A range of assessments are used to uncover the child’s learning profile revealing how they best learn and areas they may need support with and why. Areas assessed include:

● Understanding of language

● Non-verbal reasoning skills

● General intelligence strengths and weaknesses

● Working memory – both auditory and visual

● Phonic recognition and skills

● Reading accuracy, comprehension, fluency,

● Spelling and written skills

● Diagnostic testing for dyslexia and visual stress

● Assessment for numeracy and dyscalculia can also be requested.

Whilst the data from these assessments is valuable, we are also interested in observing how the child manages tasks in terms of concentration, attention to task and self-esteem.

All these areas are factored in when creating a full picture of a child’s particular learning style.

Whenever possible an observation is best undertaken when the child has not yet met us. Parents and Carers are not required to attend. One of us simply joins the class for a morning, or at a time when the school is reporting concerns and monitor the child. This might include, recording the following aspects:

● Attention

● Concentration

● Peer relations

● Staff relations

● Learning style

● Attachment style

● Fine and Gross motor skills

● General presentation

Whenever possible, we will also meet with the key members of staff for your child to obtain their perspective and concerns. Information will then be feedback to parents and carers separately. At a later time, I then encourage a joint meeting with parents and school to plan a way forward.

All findings will then be provided within a formal report and will include:

● Daily classroom and individual strategies to support your child

● Specific and general advice on how to support learning at home

● Written in a clear and readable form for both parents and other professionals

● Presented in a dyslexic and visual stress friendly layout and format

● Sent within 14 working days to your home address and child’s school.