Stephanie Rumney

As an individual who was diagnosed with dyslexia at 41 years old and coming from an incredibly neuro-diverse family, I fully appreciate how learning differences can significantly impact an individual’s experience of their education and how it can affect their emotional and mental well-being while in education and during their working and home life.

School is not the only place an individual can get access to support. Through my role as an assessor for dyslexia and as a SpLD teacher, my working philosophy is to aim to engage both children and adults, helping unlock their potential and ensuring they understand any learning differences they may have.

It’s important to learn how to live with them, use them to their advantage, and learn strategies to help them succeed and progress in their learning and career journey.

I hold an Assessors Practicing Certificate (APC); this has to be renewed every three years. During this period it is expected by the awarding body that I complete up to 30 hours of CPD (5 hours SASC approved) each year.

My memberships of The Dyslexia Guild ensure I am able to stay abreast of changes in practices and standards.

• Approximately 3 hours, this can only be completed on individuals who are 8 years or older.
• Assessment consists of standardised assessments which reflect strengths and challenges across underlying ability and cognitive processing abilities.
• Assessment of attainment in the areas of reading, spelling, and writing.
• Detailed diagnostic written report, including recommendations and any considerations for exam access arrangements.
• This report will travel with the individual for life as I hold an APC.

• Approximately 1.5 hours, this can be completed on children from age 6+
• Assessment will cover standardised tests of underlying ability and one further area of cognitive processing; such as phonological processing or working memory. A word reading and word spelling test will also be administered.
• Detailed short written report, including recommendations.
• Can be accompanied by a pupil focussed observation in class, for an additional fee.

• Focus to be decided prior to observation.
• Up to one hour observation in class.
• Includes verbal feedback.
• Optionally, written feedback can be provided for an additional charge.

• Sometimes support can come in the form of guidance and recommendations to the family/carers and staff supporting the individual in their journey.
• Some examples include study skills, home routines to help improve home-life, and training in specific areas of need.

• Some individuals need their confidence and wellbeing boosted in relation to their learning.
• Areas can be targeted such as literacy skills, study skills, emotional and mental wellbeing (although certified in Level 2 Counselling skills, I am not a counsellor).
• My approach is holistic and does not separate learning from emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Areas of focus are agreed beforehand.
• Six week blocks also available at a cheaper rate.

• Areas of targeted support agreed beforehand such as; study skills, organisation, and planning time.
• Emotional and mental wellbeing support available through the sessions and where it arises. Although I am certified in Level 2 Counselling Skills, I am not a counsellor. If it is apparent this would be advised, you will be signposted to counselling support.

• In small groups or 1:1, children and adolescents aged 9 to 18 will learn through experiential activities, videos, games and dynamic exercises, which take place over 11 interactive sessions.
• Resilience coaching will empower your child to deal with issues such as self-esteem and labels, using social media, hostile behaviour of others, and disagreements and conflicts.
• The Resilience Tutoring package includes the Creating a Resilient Family course for parents.
• Resilience and wellbeing training gives your child the confidence to manage feelings and overcome difficulties.
• Past participants have reported less anxiety, worry, fear and reactive behaviour and improved relationships with parents, siblings and peers.