The assessment process

Full diagnostic assessments for dyslexia and dyscalculia only

To speed up the booking process, please:

• ensure that the person being assessed has had a standard eyesight test in the past 2 years and allow enough time to get used to a new prescription.

• go through the 10 questions in this visual difficulties questionnaire, even if there's no history of eyesight difficulties, and let me know your responses. If looking for your child to be assessed, please ask them these questions. The link can also be found in the brightly coloured banner below.

Discovery Calls: Can be booked through this page.

For all other services, you can call me on 01342 714065, email me at [email protected] or complete the contact form. It helps if you can please tell me:

Full diagnostic assessments: ...whether the pre-assessment checks have been carried out and the responses along with some context. I'll then send you a link to my booking system.

Exam access arrangements: ...where applicable, the name of the education provider, the year your child is in and whether the SENCo's asked you to contact me. For adults sitting professional body exams, please let me know the exam board and ideally share their official guidance stating exactly what evidence is needed.

Workplace services including coaching: ...some context such as whether you're the employer or employee and what's led up to your enquiry.

Full diagnostic assessments: Questionnaires will be sent automatically when you book through my booking system, including ones to send on to schools and colleges where appropriate.

Exam access arrangements: I'll need JCQ form 8 from the school/college before the testing. For working adults, I'll need the official guidance from your professional body so I can advise you what level of report is needed and the cost.

Workplace needs services: The appropriate forms will be sent depending on the need.

To break the ice, I offer a 5-10 minute 'hello' over Zoom in the days before the assessment for the person being assessed to say "hello".

7 days before the assessment, you'll receive a reminder email along with a document to show children and young people introducing me.

Full diagnostic assessments: Parents can drop off and return 2 hours later, stay in their car or make use of my heated garden cabin with comfy sofa, streaming services on the TV and WiFi (see photos below). I'll offer immediate verbal feedback to explain my conclusion.

Online assessments of all types: You'll receive a Zoom link when booking.

Full diagnostic assessments: A very detailed but highly practical report will be sent within 14 days. University students can use this to apply for the Disabled Students' Allowance. Referral letters will be written at no additional cost, e.g., ADHD, dyspraxia.

Exam access arrangements: JCQ form 8 will be returned to schools and colleges within 48 hours. I'll send you a short report within 48 hours so that you have a copy of the scores and some general strategies.

Workplace needs assessments: The employee will receive a report outlining their needs, how they impact the job and practical advice, including assistive technology. “Permission will be sought for shared this also with the employer.