The report can be shared with:

• Your child’s school or SENCO

• Professionals and tutors supporting your child

• EHCP requests or reviews

It provides structured evidence and practical recommendations to support conversations about adjustments and next steps. Once your report is delivered, an original copy will be securely stored for up to a year in compliance with GDPR, in case of follow up questions or loss.

Not at all. There are no pass or fail outcomes. The assessment is child-centred and strengths-based, designed to help your child feel comfortable and supported in a familiar environment. Due to the inherent rigour in assessment, some children can find it tough and may not complete each task in full, choosing instead to disengage, this is entirely fine and in fact part of the process in identifying barriers to learning. The goal here is to identify learning difficulties and potential solutions to work around them, producing a report that can then be used to support your child throughout their education.

That’s okay! When you fill out the Book Assessment form, you can share your concerns and any suspected difficulties for your child. Simply choose the assessment you feel fits your needs, and I will review it beforehand to ensure it is suitable and will provide the right outcomes. 

As brief overview of the above table there are three assessment levels, which differ based on the amount of evidence and detail required:

1. Focussed Assessment – targeted, quick insights for specific concerns

2. Full Assessment – more detailed evaluation and practical strategies

3. Comprehensive Pre-EHCP Evidence – in-depth assessment providing extensive evidence to support EHCP requests

Each level of assessment has a specific detailed suite of tasks/tests to complete, however the report is somewhat flexible and can be partially adapted to suit your child’s individual needs.

This assessment complements school-based and NHS routes rather than replacing them. It helps clarify concerns, guide support strategies, and strengthen the evidence you already have.

For many families pursuing an EHCP, school and NHS processes can involve long waiting times—sometimes years—and high thresholds for support. Independent assessment evidence can show that a child’s needs are ongoing and go beyond what schools can reasonably provide, helping secure clearer, earlier decisions while waiting for diagnostic assessments, which will provide additional evidence but may still leave discussions about specific support ongoing.

• A clear understanding of your child’s learning needs
  You’ll see exactly how your child learns, where they thrive, and where targeted support can make the biggest difference—information that can be hard to get quickly from schools or NHS services.

• Practical strategies you can use immediately
  Actionable advice for home and school ensures that support starts right away, rather than waiting months or years for formal assessments or interventions.

• Professional evidence to support appropriate provision
  Your report provides independent, structured evidence that schools and Local Authorities recognise, helping to strengthen EHCP requests or adjustments and bridging gaps where school-based assessments may be limited.

• Confidence in advocating for your child
  With clear, professional insight in hand, you can approach schools, SENCOs, and other professionals with authority and clarity, avoiding frustration and ensuring your child gets the support they need while waiting for longer-term routes.

No — this assessment is not a medical diagnosis. Instead, it provides a clear picture of how your child learns, processes information, and where support may be helpful. Many families use the report to inform or support medical or clinical pathways if they choose to explore them. Local Authority and School must consider evidence from private assessment and most encourage independent assessment on the basis that it provides clear, independent insight into a child’s needs, helping SENCOs justify support, make informed decisions, and demonstrate when needs go beyond what schools can provide alone. 

I conduct home-based assessments across Kent and Southeast England. Travel is included in the cost, so there are no extra fuel or travel charges.

Occasionally, traffic in the South-East may cause minor delays — if this happens, I will contact you by phone. With your agreement, we can continue the assessment slightly behind schedule.

In the unlikely event that an assessment needs to be cancelled due to adverse weather, breakdown, or other unforeseen issues, I will rearrange it at your convenience for the earliest possible time.