About me

I am a qualified teacher with over 20 years experience working with children within both mainstream and specialist schools. I have a Bachelor of Education (BEd) honours degree and Masters of Education (MEd) degree. I have completed my National award for SENCo training and have been working in a local Junior school for the past 5 years.

I recently completed the masters level 7 course in teaching and assessing learners with a specific learning difficulty (Dyslexia). I am an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) which indicates the high standard of professional competence I will apply in completing diagnostic assessments. I also hold an Assessing Practicing Certificate (APC).

A full diagnostic report can be accepted for an application for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA). These reports will only be accepted if they are written by an assessor holding a valid APC.

Where did the name insight Dyslexia come from?

A diagnostic assessment enables people to gain a deeper understanding of their strengths as well as areas of weakness. Thus, they gain personal insight into themselves. Although a diagnosis in itself doesn’t change a person, it can often be a huge relief to them and their families as they begin to understand the difficulties they have faced. It is often a starting point to ensure help is available towards succeess. Each person with Dyslexia is unique with their own strengths and difficulties. Therefore, insight into your own personal Dyslexia is essential to flourish in learning and in life.