Study skills lessons are offered to secondary and university students in a one to one or small group setting. If you are entitled to Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) contact student support services at your university to available of study skills support.

Areas covered include:

time-keeping and organisational skills

note-taking methods

mind-mapping

reading comprehension and fluency

spelling morphology

grammar

academic and essay writing skills

structuring assignments

research and referencing

planning and delivering presentations

memorisation techniques

revision strategies

exam preparation

assistive technology training

Assistive technology can be life-changing for students with dyslexia, helping them to access learning in ways that work with their strengths rather than against their challenges. Tools such as text-to-speech software allow students to listen to written material, reducing the stress of decoding text and supporting comprehension. Speech-to-text tools make it easier for them to get their ideas onto paper without the barrier of spelling or handwriting. Word prediction software can boost writing confidence, while audiobooks give them access to the same stories and information as their peers. Even simple tools, like screen tinting or adjustable fonts, can improve readability and reduce visual stress.

When used alongside skilled teaching and tailored strategies, assistive technology doesn’t replace learning; it empowers dyslexic students to work independently, build confidence, and thrive.

A dyslexia screening assessment from a qualified and experienced specialist is an option if:

you are concerned about your child's literacy ability;

you'd like to know if you/your child might have some signs of dyslexia without committing to the cost of a full diagnostic assessment;

you're looking for a screening that's more robust than a basic computerised screening, and/or you'd like to know if your 6 or 7 year old is showing early signs of dyslexia so they can be monitored, supported and formally assessed when they turn 8 if concerns persist.

These screeners utilise a range of informative tests which focus on the source of literacy-learning difficulties and can offer an indication of the likelihood of Dyslexia being a specific learning difficulty. They are shorter than a full diagnostic assessment and do not assess underlying verbal and visual abilities, however, they are useful for time-limited/cost-limited purposes and do produce a detailed and standardised report which can be used to inform parents and teachers on how to support the learner.

Please note although qualified to administer dyslexia diagnostic assessments this is not a service that I currently offer.

Baseline Informal Assessments are carried out prior to children commencing tuition. These assessments test:

alphabet knowledge

letter formation

phonics code

phonological awareness e.g. rhyme and syllable knowledge

high frequency word recognition

spelling

memory - visual and auditory sequential

independent writing

reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension

Results from these assessment are used to plan a tailored tuition programme.

Literacy Learning Assessment

A Literacy Learning Assessment can be administered to identify a learner's strengths and difficulties in literacy. It will include a range of formal and informal assessment tasks which explore reading, writing and spelling skills as well as some aspects of cognitive processing, e.g. memory and phonological awareness.

Following the assessment session, a report will be completed. The report will include a summary of the background information provided by home, information about each task, identification of individual strengths and areas for development and recommendations to inform future teaching and intervention.

Training for Parents

Parent workshops provide guidance and resources to families, empowering them to understand and navigate the complexities of dyslexia and support their children effectively.

Parent Meetings

Parents may book a one to one meeting to discuss specific issues regarding their child's difficulties and seek advice as to how to move forward.

Tutor Workshops

I offer tutor workshops to individuals who have a dyslexia qualification and wish to establish a successful tuition business. Workshops are also available for existing tutors who wish to upskill and work with students displaying dyslexic tendencies.

School Inset Training

Upskill your teaching and non-teaching staff to recognise dyslexia and create a dyslexia friendly school environment where strategies are put in place to support individual helping them access the curriculum and realise their potential.

SENCO Training

I can support SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators) by offering specialised services and resources, contributing to the development of inclusive educational practices. Support may include: assistance with screening procedures, tuition programmes and helping the school establish dyslexia friendly classrooms/teaching practices.

Specialist Literacy Intervention

I also offer literacy intervention for pupils with dyslexia or literacy difficulties in schools in a one to one or small group setting.

All businesses and organisations are required to make reasonable adjustments to support employees, with dyslexia under the Equality Act 2010.

Making occupational adjustments for employees with dyslexia will show the employer's commitment to ethical practices and create a positive workplace culture.

How the support works:
We meet to discuss the individual's role and any difficulties they may be facing, as well as identifying areas of strength.
A report or action plan will be created based on the employers and employees’ specific needs
Follow-up meetings will be scheduled to monitor and adjust strategies, as the employee develops and progresses through their employment.