Testimonials
Here are just a few testimonials that I have received since first running the T.Y.L.A course...
St Merryn School, nr Padstow Cornwall, May 08-July 08
"What was the most useful aspect of the T.Y.L.A Coaching Programme?"
“Being able to talk openly about how I felt personally without being judged”
Parent, St Merryn School
“What number on this coloured scale where 1 is the ‘worst’ and 10 is the ‘best’. What number are you on now you have finished the T.Y.L.A Coaching sessions? What kind of things do you do instead of getting angry at other people?”
1 
10
"10! I have recently started Karate!"
6 yr old Child St Merryn School
TYLA Project Honicknowle Plymouth (Jan 03=May 05)
Over the months, staff at West Park Primary School have noticed a gradual change in one particular pupil that has been attending the T.Y.L.A Coaching project. Difficulties with accepting boundaries, expressing feelings appropriately and controlling his emotions have all but subsided. He is now happy, motivated and keen to please and is no longer at risk of exclusion. This boy has recently said ”I am happy here now. I want to stay in this school. All my friends are here. I like maths, English and geography. School is great!” He has truly begun to turn his life around....
The change has come about thanks to the dedication of the TYLA Workers and the fact that the project workers, school staff pupils and parents have all listened to each other's views. As the work of the TYLA Project continues, we hope more children and young people will be given the opportunity to benefit from such an exciting Project.
Kathy Butler, SENCO, West Park Primary School, Honicknowle, Plymouth
QUESTIONNAIRES (same project, parents and children for evaluation of project)
“Have you felt your son has made any positive changes whilst being involved with TYLA Programme? (If so, in what way?)"
“Yes he is more confident and self assured”
could you give us any info on what ways you think the TYLA Project and staff in general helped you and your son?
“Just being there for support and help for myself and ‘J’”
“If the project was refunded what kind of things in your opinion would you do differently?
“Nothing. It was very well managed. It certainly turned my son’s life around (TYLA) the staff were top class. Well done TYLA Project!”
Parent of ‘J’ on TLYA Project Honicknowle
“If you were able would you rejoin TYLA again? (If yes or no please give reasons)
“Yes please. I made friends with my helpers. I don’t want to leave.”
“What positive changes over the last year do you feel you have made?”
“TRUST! I feel I can tell Bev the co-ordinator and Allan my key worker anything I am worried about”
“How do you feel now you are leaving TYLA?”
“I don’t want to leave. They are like my family”
‘J’ 12 yr old boy on project
“Has your son gained any skills while at TYLA?”
“Yes. He has gained the skill of learning to control his temper”
“Do you feel your son has made any positive changes since he has been attending the TYLA Project?
“Yes I do, especially with his temper, attitude, schoolwork and behaviour”
Parent of ‘C’ 10 Yr old boy
“In what ways do you feel you have achieved the goals you set yourself at TYLA?”
“Behaviour in school. At home am now a non-smoker!”
“What positive changes over the last year do you think you have made?”
“Smoking and behaviour. Controlling my temper.”
‘C’ 10 Yr old boy on project