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Dyslexia assessments for ages 8 to 25

Trying hard but still struggling? Let’s find out why.

Friendly, thorough assessments with a specialist dyslexia teacher and qualified SENCO. Based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, and welcoming families from across the South East.

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✔ Enhanced DBS checked

✔ 20+ years in teaching

✔ Full report within 3–4 weeks

✔ Flexible assessment times

Rosie Stokes, specialist dyslexia teacher and assessor

Hi, I’m Rosie

I’m a specialist dyslexia teacher and assessor with more than 20 years’ experience in teaching, and a qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). Dyslexia runs in my own family, so I understand the challenges first-hand.

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia, Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). This means I’m qualified to carry out the diagnostic assessments students need to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance at university.
  • Qualified SENCO, so I understand how school support works and what makes a report useful to teachers.

More about me and my qualifications →

Who I assess

Dyslexia looks different at every age. Wherever you or your child are, an assessment gives you a clear explanation and practical next steps.

A primary school child working on a hands-on activity

PRIMARY SCHOOL · AGES 8–11

Bright and chatty, but reading and spelling just aren’t clicking?

An assessment explains why, and gives you and school a clear plan to help.

Information for parents →

A teenage girl writing in a notebook

SECONDARY SCHOOL · AGES 11–16

Working hard, but falling behind or losing confidence?

It’s never too late. A diagnosis helps your teenager understand how they learn, and helps school see what support works.

Information for parents →

A young man reading a novel, thinking hard

COLLEGE, UNI AND WORK · AGES 16–25

Working twice as hard as everyone else to get the same result?

Find out why some tasks take you longer, and what support you could get at university or work.

Information for 16–25s →

How it works

Four simple steps, and it’s not a test anyone can fail. Most people find the activities feel more like puzzles and word games.

1

Get in touch

Tell me a little about what you’ve noticed, and we’ll talk through whether an assessment is right.

2

Background information

Once you’ve booked and paid your deposit, I gather information from you and, for children, from school, well before the assessment day.

3

Assessment day

2–4 hours, one-to-one, with plenty of breaks. Assessments take place in school time, with evenings and weekends available for students and those in work.

4

Report and follow-up

Your full written report within 3–4 weeks, plus a 20-minute follow-up call if you’d like to talk it through.

PRICE

£600

Includes the full report, plus a 20-minute follow-up call if you’d like one. A £150 deposit secures your booking.

AVAILABILITY

Book early

Spaces fill up, especially around exams and university deadlines. Get in touch for current availability.

WHERE

Leigh-on-Sea

A calm, private room, easy to reach by car or by train on the c2c line from London Fenchurch Street.

More about how it works →   Read the FAQs →

What families say

“For a long time we thought our son wasn’t very academic and didn’t put much effort in at school. After his diagnosis we realised that he struggles with the processing of language. Rosie has helped our son access the support he needs in school, and restore his confidence.”

CT, parent

“I felt safe and comfortable whilst having my test for Dyslexia. Rosie was patient and understanding and was willing to repeat herself to help me understand. I would definitely recommend Dyslexia Discovery.”

FB, age 13

“She was very patient and welcoming, offering me breaks when I needed them. She took time to explain in detail her reasoning for diagnosing me. Thank you Rosie.”

AR, age 16

Ready to find out more?

Fill in this short form and I’ll get back to you to talk through whether an assessment is right. There’s no obligation to book. Prefer email? rosie@dyslexiadiscovery.org

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Dyslexia assessments in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

I provide full diagnostic dyslexia assessments for children and young people aged 8 to 25, from primary school through to college, university and work.

Each assessment explains how the person learns, whether dyslexia has been identified, and what support will help, from a specialist dyslexia teacher and qualified SENCO with over 20 years’ experience in teaching.

Enquire about an assessment →

PATOSS member
Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
Enhanced DBS checked