SPECIALIST TEACHER & DYSLEXIA ASSESSOR
WORKING WITH SCHOOLS
Gilly works collaboratively with schools to identify and address the specific learning needs of their pupils. Her services include diagnostic and non-diagnostic assessments, targeted interventions, and professional development for staff, equipping schools with the tools and knowledge to deliver evidence-based, inclusive teaching practices.
Through a structured and collaborative approach, Gilly helps enhance literacy attainment, promote best practice, and strengthen a whole school commitment to supporting every learner.
TRAINING TAILORED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
EXAM ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS ASSESSOR
A pre-existing working relationship, must be in place before assessments can be administered.
- JCQ compliance
- Identify needs
- Carry out assessments
- Collect evidence
- Recommend arrangements
- Write formal reports
- Support applications
- Advise schools / Parents/ Carers
SPECIALIST TUITION SESSIONS - SMALL GROUP
- Baseline entry assessment - Intervention - Progression analysis
- Half and full term block bookings
- Children grouped by stage, not age
LITERACY ROADMAP CONSULTATIONS
- Initial needs assessment
- Context and goals setting
- Resource and capacity review
- Strategic planning / Roadmap development
- Planning and Implementation
- Evaluation and Review
LITERACY PROFILE SCREENING
Quick to administer - Multiple children within a school day.
Lower cost providing meaningful insight.
MEASURES:
- Vocabulary
- Letters and words
- Reading fluency
- Processing Speed
- Reading Speed
- Writing Speed
- Memory and Working Speed
BENEFITS:
- Identifies hidden barriers
- Informs teaching approaches
- Guides Intervention
- Supports fair access
- Provides supportive evidence for further investigations
VERBAL FEEDBACK AND FORMAL REPORT FORMAT AVAILABLE
(THIS ASSESSMENT IS NOT DIAGNOSTIC)
TRAINING
- Dyslexia Awareness & Understanding
- A realistic multi-sensory approach to planning and interventions
- Teacher friendly differentiation strategies
- Practical classroom strategies
- Supporting parents/carers and family workshops
TRAINING FORMATS AVAILABLE:
- Whole staff inset days
- Focused workshops
- One-on-one coaching
- Ongoing consultation
LITERACY IN ACTION WORKSHOPS:
Literacy in action workshops are tailored to the school's specific requirements. It follows an engaging multi-sensory approach that would be beneficial and enriching to all primary school-aged children. Ideal for whole class participation. A practical, child-centred approach that turns literacy skills into action, participation, and confidence.
- Age 4-11
- Full day booking - providing multiple workshops
- Half/Full term weekly 1-hour block booking