School testimonials

“My daughter goes to focus first in Cheshunt, I am impressed with Andrea in helping me with dealing with my daughter and keeping her in school, she’s been out of school  for many years and has multiple diagnoses etc and Andrea has been so helpful to not only child but to us her parents, she’s always been on hand to help us even In her own time, she is a real credit to your team and we really appreciate the help the school has given us” – Parent

“There has not been a school my daughter has coped in and cannot believe she now enjoys and attends school. Since joining Focus 1st Academy, her mental health has improved massively and possibly even saved her life. Honestly, ill never be able to tell you or show you just how grateful we are to Andrea and the rest of the team” – Parent

“My son has been unable to attend mainstream school for 1.5yrs due to severe anxiety and depression. Since starting Focus 1st, I have seen his confidence and self-esteem grow. He feels like he has started to build friendships and that staff all fully understand him with a very nurturing environment. I feel like staff go above and beyond and are very approachable. Focus 1st has given my son the opportunity to get an education in an environment that is suited to his needs” – Parent

“I enjoy coming into school and I am so happy I got this opportunity to attend Focus 1st. I feel like staff understand me and my difficulties and make me feel safe and calm. Teachers are really supporting my learning and I feel positive about my gcses” – Student

“Focus 1st Academy is the best school I have been to and I wish I came earlier. My teachers have helped me overcome anxieties and fears that I faced in mainstream and other schools. I have learnt alot in maths and I am now more confident in English, I really love that we have a swimming pool and a sports hall in our school and think we are really lucky” – Student

“My child has made exceptional progress in both her personal and academic studies. I cannot thank Focus 1st enough for their continued support and effort to turn my daughters life around. Andrea has always gone above and beyond for my child and did not give up when all other professionals did! My daughter now (thanks to Focus) has a bright, positive and motived future ahead of her” – Parent

“Thank you to Focus 1st for giving my son the opportunity to be educated in a nurturing, understanding and calm environment he deserves. I never thought I would see the day my son is attending school, happy and excited to go in. Our entire home dynamics have changed, huge positive impact on not only my sons mental health, but mine to” – Parent