Supportabove
Experienced Dyslexic
Tutor
Multisensory Approach
Welcome to Supportabove
ABOUT ME
I am currently working in a Primary school as an Assistant Senco where I have the opportunity to work with numerous children.
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I am also continuing my studies in Dyscalculia and will be able to offer support to those with numeracy difficulties.
I have been working as an SEN teacher for over 20 years. I am assessor of students with Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties.
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My qualifications include:
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OCR Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia
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OCN Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teacher Training Programme in Dyscalculia
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Assessment Practising Certificate (SASC registered)
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OCR Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia
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BS/c (HONS) Speech Therapy
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MA in Education
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Diploma in Montessori Teaching
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Various short courses on ASD / ADHD / Dyspraxia / Sensory Processing Disorder
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Assessments
A complete diagnostic assessment takes between 2.5 - 3 hours to complete and is carried out to see if the child has a specific learning difficulty and can give a formal identification of dyslexia or dyscalculia.
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The formal assessment will include various standardised tests to assess:
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General Underlying Ability - visual and verbal ability
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Cognitive skills - verbal memory, visual processing speed, phonological awareness and phonological processing speed
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Attainment- reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension, spelling, rate of writing, phonics skills, handwriting and sequencing skills.
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Mathematic skills also assessed.
Before completing an assessment, there will be an initial telephone consultation. You will need to complete a parents' questionnaire and also forward one to the school to complete.
A full, detailed report will be completed which will include the outcomes of the assessment and will make a formal identification of dyslexia if applicable. It will give a profile of the student's strengths and weaknesses as well as make recommendations and offer strategies to support their learning. Where relevant it may suggest referrals to other professionals such as occupational therapists, optometrists and speech and language therapists.
I am committed to supporting your child and informing schools on how best to make adjustments in class.
Welcome to Supportabove
One to one Tutoring
My mission is to boost your child's confidence and help them discover that learning can be fun and enjoyable experience. My aim is to inspire a love of learning through tailored one to one learning sessions so that your child can develop at their own pace in a non-stressful supportive environment.
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Dyslexic children have a strong preference to think using imagery so the support works largely by using pictures too.
1:1 tuition has been proven to be one of the most effective ways to benefit individuals who have literacy, language and numeracy-type difficulties and particularly those with dyslexia.
The tuition aims to build both confidence, self-esteem and attainment.
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I have extensive experience of teaching students with a range of learning needs, particularly those with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
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Full Diagnostic Assessment
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
£700-800
Dyslexia Portfolio Assessment
The Portfolio comprises nine short tests for use with primary and secondary aged students who have already been screened for dyslexia or whose literacy attainment is giving cause for concern. This individual assessment provides a profile of strengths and weaknesses that can be used to devise a multi-sensory intervention programme.
Please note this is not a diagnosis, nor can this assessement be used to diagnose, it is purely identifying if there are any issues.
£350
