Assessment and Tuition
It is important to get the right support as a dyslexic student or adult, whatever your age. If you think you or your child might be dyslexic we recommend a full diagnostic assessment so that strengths and difficulties can be identified. Then we recommend good tuition, with a qualified tutor.
A number of our members are trained tutors and assessors. Some have a web page on our site. Please follow the links below to a tutor or assessor in your area. If you fall outside our catchment area and cannot get local support please contact us and we will put you in touch with your Local Dyslexia Association.
Whilst we require our assessors to provide us with copies of their SpLD assessor's Level 7qualifications it is the responsibility of parents to check that their chosen assessor has the required DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) formally CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) certificate.Post 16 assessors, assessing for disabled students allowance must also have a current Practising Certificate. Please ask to see a copy of this qualification when booking an assessment.
Whilst we require our tutors to provide us with copies of their SpLD teaching certificate it is the responsibility of parents to check that their chosen tutor has the required DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) formally CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) certificate.
Charity Funding
Bedgebury Foundation
Bedgebury Foundation is a funding charity that awards grants primarily to individuals. Their Additional Needs programme is a programme where grants are offered to those with special needs or those who excel in a particular area. For example, the Foundation has paid for lap tops, specialised software, one to one tuition or group tuition for children with Dyslexia and has funded the training of three teachers to take Dyslexia Association courses. Children who are struggling with literacy may excel in other areas and they have funded tuition and equipment in areas such as music,drama and sport.
Application details can be found on their website www.thebedgeburyfoundation.org.ukAwards are available in Kent
Schools Screening Programs
Schools can purchase computer screening software programs from GL assessments which include screening for dyslexia.
Please remember that screening programs are not as detailed as full diagnostic assessments and are there to help teachers decide whether a student requires a full diagnostic assessment. SEND - GL Assessment (gl-assessment.co.uk)