Dyslexia assessments

Please familiarise yourselves with the Service Terms & Conditions which you can find here , as you will be contractually bound by these when using our services.

For Remote assessments you need to have access to a Laptop/Tablet/iPad, a smartphone with a camera OR a scanner and lined paper during the assessment.    *Costing are subject to change, depending if additional testing is required.  We do not have payment plans or instalments plans. The assessment fee is required in full before the assessment takes place. 

We are Chartered Psychologists (BPS Registered)  On the BPS Register of Qualifications in Test Use  - RQTU via CCET & Level 7 CPT3A that specialise in Dyslexia assessments. We are AMBDA accredited (British Dyslexia Association) 

We use WISC, WIAT, CTOPP2, TOMAL and WAIS testing.  The reports are completed within the guidelines of the SASC (SpLD Assessment Standards Committee) 

Online

1) You will be sent a zoom link for you to connect to the Psychologist (a few minutes before the assessment time).

2) The Psychologist will explain the process of how the assessment will be conducted. 

3) The assessment will begin and take place online. This will take place between  the Psychologist and the student/adult only.

4)  The assessment will take approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours. 

5) Once the assessment has been completed the student/adult will leave the zoom meeting.

6) The report will be completed within the agreed time frame (depending on booking) and then a draft is sent to you by email. You are entitled to review this and provide comments, and then the final version will be sent to you. 

You will require lined paper and a pen/pencil and a camera smart phone.

In person (suspended)

 1) You will be introduced to the Psychologist. They will listen and record (write down) the concerns of the individual. 

 2) The Psychologist will explain the process of how the assessment will be conducted in detail. 

3) The assessment will take place at the centre. This will take place with the Psychologist and the student. 

4)  The assessment will take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. 

 5) Once the assessment has been completed the child/adult will leave the centre.

 6) The report will be completed within the  agreed time frame (depending on booking) and then a draft is sent to you by email. You are entitled to review this and provide comments, and then the final version will be sent to you. 

1)University students DSA applications only.

2)Primary school students for intervention and diagnostic support only. - aged 10 and above.

3)Secondary students  for additional time and support for GCSE Exams (Form 8) and for intervention only. 

4)Several Professional body courses e.g:

Associate of Charted Accounts (ACA) qualification - ICAEW

UCAT/GAMSAT Medical Exams - UCAT SEN25/SEN50

JCIE (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations)- via  The Royal College of Surgeons,  

General Pharmaceutical Council Clinical exams for additional time and evidence for GPhC  Appeals etc.  

College of Optometry - OSCE and more...

Driving Theory test - DVSA

Professional Body courses require Chartered Psychologists reports only. 

Diagnostic reports are NOT used for: 

1)Not for EHCP funding.  (Unless there is an EHCP already in place).

2)Not for non Student Finance courses, such as college courses that are not accredited by a regulatory body, (you must seek support directly from your college). 

3)Not for privately funded courses where an individual solely requires additional time ONLY. Not for UK National citizenship applications - "Life in the UK" 

4)Not for court evidence purposes (you require a legally trained psychologist for this). It is your responsibility to ensure that the report will be valid for your purpose that you require, no refunds or compensation will be provided if your report is deemed invalid due to you incorrectly checking the needs of the submitting body. 

5) Not to treat medical issues, not for PIP or other benefits. 

The report will be sent to you via email as a PDF. The time stated above is the time for the draft to be sent to you. It is then up to you to reply in due time, to state if you request any amendments before the final version is sent to you.  If no reply is received within 7 days, your report will be sent back to you as the final version and your file will be completed.   Report fees will be paid in full before any services are carried out. Please note that payment is to be made by the client only.  We do not forward invoices to Schools/Universities or work places. Under no circumstances do we accept payments from other bodies/organisations on your behalf.  

 Parents or other adults are not permitted to watch or be present during the assessment (unless prior arrangements have been made), as this may cause unnecessary stress to the  child/adult. Please note there is no a waiting room facility onsite.  

Not happy? Complaints can be made to: complaints@successpsychology.co.uk If you are an individual who wishes to complain, please ensure that your needs can be met by us first.    

BOOKINGS AVAILABLE - PLEASE CALL OR TEXT US TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT    

 0121 5332128 - You will be asked to leave a message 

07871211140 - Direct Call and SMS

 info@successpsychology.co.uk