19:30
Thursday08:30–19:30
Friday08:30–19:30
Saturday09:00–12:30
Sunday09:00–12:30