Dyslexia Assessments in Peterborough
Peterborough is a city that has grown rapidly in recent years, bringing with it an increasingly diverse and active SEND community. Whether you are a parent navigating the local school system, an adult who has wondered for years whether dyslexia might explain your experiences, or a student at Anglia Ruskin University preparing a DSA application, Defining Dyslexia offers specialist assessments that give you something clear and concrete to work with.
What You Can Expect from a Defining Dyslexia Assessment?
Every assessment is built around you. Here is what makes Defining Dyslexia the right choice for families and individuals across Peterborough.
WHO IT IS FOR?
Assessments are available for primary and secondary school children, adults, and university students. Whether you are seeking clarity after years of uncertainty, preparing for exam access arrangements, or applying for Disabled Students' Allowance, Defining Dyslexia can support you through the process.
Equally, Peterborough is home to the Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough campus, and students seeking a dyslexia assessment for a DSA application or exam access arrangements are welcome to get in touch. Defining Dyslexia provides SASC-compliant reports accepted by universities across the UK, with remote assessments available to fit around your studies.
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT INVOLVES?
A Defining Dyslexia assessment is a detailed, one-to-one evaluation covering reading, spelling, writing speed, phonological processing, and memory. It is designed to build a clear picture of how you or your child thinks, learns, and processes information. Most assessments take around two to three hours, and shorter split sessions are available where needed. Every assessment concludes with a written report that can be used to support school provision, exam access arrangements, or a university DSA application.
WHY CHOOSE DEFINING DYSLEXIA?
Defining Dyslexia is an independent specialist assessment practice registered with PATOSS, the British Dyslexia Association, and the Dyslexia Guild. Assessments are carried out to the standards set by SASC, the body that governs SpLD assessment quality across the UK. Working independently means the focus is entirely on you or your child, with no waiting lists tied to institutional processes.
How much does an
assessment cost?
A full dyslexia assessment with Defining Dyslexia costs £495. This includes the assessment session and a comprehensive written report with practical recommendations. There are no hidden costs and no additional charges.
Assessments can be carried out in your home, at your child's school, or at a suitable venue local to you. Where a venue needs to be booked, a small additional fee may apply. This will always be discussed and agreed with you before anything is confirmed.
For adult assessments that include screening for co-occurring conditions such as ADHD or dyspraxia, a small additional fee also applies. This will be discussed with you at enquiry stage.
If you would like to talk through costs before booking, you are very welcome to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions from Peterborough clients
Do you work with Anglia Ruskin University
students in Peterborough?
Yes. SASC-compliant assessment reports are accepted for DSA applications and exam access arrangements at Anglia Ruskin and other universities across the UK.
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Is the assessment report accepted by Peterborough schools and colleges?
Yes. Every report is written to SASC standards and is accepted by schools, colleges, local authorities, exam boards, and universities across the UK, including within the Peterborough area.
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How quickly can I get an appointment in Peterborough?
Defining Dyslexia offers a genuinely personal, bespoke service with waiting times of under two months at all times, and often considerably quicker. Remote assessments can frequently be arranged faster than face-to-face. Get in touch to discuss current availability.
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How long does a dyslexia assessment take in Peterborough?
Most assessments take around two to three hours. Split sessions are available where needed, particularly for younger children or those who find longer sessions difficult.
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Can I use the report to apply for an EHCP in Peterborough?
A dyslexia assessment report provides valuable evidence that can support an EHCP application. Defining Dyslexia can advise on how best to use the report within the Peterborough local authority process.
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Can the assessment take place at my home in Peterborough?
Yes. Face-to-face assessments can be carried out at your home or at a suitable local venue. Where a venue needs to be arranged, this will always be discussed and agreed with you in advance.
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About Your Assessor
Every Defining Dyslexia assessment is carried out by Mark, a PATOSS-registered specialist assessor with fifteen years of experience supporting children, young people, and adults with dyslexia and other learning differences. Mark holds an APC and works to the standards set by SASC, the body that governs SpLD assessment quality across the UK. Mark's background as a former SENCo means he understands the school system from the inside, and brings that knowledge to every assessment and report he writes.
Dyslexia Assessments and Local Support in Peterborough
Useful Local Information
- Family Voice Peterborough – local parent carer forum Eco Innovation Centre, Peterscourt, City Road, Peterborough, PE1 1SA Tel: 01733 685510 | www.familyvoice.org
- Peterborough SENDIASS – free, impartial SEND advice Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough, PE2 8TY Tel: 0300 365 1020 | sendiass@peterborough.gov.uk
- Peterborough Local Offer – local SEND services and provision www.peterborough.gov.uk/localoffer
E-mail: Mark@definingdyslexia.org
We operate virtually across the UK, providing accessible support wherever you are. For in-person appointments, we serve Sheffield, Peterborough, and the surrounding area. Contact us to learn more!