Dyslexia assessments and tuition throughout Kent and East Sussex
I am an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), a PATOSS Professional Member and hold an Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC). I have over 14 years of teaching and SENDCo experience.
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I am a qualified teacher and SENDCo and I have worked in schools for 14 years.
I am a qualified Specialist Dyslexia teacher and assessor. I am an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), a PATOSS Professional Member and I hold an Assessing Practising Certificate (APC). I can teach and assess pupils up to 18 years of age.
Associate
Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) indicates a high standard of professional competence in both diagnostic assessment and teaching. AMBDA is now the professional membership required for all those applying for and holding an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) issued by the BDA. The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) approves holders of AMBDA to formally assess and make recommendations for exam access arrangements.
Source: bdadyslexia.org.uk
Holder of
An Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) recognises the knowledge and skills of specialist teachers who have followed an appropriate course of study (e.g. an AMBDA accredited course or a course recognised by SASC) and can demonstrate their professional competence in the assessment of specific learning difficulties/dyslexia.
Source: bdadyslexia.org.uk
Our Services
I am always happy to try to find a payment plan that is right for you. Helping children to reach their full potential is my passion and I want to help your child too.
Fully DBS checked, certificate available on request.
Other services available – please contact me for more options.
Private Dyslexia Tuition
- 10 x one hour lessons
- The first lesson will consist of a placement assessment
- The teaching will be tailored to your child’s needs
- Regular feedback and suggestions of how you can help your child will be given
- Shorter lessons available on request
Dyslexia Assessment*
- Initial phone consultation to discuss if this is the right path for your child
- Face to face informal meeting for you & your child to get to know me, if required.
- Background information gathered from parents and school
- The assessment – approx. 5 hours, this can be split over two days
- The Report including diagnosis if given
Educational Assessment
- Initial phone consultation to discuss if this is the right path for your child
- Face to face informal meeting for you & your child to get to know me, if required
- Background information gathered from parents and school
- The assessment – approx. 5 hours, this can be split over two days
- The Report
Online Dyslexia Tuition (10 Lessons)
- 10 x one hour lessons
- The first lesson will consist of a placement assessment
- The teaching will be tailored to your child’s needs
- Regular feedback and suggestions of how you can help your child will be given
- The student will join via a provided link
Online Dyslexia Assessment*
- Initial phone consultation to discuss if this is the right path for your child
- Face to face online meeting for you & your child to get to know me, if required.
- Background information gathered from parents and school
- The assessment – approx. 5 hours, this can be split over two days
- The Report including diagnosis if given
Online Educational Assessment
- Initial phone consultation to discuss if this is the right path for your child
- Face to face online meeting for you & your child to get to know me, if required
- Background information gathered from parents and school
- The assessment – approx. 5 hours, this can be split over two days
- The Report
*for pupils up to and including 18 years of age
“Dyslexia is a specific learning ability, neurobiological in origin. It is typically characterised by strengths that may include creative expression, athletic performance and scientific discovery. The individual with dyslexia often exhibits strengths in big-picture concepts, thinking outside the box, making unexpected connections and demonstrate an intuitive sense of understanding of people and navigating the natural world…”
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I am an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), a PATOSS Professional Member and hold an Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC). I have over 14 years of teaching and SENDCo experience.
“If anyone ever puts you down for having dyslexia, don’t believe them. Being dyslexic can actually be a big advantage, and it has certainly helped me.”
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