Diagnostic screening and assessment services for children and young people (ages 7-18) within the Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. Carried out by a qualified SpLD assessor with a current APC (Assessment Practising Certificate).

About Me

Hello! My name is Clare and I am a qualified teacher with experience working in Special Educational Needs education for over 10 years, currently working as a SENDCo in the Gloucestershire area. I work with children from primary age through to Sixth Form, providing assessment, targeted intervention and review. As well as assessing for examination access arrangements.

I hold a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and have full membership with professional bodies:

  • The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS)

  • The British Dyslexia Association (BDA)

I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS check on the update service. Services are available with Gloucestershire and surrounding areas including Bristol and Birmingham.

Available Services

Free consultation

Arrange a call to talk through the challenges your child is experiencing and discuss whether any further action may be helpful. There is no obligation to have a dyslexia screener or assessment with me following this consultation.

Dyslexia Screening

Dyslexia screening is a quick, focused assessment designed to identify potential for specific learning difficulties and highlight areas for further support and/or investigation. Suitable from ages 7 years. This screening helps parents and educators understand early sign of dyslexia and decide whether a full diagnostic assessment is needed.

Full Diagnostic Assessment

A full diagnostic assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a child or young person’s current level of functioning, to understand their learning profile including their strengths and weaknesses, to identify whether there are any underlying specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, that may be affecting her progress; and to explore opportunities for support both at home and at school. This service is suitable for ages 7 years up to 19 years.

The process typically involves:

  • Education Questionnaire - to gather a full educational history and current picture

  • Family Questionnaire - to father a health and developmental information and current picture

  • Detailed assessment of areas including:

    • Language and Reasoning

    • Attainment - literacy (and if required numeracy)

    • Speed of Processing

    • Memory and Attention

  • A full comprehensive assessment report that summarises the findings and provides detailed recommendations for support strategies, interventions and accommodations for both home and school contexts

  • Feedback Session

Get in touch

Please get in touch if you’d like any more information or have any questions