Our Assessment Services

If a student is facing difficulties in literacy, an assessment is a useful first step to understanding any potential barriers to learning which are hindering progress. An assessment for dyslexia may help to explain a student's struggles in school or university. For the student, an assessment can provide a huge boost for their self esteem because often ‘a reason’ is given as to why they may be finding particular aspects of their education difficult. This can be the catalyst to self-belief and ‘reaching for the stars’. 

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The assessment is beneficial for all who are involved to have a greater understanding of the student's learning style. The assessment report will give a detailed and thorough analysis of the student's strengths and challenges regardless of whether dyslexia is identified. In addition, the report will contain individualised recommendations that will help to enable progress through specialised teaching and strategies to support learning at home.

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Contact us for pricing and availability.

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The Assessment Process

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Prior to the assessment​

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Frankie will arrange a phone conversation to discuss the reasons for you wanting an assessment and to gather some background information. 

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On the day of the assessment

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The assessment itself will investigate the student’s underlying ability, phonological awareness, processing speed and working memory. Specific literacy skills are also assessed, such as comprehension, spelling, reading and handwriting. 

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On the day, we ask that they bring a pen, their glasses (if applicable) and a coloured overlay if this is something they normally use. Water will be provided and comfort breaks will be factored in during the assessment process. Including these breaks, the assessment typically lasts for two and a half hours to three hours. 

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After the assessment

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Immediately after the assessment, Frankie will speak to you to give an overview of the outcome from the assessment process and answer any questions you may have. 

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Once the assessment has taken place, Frankie will write up a report containing the background information provided in the questionnaires and the attainment and observations from the assessment tests. These elements will form the basis for a formal diagnosis of whether or not the student has dyslexia. Perhaps most importantly, the report will also provide recommendations and strategies to support their cognitive profile. The report is around 30 pages in length and discusses strengths and weaknesses which were observed during the assessment process and gives an in depth overview of their cognitive abilities including phonological awareness, processing speed, working memory along with their attainment in a range of literacy skills. 

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As Frankie holds an Assessment Practising Certificate, she is able to make recommendations for the student’s eligibility for the Disabled Student’s Allowance, and this will be included in the report. 

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On receipt of the report, Frankie will either meet with you in person or online to discuss the main findings and recommendations, also giving you the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.