21/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Toby on achieving a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths at Surrey Adult Learning!
Toby, aged 20, is celebrating a fantastic achievement after studying face-to-face at our Guildford Centre.
He says the smaller class sizes and personalised support made all the difference: "It was easier with a smaller class. I got more one-to-one time with the tutor. She was really good and I got the hang of it." Toby also received extra time in the exam due to autism, which he found reassuring: "It helped me focus."
School was not the right environment for Toby, but returning to learning as an adult has been a turning point. "You've got to start somewhere," he says.
Now feeling confident and motivated, Toby plans to work towards GCSE English next before starting his job search.
Toby's mum, Laura, said:
"I am so proud of what Toby has achieved. Secondary school was really difficult for him, but gaining his GCSE has always been his main goal. Surrey Adult Learning has been incredible from day one, always supportive of Toby's needs and consistently going the extra mile.
I would highly recommend Surrey Adult Learning to anyone who did not get the chance at school. I always knew Toby could do it, but mainstream schools simply do not have the funding or resources to give every child the support they need. The tutor was amazing, clear, instructive and completely in tune with him. Having that focused time made all the difference.
There is no way he could have achieved this in a mainstream setting. We are absolutely over the moon."
Well done, Toby. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, determination and achievement. 👏
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