Professional Dyslexia Assessments

Providing Clarity to Support Future Learning

A dyslexia assessment provides a detailed understanding of how a child or young person learns, helping families and schools identify both strengths and areas where additional support may be beneficial. For many learners, understanding their learning profile is the first step towards building confidence, removing barriers and achieving success.

We provide professional dyslexia assessments for children and young people under the age of 16. Assessments are carried out by a qualified specialist teacher and dyslexia assessor, using a range of standardised assessments and evidence-informed practices to build a comprehensive picture of each learner's literacy skills, cognitive processing and underlying learning profile.

Every assessment includes a detailed written report that explains the findings clearly and provides practical recommendations for parents, schools and other professionals. The report is designed to inform teaching, guide intervention and help ensure learners receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

A dyslexia assessment is not simply about confirming whether a learner has dyslexia. It is about understanding how they learn best, recognising their individual strengths and identifying practical strategies that can improve confidence, engagement and educational progress.

What Does a Dyslexia Assessment Explore?

Our assessments may explore areas including:

✓ Reading accuracy and fluency
✓ Reading comprehension
✓ Spelling skills
✓ Phonological awareness
✓ Processing speed
✓ Working memory
✓ Literacy strengths and areas of difficulty
✓ Underlying cognitive processes that support learning

Your Assessment Report Includes:

✓ A clear explanation of the assessment findings
✓ An individual strengths and learning profile
✓ Information about whether the learner meets the criteria for dyslexia
✓ Practical recommendations for home and school
✓ Teaching strategies and intervention recommendations
✓ Guidance to support future educational planning

Who Are Assessments Suitable For?

A dyslexia assessment may be appropriate for children and young people under 16 who:

Find reading, spelling or writing unexpectedly difficult despite appropriate teaching and support.
Work hard but make slower progress than their peers.
Experience difficulties with memory, processing information or organising their ideas.
Lack confidence with literacy-based tasks or avoid reading and writing activities.
Have a family history of dyslexia or persistent literacy difficulties.
Would benefit from a clearer understanding of their individual learning profile to inform future support at home and in school.

By identifying strengths as well as areas of need, a professional dyslexia assessment provides valuable information that helps families, schools and professionals work together to create the right support, enabling every learner to develop confidence, make meaningful progress and achieve their potential.

Not sure whether a dyslexia assessment is the right next step?
We are happy to discuss your child's needs and answer any questions before you decide whether an assessment would be beneficial.

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