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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to All Your Questions

How long does a full assessment take?

An assessment usually takes 3 hours, which is spilt into two 1.5 hour sessions. 

Where does the assessment take place?

I will travel to the child's home address to conduct the assessment. This will allow the child to feel relaxed within their own environment. 

How long will I have to wait to receive the report?

You should receive the report within 4-6 weeks of the assessment. 

Can I discuss with report with you after I have received it?

Yes, I can provide a consultation over the phone or in person to discuss the report.

How can an assessment help my child?

  • Assessment can help your child understand how they learn best. This isn’t an exam so there is no “pass” or “fail” - the intention is to help your child understand their individual style of learning or working and what does/doesn’t work for them.

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  • It can help your child understand why they are experiencing difficulties and enable them to see themselves in a new, positive light. 

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  • It can help identify other factors which may be affecting your child's learning and signpost to appropriate professionals for further support.

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  • It will highlight whether any Reasonable Adjustments will need to be made for your child to fully access the curriculum and exams. 

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  • It will provide specific recommendations for support with learning in the classroom and at home.

How to prepare for an assessment

  • Ensure your child has had an eye test in the past 12 months.

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  • Your views as a parent and those of the young person are crucial to this process and any assessment would be preceded by a detailed questionnaire and discussion with you. You will be asked to fill in and return a pre-assessment Parent Questionnaire and a Visual Difficulties Questionnaire I will email you. ​

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  • Consult with your child’s class teacher and SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) to find out if your child is already receiving intervention or extra support.

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  • Tell your child they are going to see someone who is interested in how people learn. The assessment will help to work out why some learning is difficult and what might help to make things easier.

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 Documents you will be asked to share with me

  • A copy of your child’s last school report

  • A copy of any previous specialist assessments

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 The role of the School

  • Your child’s teacher(s) or SENCo will be asked to complete a School Questionnaire I will email to them.  If more information is needed I will follow up with a phone conversation.

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