dyslexia assessment, Wellbeing assessments - based in somers

If you are concerned about your child’s learning or emotional wellbeing, it can be difficult to know what kind of assessment or support they need. Our two assessment pathways (learning and emotional well-being)  are designed to help you understand what may be underlying their difficulties and, most importantly, what can be done to help.

 For children and young people where there are concerns about learning, progress or specific areas of difficulty.

A shorter assessment designed to explore whether your child shows signs of dyslexia.

The assessment takes approximately one hour and looks at the main areas considered within a full diagnostic dyslexia assessment.

Afterwards, you will receive:

• a short written report;
• a profile of your child’s learning strengths and difficulties;
• a practical action plan for home; and
• suggested recommendations for school.

This can be a useful starting point if you are unsure whether your child needs a full diagnostic assessment.

If the screener indicates that your child may have dyslexia, you can choose to continue to a full diagnostic assessment.

We can arrange either a two-hour appointment or two separate appointments within four weeks of each other. The first part is the dyslexia screener and the second completes the additional assessment needed for a full diagnostic assessment.

If the screener does not indicate dyslexia, the second part can be cancelled at no charge.

The total cost if you proceed to the full assessment is £550.

Full Dyslexia Assessment — £550

A comprehensive diagnostic assessment for children and young people where dyslexia is suspected.

The assessment usually involves around two hours working individually with your child, followed by a one-hour feedback session. School can also be included in the feedback process if you would like.

You will receive a detailed diagnostic report meeting the relevant professional criteria and suitable for use within education, including where appropriate for DSA and other formal purposes.

The report explains your child’s individual learning profile and provides practical recommendations for home and education.

Not every child needs a dyslexia diagnosis.

A Learning Assessment may be more appropriate if:

• your child is under eight;
• you do not require a formal diagnosis;
• their difficulties do not appear to be primarily dyslexic; or
• you want to understand a particular area of their learning in more detail.

The assessment can be tailored to investigate areas such as:

• literacy;
• numeracy;
• memory;
• language;
• visual perception; or
• motor skills.

We gather relevant background information and spend up to one hour working individually with your child using appropriate formal assessments alongside informal discussion and observation.

This is followed by a one-hour feedback and problem-solving session with you.

You will receive a written report explaining the assessment findings, your child’s strengths and areas of difficulty, and practical recommendations for supporting them.

If your child is already having a Dyslexia or Learning Assessment, you may want us to investigate an additional area at the same time.

For example, a child having a dyslexia assessment might also benefit from further assessment of their motor skills, language, numeracy or another aspect of their learning.

Any of the areas available within our Learning Assessments can be added to the main assessment.

Sometimes you do not need another assessment—you need someone to help you work out what to do next.

A consultation gives you time to discuss your child's situation, look at the information you already have and work through possible next steps.

Consultations can be used for areas such as:

• EHCP applications and SEND support;
• home education;
• understanding existing reports or assessments;
• planning appropriate support; or
• other concerns relating to your child's education.

A package of six two-hour consultations can also be purchased in advance for £500.

For children and young people where emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships or emotional distress are the main concerns.

An in-depth assessment designed to build a fuller understanding of what may be happening for your child emotionally and what support they may need.

This includes:

• approximately one hour of observation, discussion or individual work with your child;
• a one-hour discussion with parents;
• a one-hour discussion with school; and
• analysis of the information and preparation of an in-depth written report.

The assessment brings together the perspectives of your child, family and school to develop a more complete picture of their emotional needs.

This provides the same in-depth assessment but without consultation or feedback involving your child's school.

This may be more appropriate where you would prefer the assessment to remain focused on your child and family.

A shorter option for parents who would like professional help to understand a concern but do not currently need a full assessment.

This includes:

• a one-hour discussion-based assessment with parents; and
• preparation of a short written report.

The report summarises the key findings and recommendations and can help you decide what support or next steps may be appropriate.

Where ongoing therapeutic support is recommended following a full assessment, individual sessions can be arranged with your child and/or family according to their needs.

The type, frequency and duration of therapy will be discussed with you following assessment.

Children's learning and emotional wellbeing are closely connected. Sometimes it is important to understand both.

For example, a child may be struggling academically and becoming increasingly anxious, or emotional difficulties may be making it harder for them to engage with learning.

Where an assessment is undertaken from both the Learning Needs Pathway and the Emotional Wellbeing Pathway, you will receive a 10% discount on the combined assessment cost.

If you are unsure which assessment would be most appropriate, contact us to discuss your concerns and we can help you decide on the best starting point.