Understood
Learners are listened to, included in the conversation and helped to understand their own learning profile.
About Brain Power
Experience, expertise and genuine understanding.
Support that sees the learner before the label—and helps every child feel understood, capable and proud of how they learn.
Ann-Marie BootonSpecialist Dyslexia Tutor & AssessorBA (Hons) · QTS · MA · AMBDA · APCListed on the BDA Tutor List ↗
Why I started Brain Power
Professional expertise, shaped by personal experience.
After more than 20 years as a teacher, I have worked with many incredible children who simply learned differently. Brain Power wasn’t created only because I’m a teacher—it was also shaped by my own experiences as a parent.
Watching my son navigate education with dyslexia helped me understand just how important confidence, understanding and recognising strengths really are.
I hold a Level 7 specialist qualification in dyslexia assessment and tuition, Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), and an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).
Professional listing: I am listed on the British Dyslexia Association Tutor List.
My teaching journey
My approach to learning.
Throughout more than 20 years in education, I have taught children across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This breadth of experience has given me a strong understanding of how learning develops, while continually reminding me that children do not all learn, communicate or demonstrate their abilities in the same way.
Alongside classroom teaching, I lead Forest School sessions and have seen how children can flourish when they are given the freedom to explore, create, collaborate and solve problems beyond the traditional classroom environment. Learning outdoors can reveal confidence, independence, curiosity and practical strengths that may not always be as visible through written work.
This connects closely with my understanding of dyslexic thinking. Every dyslexic learner is unique, but many bring valuable strengths in areas such as creativity, reasoning, problem-solving, communication and seeing the bigger picture. My role is not only to understand the areas in which a learner needs support, but also to notice and celebrate the abilities they already bring.
I value warmth, patience, curiosity and humour in my work with children. Building trust comes first, because learners are more willing to take risks, ask questions and recognise their own progress when they feel understood. This strengths-first approach sits at the heart of Brain Power: helping each learner develop their skills while discovering where their strengths shine.
At the heart of every assessment
Helping children understand themselves.
Every assessment I carry out is about more than identifying difficulties. It provides a clear picture of strengths and areas for development, so that the learner, their family and their school can move forward with greater understanding.
“Every child deserves to feel understood, capable and proud of how they learn.”
Confident
Clear explanations and practical recommendations help children and families see a positive way forward.
Proud
Creativity, reasoning, vocabulary and determination are recognised and celebrated as part of each learner’s individual profile.
Where strengths shine
A strengths-first approach, with the learner’s voice at its centre.
My approach is calm, thorough and child-centred. Feedback is shared accessibly with the learner as well as their family and school, helping everyone move forward with a clearer, shared understanding.
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