Services and fees
Service | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
Dyslexia assessment | 7-15 | £575 (including £75 deposit) |
Dyslexia and/or dyspraxia assessment | 16+ | £575 (including £75 deposit) |
Dyslexia/dyspraxia assessment and identification of ADHD symptoms (see HERE) | 16+ | £650 (including £75 deposit) |
Optional Zoom pre-assessment 'hello' sessions | All | free |
Referral letters | All | free |
Assessment specifically for exam access arrangements | All | fee on enquiry |
Completion of JCQ form 8 when part of a full diagnostic assessment | year 9+ | free |
Full diagnostic assessments
There's a slight reduction in fees when booking 2 assessments or when I've already assessed someone in the same household.
A full diagnostic assessment usually takes around 2 hours followed by immediate verbal feedback so that I can explain my conclusion. Exploring ADHD symptoms for those age 16+ takes around a further 30 minutes. I strive to make the assessment feel really relaxed but I don't make it longer than it needs to be because otherwise fatigue can set in. Several of the kind testimonials from clients which can be found HERE refer to how much I pick up within a 2 hour assessment including other learning needs and conditions that might warrant assessments with other professionals. Having a private assessment does not guarantee being given a diagnosis; it may instead result in a profile of strengths and challenges without a 'label' attached. Regardless of a formal diagnosis being made, a detailed but very practical report will be sent within 14 days which can be shared with schools, colleges, universities, employers, etc. There's no additional fee for referral letters (e.g. ADHD, speech and language) or JCQ form 8s when schools and colleges have agreed before the assessment takes place to work with me regarding GCSE and A' level exam access arrangements. Adults can choose to pay an extra £50 for an executive summary that takes out the personal information from the report.
Assessments for exam access arrangements
For schools and colleges:
I regularly work with SENCos to assess students in year 9 and above for exam access arrangements, whether this is part of a privately-commissioned full diagnostic assessment where the school/college would like to use the results from my report or when I'm asked to come in to assess cohorts of students, such as year 10s. Form 8s are completed with the results of age-appropriate standardised tests and returned to the SENCo within 48 hours. With notice, I can travel anywhere in the UK or internationally if face-to-face is preferred although the testing can also be done over Zoom (and is usually much quicker to schedule). SENCos, please contact me regarding my fee. I can provide a copy of my current SpLD APC and enhanced DBS certificates. Payment is asked for within 30 days of the invoice date.
For families and students:
Exam access arrangements refer to the type of help which students may benefit from in exams, such as extra time. Such arrangements must reflect students' normal way of working and therefore schools and colleges take the lead in determining if any help is needed. If you think your child needs help in exams, you must talk to the SENCo in the first instance. Having a formal diagnosis of a specific learning difficulty or other need does not provide automatic right to exam access arrangements.
In the vast majority of cases for GCSE and A' level exams, short assessments are handled in-house from year 9 onwards. If this is not possible, the school is likely to have an established working relationship with external educational psychologists and specialist teacher assessors, and can advise families who to approach whilst following the regulations set by JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications). However, if the school/college might like to use the scores from my diagnostic reports, I'm always happy to forge new links if they would like to work with me but parents must speak to the school/college about this.
Professional exams:
I often see candidates taking professional exams, such as UK legal qualifications, UK pharmaceutical qualifications, US state bar exams, etc. Clients are advised to check with the professional body about exactly what evidence is needed (i.e. a report from a full diagnostic assessment or short exam access arrangement assessment) and whether additional paperwork needs to be completed for which there may be an additional cost. Please send any written guidance about what evidence is needed so that I can ensure that I'm meeting your needs.
When and how do I pay?
For individuals, the £75 non-refundable deposit is paid through the online booking system. The balance must be paid before or on the assessment date via cash, cheque, BACS or debit / credit card (via an emailed payment link). The balance can alternatively be paid in instalments (frequency and amount paid determined by you) as long as the full amount is paid by the assessment date. Education providers and employers are asked to settle payment within 30 days of the invoice date which is sent on or after the assessment via any of the above payment methods.
Please see the very last FAQ HERE regarding my cancellation policy.