Dyslexia and Literacy
Assessments
in
Bath, Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Ages: 7 - 12 years
In depth
Dyslexia & Literacy
Assessments to
discover your child's
strengths as well
as potential specific
learning difficulties.
Understand why your
child struggles with
reading, spelling
& writing
Bath, Bristol
& Surrounding Areas
.
How can a Dyslexia or Literacy Assessment Help?
By discovering and understanding your child's strengths and reasons behind why they struggle with reading, spelling and writing, will help give your child the best
opportunity to reach their full potential.
To Understand and Unlock Your Child's Potential
Each child is unique. Discovering your child's learning profile is key to understanding them as an individual and unlocking their potential.
To Identify Your Child's Strengths and the Reasons Behind Why Some Areas of Learning are Challenging
A Dyslexia and Literacy assessment both consist of tests that measure underlying ability, cognitive skills as well as attainment. This comprehensive approach allows exploration of all the aspects of learning, enabling the identification of the reasons behind why a child may struggle.
To Enable the Best Possible Support at School and Home
Early identification and intervention is key. Research shows that the
best chance for a child with Dyslexia to improve their reading and writing is to receive targeted intervention as early as possible. The age that a child receives intervention affects how quickly they catch up. Getting help early is also important for a child's self-esteem. From the assessment, recommendations will be given to develop your child's skills and confidence.
To Help Schools to Decide on Appropriate Access Arrangements for Exams
If a specific learning difficulty is identified, sometimes but not always, it may be possible for your child to receive exam concessions, for example: extra time, a scribe or reader. A report will suggest whether a child would potentially qualify for these arrangements, thus aiding the school's decision in this matter.
About Me
Hello, my name is Anna. I live in Bath and I have been teaching children for over 25 years. I specialise in completing detailed assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia for children that struggle with reading, spelling and writing.
In 1993, I qualified with a Bachelor of Education degree from Cambridge University and I have enjoyed working in both the state and independent sectors, in the UK and Hong Kong. I have always found supporting children who struggle with literacy and numeracy the most rewarding element of my job. My primary goal as an assessor and teacher is to help a child or young person to develop confidence and the skills needed to enjoy learning and to reach their potential.
In 2015, I took an MA in Specific Learning Difficulties, this included modules specialising in Dyslexia and Dyscalculia, at Bath Spa University. I also gained my AMBDA (Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association) and Assessing Practising Certificate with Patoss (Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties) together with completing a Post-Graduate Certificate for Vulnerable Learners and Inclusions. Whilst keeping abreast of current practices concerning Specific Learning Difficulties, I also regularly attend courses covering a range of areas from Sensory Processing Issues to ADHD.
For the last eight years, I have enjoyed working as a SENCo, assessor and specialist teacher in a Bath school alongside completing assessments and teaching from home.
I believe that identifying a child's strengths and being able to recommend strategies to help each individual to overcome their difficulties is immensely valuable. And by selecting only the most rigorous and up to date assessments available, I am confident that my practice is of the highest level.
To see a child grow in confidence, enjoy their learning and achieve their goals is a privilege.
I have an active DBS which enables me to work with young people and children.
Assessments
Testimonials
“Anna's friendly approach immediately put my daughter at ease. She loved the assessment process!”
Rebecca M.
Parent
"Thank you for all the time you spent with my son.
We were really impressed with how well you had the measure of him and how accurately you captured his strengths and weaknesses."
David B.
Parent
“Anna's reports are a joy to read. They are comprehensive, clear and the recommendations relevant to each child and easy to implement .”
SENCo
Bath School
