Dyslexia Assessment for Home Educated Children

   I specialise in dyslexia assessments for home educated children—learners who develop skills in rich, varied and deeply personal ways. Some parents refer to learning at home as “homeschooling”, but I prefer “home educating”, as education in our house looks nothing like school! 

Most dyslexia assessors base their understanding of learning on school systems and classroom settings, which can make assessments, and the recommended support strategies, less relevant for children learning outside school.

My approach is:

• Respectful of your child’s journey – I recognise the value of home education and celebrate the thoughtful choices parents make.
   
• Tailored to real home learning – The assessment reflects your child’s true learning environment and experiences. 

•  Collaborative with families – Suggestions for support are developed with input from parents to ensure they are useful and actionable.
   
• Clear and accessible – Reports are written for parents,  so you can confidently use the results to plan next steps.
   
• Positive and supportive – Every report highlights your child’s strengths, interests and potential.
   
• Flexible and family centred – Assessments can take place at home or online, in a setting where your child feels comfortable. 

Every home educated child learns in their own unique way. 

When reading, spelling or writing feel harder than expected, a dyslexia assessment can help you understand your child’s learning profile and give you clear, practical ways to support them.

As both a qualified dyslexia assessor and a home educating parent, I understand the flexibility, creativity and individualised approach that home education allows. I’ve spent over four years working with home educated children and teens, helping families gain clarity about their child’s strengths and learning needs.

The recommendation section is the heart of every dyslexia assessment report. It translates assessment results into practical, actionable strategies that parents and tutors can use immediately to support learning at home. Because home education can look very different from a school environment, recommendations that are not informed by home learning experience may not be realistic or truly helpful. I work closely with families to ensure every recommendation is tailored to their child’s unique learning environment, strengths and daily routines. This approach means that the strategies provided are relevant to your child's unique learning journey, immediately usable and confidence building. Built using your child's strengths, the recommendations will make all the difference to their literacy development. This section empowers parents to create a supportive, literacy-rich environment that promotes progress and nurtures your child’s potential.

 Each assessment, also called a dyslexia test, explores areas such as:

• Reading and spelling development
   
• Writing and written expression
   
• Sound awareness and decoding skills
   
• Working memory and processing
   
• Verbal reasoning and understanding
   
• Strengths and learning preferences
   

You’ll receive a detailed written report, a parent friendly summary and clear guidance on how to support your child at home or through tutors.

Parents often tell me they feel truly understood. Because I’m both a qualified dyslexia assessor and a home educating parent, I understand the flexibility, care and creativity that go into home education. I provide clarity, guidance and practical next steps that empower both you and your child.