Step Ahead Forth Valley
Gail Fotheringham,
9 Inglewood Gardens
Alloa
FK10 2JB
Telephone: 01259 211218
Email:
forthvalley@stepaheadtuition.com
Former Newton Primary teacher Gail Fotheringham has launched Step Ahead Forth Valley, offering the company’s high standard of one-to-one tutoring services to families and individuals throughout Stirling and Clackmannanshire.
The move marks the start of the expansion of Step Ahead Tutoring, which has provided services in the East of Scotland for more than a decade.
Alloa based Gail has a lengthy record as a primary teacher, and also has worked as a tutor and history tour guide since 2005.
Having said a fond farewell to school life, Gail is now preparing to devote herself to developing tutoring in the area, which she says brings immeasurable rewards to pupils and tutors alike.
She said: “I am really excited to be launching Step Ahead Forth Valley. Having worked for the company as a tutor for five years, I know I have the support of a fantastic team which shares my passion for education.
“Step Ahead Forth Valley will bring a hugely successful education ethos to the region, with a proud emphasis on the three R’s, focusing on the individual and nurturing a love of learning in youngsters.
“With individual, expert tuition, pupils can flourish academically, increase in confidence and really enjoy the journey of learning.”
Step Ahead Forth Valley will offer tutoring in a wide range of academic subjects from specialist tutors, as well as basic literacy and numeracy.
The company, which provides expertise in independent school entry, has also successfully supported adults with professional exams.
The launch of Step Ahead Forth Valley marks a successful first milestone for the company, which plans to ultimately expand throughout Scotland.
Step Ahead Director George Hawkins, who launched the company in 1997, said he is thrilled to have Gail on board.
He said: “We are all delighted to welcome Gail as our first Franchisee.
“She has been involved with Step Ahead for several years during
which time she has been a highly successful tutor.
“Her quiet and friendly but firm approach, married to her insistence on
the highest of standards, has seen her produce outstanding results
with a wide range of tutees.
“We are now looking forward to supporting Gail as she establishes our unique brand in another area of the country, and we are confident she will prove a great success.”
Step Ahead is continuing to seek passionate, professional like-minded individuals to take its brand and tutoring ethos across the country.
Gail is now looking forward to meeting families and individuals interested in finding out more about Step Ahead’s services.
Teachers interested in finding out about the rewards of one-to-one tutoring are also invited to get in touch.
Gail added: “For me, tutoring offers the best thing about teaching – helping your pupil to learn. The moment the light goes on in a child’s eyes when they know the answer is priceless.”
