A fresh start, a renewed future, and real belief
Before we found PET-Xi, I was genuinely at breaking point. My son had always been bright and capable, previously on the gifted and talented register, but approaching the end of Year 10 he had fallen so far behind that his school were suggesting Functional Skills might be the only realistic option. It felt like the system had stopped seeing his potential and I didn’t know where to turn.
A friend suggested I speak to Fleur at PET-Xi, I wasn’t expecting much from a conversation, but that chat became a turning point. Fleur listened, really listened, she understood not just my son, but me as a parent who had been fighting every step of the way to get the right support. She spoke with warmth, honesty and belief, belief that things could be different.
My son and I met Fleur in person shortly after and from the very first meeting, the PETXi team showed a level of care, clarity and commitment that was completely different from anything we had experienced. They took the time to really understand him, his needs, his strengths, his learning style and for the first time in a long while, someone truly ‘got it’.
What makes PET-Xi so special is that they don’t ask the child to fit the system,they shape the system around the child. For a neurodivergent learner like my son, that changed everything. He was no longer being labelled or overlooked. He was being supported, challenged, and finally given a chance to catch up and move forward.
By the end of just one week, the transformation was clear. He began engaging, enjoying learning, and taking pride in his progress. He started talking about his goals and career aspirations. He now feels motivated, hopeful, and focused, not just on passing exams, but on building a future he’s genuinely excited about.
PET-Xi haven’t just helped him catch up. They’ve helped him reconnect with his potential, rebuild his confidence, and feel seen again. It’s not just education, it’s empowerment.
They believed in him, and now he believes in himself.