I currently provide assessments for learners aged 8 to 18 years of age. These in-depth assessments take between 3 and 4 hours to complete, allowing rest breaks where needed. Assessments may take place in the learner’s home, school or my home. Before the assessment, both a parent/guardian and school questionnaire will need to be completed, outlining background and developmental information as well as current strengths and challenges. The assessment includes a range of tests to evaluate current abilities in reading, spelling, writing, handwriting, mathematics (if appropriate) alongside phonological awareness, memory, processing speed and visual and verbal ability.

Within three weeks of the assessment taking place, I will send parents/guardians or the school (depending on who requested the assessment) a detailed assessment report. This report will provide an in-depth insight into the learner’s strengths and needs in relation to each aspect of the assessment as well as confirming whether difficulties consistent with dyslexia were identified. It will also provide clear and personalised recommendations on how to best support the individual in class, at home and on an individual basis. These helpful recommendations will be provided regardless of the assessment outcome. The report will also make recommendations for access arrangements for exams, if appropriate. It must be noted that the learner’s school will any final decisions in terms of access arrangements so the recommendations in the report cannot be guaranteed.

How does the process work?

Please see below a summary of how the process works. After getting in touch, you will be sent the full terms and conditions, alongside an initial consent form to sign.

·        Please ensure that the learner has had a sight and hearing test within the previous two years. If this has not been done, please arrange an eyesight test as soon as possible.

·        After signing a consent form and agreeing to the terms and conditions, a fee of £50 is payable before sending out the initial questionnaires. If a parent is arranging the assessment, they are responsible for forwarding the school questionnaire onto their child’s school.

·        Once the questionnaires from home and school have been completed and returned, we can book an assessment date. A 50% payment of the assessment is due upon booking the assessment date and the remaining payment is due one week before the assessment.

·        On the day of assessment, a quiet room will be needed so the assessor can sit opposite the pupil without any interruptions.

·        The assessment can take between 3-4 hours and rest and toilet breaks will be provided where necessary.

·        Upon completion of the assessment, you can expect a full report within three weeks (unless informed otherwise).

Costs of the Assessment:

Cost for sending out initial paperwork and questionnaires (non-refundable): £50

Cost for full diagnostic assessment: £600

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss any of this in further detail or would like to arrange a dyslexia assessment for your child or student.