More about Assessment, Screening and Support
Literacy skills
To assess a student's strengths and areas for improvement, we offer an enhanced screening service for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia - as well as other assessments to determine current levels in reading, comprehension, spelling, writing, mathematics and memory functioning. These results are our baseline to begin multi-sensory support - or to inform schools with recommendations for inclusion at school.
As well as using a journal-approach to improve memory and learning - a number of computerised programs are used to help improve spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and grammar. A variety of texts are used for reading and well as using recognised interventions for handwriting, keyboard skills and basic maths skills.
Maths skills
Cognitive skills
A review of basic number skills can be completed, which provides a standardised result, giving useful information about your child's ability to use and understand numbers, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
A computerised screening program for Dyscalculia is also available.
Theory-based programs are used for learning mathematics to improve mental maths skills and understanding how the number system works.
Using higher-order thinking skills such as: analysing, evaluating and creating are very much encouraged in support sessions.
Alongside improving their literacy and mathematics skills, children use technology and other methods to engage with critical thinking.
Study skills and weaknesses in memory are also addressed with theory-based, 'best practice' interventions.
Observations are recorded for sharing with your child's school, if required.
Children sometimes need that little bit of extra support to overcome barriers to their learning. Structured support is provided, addressing the gaps in your child's knowledge - setting achievable, yet challenging targets -based on the gathered data from screenings, school reports and observations.
Out-of-school provision, in-school, or flexi-learning support (subject to school approval) is offered. Alternatively, a copy of our detailed plan can be made available for your child's school for their individual planning.
Shared sessions are also available. Groups have no more than five pupils (all are ability-matched).
Evidence is gathered using a variety of methods, depending on the age of your child, which can include: written work, work produced using ICT, annotated artwork, photographs of multi-sensory activity outcomes and standardised scores following interim assessment (if applicable) showing improvement.
In-school support is also available (see above).
Please contact for details of fees.