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Thanks so much to everyone for your interest and great comments. What you say about really needing to consolidate the fundamentals in maths makes sense and that is what I hope the tutoring will assist him with. I am making it a priority to continue this during the next two years at least (the most important here in NZ, prior to tertiary studies). If hard work is what it takes his attitude is definitely in the right place. I shared with him about what some of you have achieved despite barriers. It is great inspiration for him, thanks again