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"I commend Emma for her infectious energy.  In my professional opinion, she is an excellent communicator."

John Avison, regular guest at Woodlands Respite Care Centre

 "The children were over the moon with the poems they wrote with Emma.  They couldn’t wait to show them to their parents and friends.  When Emma came to our school, she did a variety of exciting workshops, all tailored to the interests and abilities of the different age groups.  Her lively approach, linked to her sound knowledge of what the children could do, made the sessions interesting and successful. 

 The children were clamouring for more.  They loved the rich use of language coupled with a modern approach.  It was an experience they could all enjoy.   We are looking forward to seeing Emma again soon."

 Sylvia Iles, Language Co-ordinator, Hempstead Junior School, Kent

"After a break of 25 years from playing the flute, I was delighted to find Emma, who has helped me improve at a fantastic speed.  I have quickly gone from very rusty to a grade 8 merit in a year.  Emma's clear technical instruction, musical direction and her understanding of the subtleties of the flute has made my tuition invaluable, motivational and, more importantly, fun!"

Sharon Winfield, Private flute student

"I really enjoyed the Creative Arts Session and Emma enabled me to do things that I didn't think I could do.  The fact that I have been able to help children in Rwanda despite being disabled has empowered me."

Janet Barraclough, Guest at Woodlands MS Respite Care Centre, York.

"Emma was invited into my school this year to run a Poetry Workshop with 25 Gifted and Talented Year 8 pupils.  This was a lively, well-planned and engaging session, in which she introduced pupils to the musicality of poetry and used a range of stimuli to help them in the creation of their own poems.  

Her obvious enthusiasm and confidence created an ideal environment for learning, and the pupils expressed how much they had enjoyed the experience.  It was a pleasure to have Emma sharing her passion and expertise with the pupils, and I have no hesitation in recommending her to you."

 Jonathan Brown, Teacher of English, Boroughbridge High School

"I worked with Emma Tatnall in Sonrise Boarding School in Rwanda.  Emma worked with my Senior 2 students (with ages ranging from 14-22) on a poetry workshop.  Rwandans have no culture of poetry and to get them to write creatively in their second (or sometimes third) language was not a straightforward activity.  However, the students were fully engaged and the work that they produced was very impressive and sometimes quite moving .   Throughout the activity Emma was completely in control and her enthusiasm for creative writing was evident."

 Tracy Bowen, Head of History, Fulford High School, York