About me

My name is Rosie Stokes, and I have been a qualified teacher for over 20 years. I have had the pleasure of working with children of many different ages in a variety of schools across Essex and Southend.

Currently, I work in a large primary school as a SENDCo after completing my National Award in Special Educational Needs Co-ordination. I have the privilege of teaching children in our alternative provision base alongside working with families to access the support and guidance they need for their children.

I have a personal interest in Dyslexia with many of my family members having received a diagnosis at varying points in their school, university and work life career and have first-hand experience of seeing the difference this has made to their lives.

I am a fully qualified dyslexia specialist with the expertise to carry out full diagnostic dyslexia assessments for children and young adults aged 7 to 17 years.

My qualifications

✔ AMBDA Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia from Canterbury Christ Church University – this is a gold-standard qualification for providing accurate and detailed dyslexia assessments.

✔ Full Membership of PATOSS (The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties) – this demonstrates my ongoing commitment to best practices and continuous professional development in the field of dyslexia support.

✔ Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) – this certificate, awarded by British Dyslexia Association, confirms that I meet the highest professional standards for assessing dyslexia and providing reports that are recognised by schools, universities, and exam boards.

✔ Enhanced DBS Check – I have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate, meaning I have undergone the necessary safeguarding checks to work with children and young people. You can learn more about the DBS service here.

If you’d like to learn more about dyslexia assessments and how I can help, please get in touch.

Dyslexia assessments in Essex

At Dyslexia Discovery, we provide professional dyslexia assessments for children and young adults aged 7 to 17 in Leigh-on-Sea and Southend in Essex.

Our comprehensive diagnostic assessments identify whether your child has dyslexia and uncover their unique learning profile, helping parents access the right educational support and interventions. With over 20 years of experience in teaching and special educational needs (SEN), we understand the challenges dyslexia presents and right strategies to help your child thrive.