Diagnostic assessment
Understanding the whole learning profile.
A careful, supportive assessment can explain persistent difficulties, identify strengths and provide a clear plan for moving forward.
What the assessment explores
A diagnostic assessment looks beyond a single score. It brings together background information, observation and a range of standardised activities.
- Underlying ability and reasoning
- Reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension
- Spelling and writing
- Phonological processing
- Working memory and processing speed
- The learner’s experiences and strengths
What you receive
Full diagnostic reportClear findings and tailored recommendations.
Personal feedbackA meeting for parents or carers, with child-friendly feedback for the learner.
Support for schoolAn overview for school and liaison with the class teacher where appropriate.
Assessments usually take around three hours.
They are available for learners aged 7–18. Short breaks are built in and the pace is adapted to help each learner feel comfortable.
Discuss an assessment