Student Testimonials
“I just wanted to let you know that I accepted an offer from Ofcom this afternoon to begin a higher apprenticeship as a policy officer starting in September. Thank you for all the help and support you gave me during our sessions. I honestly couldn’t have done it without your guidance.”
“All the information was extremely helpful and I think I’ll talk about it with my parents to see what they think is best. I like the portfolio career idea as it gives me a lot to work with but I’ll think about it all. Thank you so much for your help.
“I am very glad I had this support because at first I didn’t want to go to university and I didn’t really have a plan but now I’m actually excited and looking forward for starting the next step in my journey and I can’t thank you enough for that. I think the best thing about the session was now have a better understanding on the whole situation as it’s a whole new step for me and my family of being unsure about how to apply and when and what’s best.”
“Thank you for forwarding in the targets and review from yesterday. We will defiantly be in touch regarding both Lily and Harry. They both came away feeling very positive, reassured and inspired by your approach. Two very different children and watching you work with them was like watching a tight flower bloom starting to face the sun and open it’s petals. You got Lily chatting and giggling and that’s something for a first meeting that is indeed a rare sight. Seeing Harry realise that his past difficulties and his twisted pathways aren’t wasted and won’t stop him achieving his potential. With self belief and your guidance he can and will meet his goals of life in making a difference to the world. Harry has so much to offer the world and with your help he most definately has belief that he is worthy of success. You are incredibly astute and your unraveling of their needs and characters made me smile as a mum. Thank you so much for your time and enthusiasm, the world needs more people like you – inspirational.”
“A Star – Hi, I just wanted to say how enjoyable Chris Targett made my daughter’s 6th form evening we attended the evening a bit perplexed with my daughter options and Chris added much needed clarity in a fun way. My daughter left inspired and energised about her prospects.”
“Chris was informative and really helped our student who would normally be anxious speaking to someone unknown – thank you”
“The session was funny and interactive.”
“it was an outstanding and hilarious.”
“Chris is a legend.”
“It was very interactive, interesting and enlightening.”
“Chris is great and really helped me after the session and answered all my questions and gave lots of additional information.”
“The best part of the session was that it really helped me know what I need to do for the next step to the job I am aiming for.”
“I was able to understand what route I need to take to be able to become a PE teacher.”
School/College Testimonials
“I enjoyed working collaboratively with Chris to create an Inclusive Practice, facilitated learning session for Skills Development Scotland career guidance practitioners. Chris’ knowledge, passion and experience engaging clients and increasing their autonomy, shines through his words and actions. Chris demonstrates that through active reflective practice we can evolve our approaches, remove barriers and become more inclusive in our use of tools during client engagements. Chris’ energy is infectious, a catalyst which motivates other practitioners.”
Lorna Stalker, National Operations Executive – Policy & Professional Practice, Skills Development Scotland
“In my role at EKC Group, I have worked with Chris Targett through our strategic partnership with CXK, and his contribution has been nothing short of outstanding. Chris is a champion for young people, consistently advocating for their needs and aspirations while helping institutions like ours to think differently about how we support them. He brings a solution-focused mindset to every conversation, ensuring that challenges are met with creativity and collaboration rather than barriers.
Chris’s collegiate approach makes him an invaluable partner. He works with us not just to deliver services but to shape strategy, challenge assumptions, and co-create initiatives that have a lasting impact. His ability to combine deep knowledge of careers education with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students is inspiring. Through his leadership and vision, Chris has helped us develop approaches that are more inclusive, more ambitious, and more aligned with the realities of the modern world.
Chris embodies the qualities that make a true leader in education: integrity, innovation, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every young person. For these reasons, I am proud to support his nomination for the Kent Education Awards. His work is transformative, and his influence reaches far beyond the students he directly supports, it shapes the way we, as educators, think and act to create better futures.”
Nick Holbrook-Sutcliffe, Assistant CEO, Education, EKC East Kent Colleges Group
“Your energy never ceases to amaze me. You were 1st class. I love the way the students respond to you. Excellent delivery on careers and pathways – thank you In the diary for next year.”
Head of 6th Form, HBHS
“Chris Targett is worth his weight in gold… and more! His infectious enthusiasm and encyclopaedic knowledge of pathways means that even the most lost of pupils is able to see the horizon ahead after a session with him.
Chris has a knack for unlocking the barriers that some pupils face when going into a guidance session or talking about careers. His approach is personal, and therefore not one-dimensional – and this means that he is able to tap into a multitude of ideas in order to support and motivate. From art, Lego, diagrams, walks and role play – he will find a way to go above and beyond.
For me, the greatest thing about Chris is that he is a lifelong learner, and he is always looking for a new way to approach a problem in a positive way. This means that he inspires all, from low attainers who need clear pathways, to those who have many ideas and want answers to all of them!”
David Morgan, Assistant Head Teacher, St George’s Church of England Foundation School
