Karen Murcott
Dyslexia Specialist Teacher and Assessor
About Me
I am a Specialist Teacher and Assessor holding a Level 7 qualification in Specific Learning Difficulties with current AMBDA and an APC. I also have a current enhanced DBS check.
I have over twenty years teaching experience and am passionate about helping those who learn differently. I have been working in the field of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties since 2014. As a parent of a dyslexic child, I have a genuine understanding of the challenges and opportunities that this learning difference presents.
About a screening assessment
A brief outline of the screening process is as follows:
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A short questionnaire and consent form must be completed and returned before the assessment takes place
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The assessments are conducted in a relaxed and supportive environment
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Currently assessments take place on Fridays, during term time only, at Bell House in Dulwich
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Assessments last around 45 minutes on average but can last up to one hour
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A series of short literacy and cognitive tasks will be administered during the assessment
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Payment is requested at the time of booking a screening assessment to guarantee your appointment
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A brief report will be provided within 7 days outlining the learners profile together with some general recommendations and suggestions for further action
Full Diagnostic Assessment
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A full diagnostic assessment investigates your child's profile in more depth than a screening assessment.
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Prior to the assessment, background information is requested from you (parent) and your child's school to establish the nature and extent of their difficulties.
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A selection of standardised assessments will be administered.
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A full diagnostic assessment usually takes 2-3 hours.
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Assessments will gather information on underlying ability, cognitive processing ability and core skills such as reading, spelling and writing.
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Assessment information is collated to provide a formal report.
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The report will contain all the assessment results, a clear diagnosis where the evidence supports this and recommendations to address any difficulties identified.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Contact Me
If you have any questions regarding dyslexia screening and assessment, please get in touch.
