The student has developed fantastic reading skills and as she has learnt the correct letter sounds, her speech has improved as well.  Joanne Matene, TA, Tongariro School, March 2011

I have worked with a number of students who have been described as ‘difficult’ or ‘trouble making’ in a classroom environment. These programmes have helped the students to become confident and happy, they want to learn and join in with their class mates.  Sharon Jensen, TA, Tongariro School, March 2011

While assessing students, it has been obvious which ones have been tutored in Toe by Toe. These students utilise a high skill level in decoding and syllabification in comparison to the others. Students from primary through to secondary level have made significant gains in their reading which has impacted positively on other curriculum areas.

Gina Geros (MEd with First Class Honours), RTLB Maori, Dec 2010

I am Darien’s grandfather, and have been involved in helping with Darien’s Toe by Toe reading programme over the last seven months. I freely admit that I was very skeptical to begin with, as I have seen a few different reading type programmes that have done very little for those struggling with reading. Throughout the time I have been involved with Toe by Toe I have seen a remarkable improvement in Darien’s reading comprehension and his reading speed. Thank you. 

Graham McCarthy, Grandad, NZ, Dec, 2010