testimonials

“I just want to say thank you for the fantastic VI football day. The girls absolutely loved their day, and I was so impressed by the kindness, patience and good humour shown by all the coaches! It was truly inclusive on all kinds of levels and I had so much fun as a parent watching the youngsters.” - Parent of player at Bloomsbury Football.

“This was such a fantastic experience that was so well received by the entire agency. Thank you for the most memorable day that will change how we all approach teamwork, disability, and life.” - Becca Rawlings, Total Media.

“It was lovely to meet your team. The children had an incredibly enlightening day - as did the staff! I have reiterated the positive impact and understanding that your sessions will have on our children, both now and as they mature into young adults, and the knock-on effect that this will have on our local community."- The Ferns.

“What an amazing session it was honestly! I know it got a lot of people thinking. I was blown away with how confident and mature the speaker was at public speaking and getting his message across, he was amazing! Certainly, goes down as one of my best days at Manpower to date.” – ManpowerGroup.

“I wanted to check-in to say thanks so much for delivering the session on Wednesday! It was brilliant how the Interpreters responded so positively. I think you have really motivated them for the upcoming programmes.” – National Football Museum.

“I loved being able to ask questions and talk to and I loved that they were not worried or uncomfortable with answering things ... I think it would be amazing to talk to other people like this as it helps develop knowledge for course."- Pupil from Boston college.

“What a day! Every one of our pupils absolutely loved it. One of my pupils has made a friend for life. Everyone thought they'd been friends for years but they'd only just met." - Dan Stroker, Manchester Sensory Support TeaM.

“I would like to share with you an observation that I made after your session: the group notably took more care and time when guiding/communicating with Zoya (A visually impaired member of the class) after your session than I had witnessed during the first part of the day, and this behaviour continued throughout the entire programme. It was really lovely to see." - Blueprint For All.

“It taught us that it is good to ask questions if we are not sure, and it showed us that there are no limitations. We can do anything we want to do. Challenges can be overcome.” - Sophie and the Reception team at Harwood Park Primary School.

“It has really opened my mind to lots of opportunities around my place of work and personal life where small changes can be made that will have a positive impact on people."- Employee, Carrs Pasties.

“The session was great. A perfect balance between practical experience and classroom insight to better develop the teams understanding of disability football. The feedback from members of the team has been nothing but positive, lots of things to build on with any future learning. Thanks Learn with ESS!" - Manchester FA.

“We all came away so much more knowledgeable about the considerations which we should be making in our everyday lives! If you're looking for somebody to teach your team about equality, diversity and inclusivity drop Learn with ESS a message!"- Nick Shepherd Business Growth Hub.

“If you're looking to support your team with some training around broadening understanding of the challenges people face, I highly recommend looking up Learn With ESS."- Gavin Astley, Carrs Pasties.

“The coaches took part in activities wearing blindfolds and ear defenders, to understand football from the perspective of a young person with a visual and hearing impairment. It was truly empowering and further equipped the coaches to engage young people with multiple needs in their sessions." - London Youth Games.

“Honestly, the children and staff are still talking about your visit last week! They really were so inspired by all of the things that you have achieved. I know that they have definitely found more empathy and show more understanding of how challenging life can be but how to overcome those challenges and be grateful for what you have." - Zaira Cook, Headteacher.

“The skills of communication, listening, teamwork and empathy were strongly developed through the session, and we anticipate that this will make a difference to the success of the groups involved throughout the year. The activities helped the groups to get to know each other and work effectively together at this early part of the year.” – Rebecca Clark, Boston College.

“Learn with ESS engaged students and staff in a unique activity, using blindfolds and a sensory football. This hands-on experience fostered empathy and understanding, breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity. A powerful reminder to continue fostering an environment where everyone's potential can shine, regardless of challenges." - Local London.

“It really put into reality, the importance of adapting and communicating to make coaching inclusive which is what the apprentices need to develop on to be successful in their apprenticeship so thank you!"– CoachCore, Manchester.

“Thanks again for coming to visit us today, you were great! I have asked all the children to rate the 4 sessions in order of favourite, we had beat boxing, owls, circus skills and your session. You will be pleased to know you were rated 1st by 35 out of 39 children which is amazing - they are already asking me when can they do it again!” – June Kelly, Abraham Moss warriors.

“Learn With ESS are on a mission to take their disability awareness workshops across the UK and have called on me to help support them! The team have various disabilities and are the most gorgeous, funny and inspirational people. The workshop today at the fantastic Carr's Pasties was the best mornings work I have had for a long time." - Grace Grieve, pink labrador pr.

“What an inspirational morning at Carr's Pasties alongside Learn With ESS! The training into accessibility awareness, the personal stories told by the ambassadors and the interactive sessions were invaluable. I cannot wait for the initiative to be rolled out to my hotel team!" – Ash Thompson, Hilton.

“I really value your mission towards working with children, I know our children will remember your visit for a long time to come and hopefully take those important messages, especially to be a little kinder to others, onwards with them to High School." - Leanne Breckon, St John Chrysostom Federation of Schools, Manchester.

“It was a pleasure to hear you share your story. I know it has made a huge difference to a lot of our staff and volunteers and allowed them to think differently as to how we can support people. We have had lovely feedback from people that have attended.” – Rachel, Springhill Hospice.

“I received tremendous verbal feedback from staff. The feedback from the children was equally impressive they learnt a lot and had fun too, as educators we can’t ask more." - Simon Chapman, Whittaker Moss Primary School.

“Your explanations and demonstrations of skipping, throwing, and running were fantastic. Amelia picked up these skills incredibly quickly and I'm sure Amelia will be talking about this for weeks to come. Thank you again for your time and expertise." – Danielle Davies, MSSS

“My favourite quote 'Some people need a hug or a rocket!' Positive energy and passion to make a difference around disabilities and impairments had the entire room take note. I look forward to seeing you succeed in all you do!” – Candice, Candy's Cupcakes.

“I really value your mission towards working with children, I know our children will remember your visit for a long time to come and hopefully take those important messages, especially to be a little kinder to others, onwards with them to High School." - Leanne Breckon, St John Chrysostom Federation of Schools, Manchester.

“This hands-on accessibility training was a transformative experience that deepened our team’s understanding and empathy, ensuring we provide more inclusive stays for our guests. Unlike traditional online courses, this practical session was invaluable, and we’re excited for more of our team to benefit from this incredible opportunity" – Ashleigh Thompson, Hampton by Hilton Rochdale.

“Awareness, empathy gratitude and resilience - 4 key learning points. Tell us more you say ...ok then. Partnership work with staff from Wycombe Wanderers Foundation and Chiltern Rangers to be more #DisabilityAware. Highly recommend working with Learn With ESS who went to great lengths to explain how everyone faces challenges and an important first step is to talk about them and not be afraid to say the wrong thing."– John Shaw, Chiltern Rangers.

“Our UCFB Manchester students had an incredible Industry Insight Day at Manchester Institute of Health & Performance – Nuffield Health, exploring top-tier facilities and gaining valuable career insights from industry professionals. The day ended with an exciting and eye-opening practical session where students experienced what it’s like to communicate and play sports with disabilities. Thank you Az for setting this up!"– Marc Halliday, UCFB.

“Learn With ESS delivered a fun and engaging session that helped children develop a deeper understanding and empathy towards visual impairments. The activities emphasized inclusion and teamwork, creating a memorable and impactful experience for everyone involved.” – Lorenza Pye, Eliza Says.

“The session was truly inspirational for both children and adults, perfectly aligning with our school's value of 'compassion.' It was an incredible experience that everyone thoroughly enjoyed, leaving a lasting impact on our school community." - Rosie Foulkes, Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School.

“We had a fantastic afternoon with Learn With ESS at the Farnworth Matters project. They taught our children about the challenges faced by people with visual and hearing impairments. One of my children said Azeem was 'just a normal guy,' which shows how relatable and inspiring the session was. It left a strong message of resilience and strength, and we're looking forward to having them back!" - Mrs A. Hartley, Highfield Primary School.

“I wanted to share how brilliant our recent disability awareness event with Wycombe Wanderers Foundation and Xerox was! With 90 kids in attendance, it was a fun and engaging experience for everyone, including staff. Having attended many sessions with Azeem, it’s always a joy to be part of the impactful work he does with Learn With ESS. Looking forward to more collaborations!" - Arindam, Wycombe Wanderers Foundation .

“We had the pleasure of hosting Learn With ESS at Lord Williams School, where they worked with 16 SEND students aged 11 to 15 with diverse needs. The students were fully engaged, asked insightful questions, and had a fantastic experience. It was amazing to see them participating so positively, and the session left a lasting impact, fostering empathy and inclusivity." - Juliet Shayler, Wycombe Wanderers Foundation.