Academic assessments may be recommended when a student is making slower than expected progress despite appropriate classroom support and intervention. These assessments are designed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a student’s learning profile, including their strengths, areas of difficulty, and underlying learning needs.

There are no labels attached to these assessments. Rather, they help educators gain a clearer understanding of the student’s overall academic abilities and learning processes, enabling more targeted and effective support. Assessment outcomes inform intervention planning, classroom accommodations, and the development of appropriate learning goals to help the student access the curriculum and achieve success.

Assessments are conducted on a one-to-one basis and typically take approximately two hours to complete. The assessment process is designed to be supportive and student-centred, allowing the assessor to gather a detailed picture of the student’s learning profile across a range of areas.

An assessment may include:

1.) WIAT-III UK Teacher Assessment

To assess attainment in key academic areas, including reading, spelling and written language.

2.) GL Dyslexia Screener

To identify indicators associated with dyslexic-type learning difficulties and literacy-related processing skills.

3.) Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Assessments

To explore cognitive strengths, problem-solving skills, and reasoning abilities.

4.) Free Writing Sample

To assess written expression, spelling, grammar, organisation of ideas, and overall writing development.

5.) Mathematics Assessment for Learning and Teaching (MaLT)

To evaluate mathematical understanding, concepts, and application skills.

Our Maths programme helps children build strong foundations in place value, problem-solving, and reasoning. Lessons are carefully structured using a step-by-step (scaffolded) approach, so new concepts are introduced in small, manageable steps. We use visual models, hands-on resources, and practical examples to make abstract ideas easier to understand. This helps children grow in confidence, accuracy, and independence when working with mathematical concepts.

Our English sessions focus on developing reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and comprehension skills. We support learners through a multisensory and metacognitive approach, combining visual prompts, discussion, and structured writing frames. Children are encouraged to express their ideas clearly while building vocabulary and sentence structure. Lessons are designed to strengthen both understanding and creativity, helping children become more confident learners.