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About Breakthrough Dyslexia
About me
I provide comprehensive dyslexia assessments as a qualified assessor of Specific Learning Difficulties, holding an Assessment Practising Certificate from the Dyslexia Guild (APC 0821/826). My experience extends beyond dyslexia: I have supported students with a wide range of neurodiverse conditions, including ADHD, autism and Dyspraxia (DCD).
My passion for helping learners to reach their potential has led me to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties and the PATOSS Assessing for Access Arrangements Certificate (AAA). I am also a qualified CELTA teacher. I am committed to ongoing professional development including completion of the ELKLAN Speech and Language support for 11-16s course and Graydin Advanced Coaching. I am currently carrying out research focused on writing in secondary schools.
With extensive experience across both the state and independent sectors, I have worked with students from Year 3 to Year 12 in roles including specialist teacher and assessor, high-level teaching assistant and English as an Additional Language coordinator. This breadth of experience enables me to understand and respond to diverse learning needs with tailored, practical strategies.
My goal is to identify each learner's individual needs and provide tailored strategies that help them thrive.
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Why have a dyslexia assessment?
A dyslexia assessment helps you understand your child’s learning strengths and challenges. It can identify whether dyslexia is present and provide clear strategies to support their learning at home and at school. The assessment also helps indicate appropriate exam access arrangements/accommodations and tailored support, giving your child the tools and confidence to succeed.
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the ASSESSMENT process
Preparation
What happens during an assessment?
What happens during an assessment?
Before the assessment takes place, I ask parents/carers and the school SENCO to complete a background questionnaire. The more detail that can be shared, the better, as background history is an important part of the assessment process. An up-to-date eye test (within the last two years) is also required before the assessment and can be booked with a high street optician.
What happens during an assessment?
What happens during an assessment?
What happens during an assessment?
A dyslexia assessment, for both children and adults, involves a range of activities designed to look at skills such as reading, spelling, writing, and numeracy, as well as memory, processing speed, and phonological awareness.
Assessments are at my home in Putney. They take around three to four hours and include a short break for refreshments. My aim is always to create a calm and supportive atmosphere so that the process feels positive and confidence-building.
What happens after an assessment?
What happens during an assessment?
What happens after an assessment?
Following the assessment, I provide a detailed report that explains the findings and includes tailored recommendations for support strategies. If dyslexia is not identified, you can choose to skip this step and pay only for the assessment itself. Reports are usually completed and emailed within 21 days.
In some cases, onward referral to other specialists may also be recommended to ensure the right support is in place. I can provide guidance on next steps.
Fees
Fees
Full Diagnostic Report £895
Exam Access Arrangements Report £375
Non-refundable deposit of £100 to be paid in advance