About Me
My name is Ellen Whitefield and I am a Level 7 Specialist Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor. I offer diagnostic dyslexia assessments from either my home in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, or at your home.I assess children from the age of 8 - 15 years.
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Qualifications:
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BA (Hons) Marketing with Business Information Systems (First Class)
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Level 5: Certificate in Dyslexia: Literacy, Support and Intervention: British Dyslexia Association
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Level 7 Diploma: Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/ SpLDs: Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
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As well as offering a formal diagnosis (where applicable), the assessments are designed to uncover strengths and challenges, informing the development of personalised strategies and recommendations to be put in place at home and at school. ​
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Membership
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Professional member of the British Dyslexia Association
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Full member of PATOSS
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SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
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Other
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DBS checked
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Professional Civil Liability Insurance
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Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office
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Dyslexia Assessments
I offer comprehensive diagnostic dyslexia assessments which involve the collection of background information from the family and school, as well as a range of tests to assess various literacy and cognitive skills. I provide detailed reports outlining the findings and recommendations for support, as well as confirmation of a diagnosis of dyslexia where relevant.
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Fee: £590
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What happens next?
Once the assessment is booked, I will first collect background information from the child's family and the child's school. The assessment will take place at either my home in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, or at the child's school. The sessions usually last 3-4 hours. I am APC registered which means the report will be valid (under current legislation) for Disabled Students Allowance.
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Areas covered
Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter, Chalfont St Giles, Beaconsfield, Denham, Amersham, Little Chalfont, Marlow, and surrounding areas.
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​Dyslexia assessments for children under 16 in Buckinghamshire.
"All the work she’s done with Ellen has significantly improved her school work and confidence. I cannot thank Ellen enough for all the hard work and dedication she put into our daughter".
"All the work my daughter has done with Ellen has significantly improved her school work and confidence. I cannot thank Ellen enough for all her hard work and dedication she put into our daughter".
"Ellen was a great help with my daughter who is dyslexic. I can highly recommend Ellen as an English tutor".
"You were considerate of E's needs and were unfailingly calm, giving her the confidence to do her best".