Diagnostic
Dyscalculia Assessments
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We offer comprehensive diagnostic dyscalculia assessments to help identify and understand a learner’s mathematical difficulties.
These assessments are suitable for children, young people and adults who may be experiencing ongoing challenges with maths, despite appropriate teaching and support.
Why have an assessment?
A diagnostic assessment provides a clearer picture of how a learner understands and works with numbers. It helps to:
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identify whether a profile consistent with dyscalculia is present
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understand underlying strengths and areas of difficulty
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guide effective support at home, in school, or in further education
What to expect...
The assessment process is designed to be supportive, thorough, and focused on the child's needs.
It costs £650 and will include:
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Pre-assessment questionnaires for the child, their parents/carers, and their school
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A two-to-three-hour face-to-face assessment session (with breaks as needed)
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A range of standardised and diagnostic activities exploring:
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number understanding and numerical magnitude processing
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mathematical skills
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key cognitive processes linked to learning
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Following the session, a detailed written report is provided.
The report will give you a clear and accessible understanding of your child’s learning profile. It includes:
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an explanation of assessment findings
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whether the profile is consistent with dyscalculia
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strengths and areas of difficulty
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practical, tailored recommendations to support progress, both at home and at their educational setting
Assessor Qualifications
Assessments are carried out by a qualified specialist teacher and assessor holding:
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Level 7 qualification in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties: Assessment and Intervention
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Current SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (held with the British Dyslexia Association)
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Relevant teaching and specialist experience
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Associate member of the Dyscalculia Network
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B.Sc. (Hons), QTS, PGCE
Assessment location
Assessments are always carried out in person, in line with guidance from the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC), to ensure a thorough and reliable process. Sessions take place at our assessment space, although we may be able to travel to you depending on location.
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