
Assessments
To understand which assessment might be right for you click the tabs below to explore the different types.

What is involved?
- First we send you a questionnaire, which gives important background information to the Psychologist
- We also send a questionnaire for you to take to school if the assessment is for a child
- A brief initial chat with the Psychologist
- 2-2 ½ hours of varied activities that look at different skills linked to learning and basic skills
- A brief discussion about the results
- A full written confidential report with recommendations is sent after approximately 3 weeks
The results give a profile of learning strengths and weaknesses. A diagnosis of dyslexia is often based upon the Psychologist’s experience and low scores in those areas generally affected by dyslexia.
All Psychologists are independent, HCPC registered, fully qualified and experienced professionals.

Specialist teachers carrying out assessments are fully qualified, registered and experienced professionals.
What is involved?
- First we send you a questionnaire, which gives important background information to the teacher
- A brief initial chat with the specialist teacher
- 2 hours of activities that look at skills linked to learning and areas of literacy
- A brief discussion about the results at the end
- A written confidential report with recommendations is sent after approximately 3 weeks


Difficulties can range from large (gross) movements like riding a bicycle to small (fine) movements like illegible handwriting. It is often helpful for addressing co-ordination problems associated with dyspraxia / Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD).

Follow up treatments can then be arranged.Treatments can also be given in BDC teaching sessions, following the programme devised by the speech therapist.
How to book an assessment
To book please contact us initially to find out current availability. At times, we will be operating a waiting list system.
Once you have an appointment booked in, we will then send you the assessment pack. A 50% deposit is required to confirm the appointment.
