Dyslexia Assessments in Rutland
Rutland is England's smallest county, with a close-knit rural community spread across Oakham, Uppingham, and the surrounding villages. As a small county, Rutland has limited local specialist provision, and many families find themselves having to travel significant distances to access a dyslexia assessment. Defining Dyslexia removes that barrier entirely.
Whether you are a parent at Casterton College, a family near Rutland Water, a student at Oakham School or Uppingham School seeking access arrangement evidence, or an adult who has long suspected dyslexia might explain their experiences, a specialist assessment is available without leaving home. Remote assessments are particularly well suited to Rutland families, and many people across the county choose this option for exactly that reason.
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 Rutland
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.
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.
Rutland's independent schools, including Oakham School and Uppingham School, require formal diagnostic reports for access arrangement and exam concessions.
Defining Dyslexia provides SASC-compliant reports accepted by independent schools, maintained schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.
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 Rutland clients
Does Rutland have local dyslexia assessors or do I need to travel?
Specialist dyslexia assessors are not widely available within Rutland itself, which means many families have traditionally had to travel to Peterborough, Leicester, or further afield. Defining Dyslexia offers fully remote assessments that are identical in quality and validity to face-to-face sessions, meaning Rutland families can access a specialist assessment without leaving home.
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Are remote assessments as valid as face-to-face for Rutland families?
Yes. Remote assessments carried out by Defining Dyslexia meet the same SASC standards as face-to-face assessments. The written report is accepted by schools, universities, exam boards, and employers across the UK, including Rutland schools, Oakham School, Uppingham School, and Casterton College.
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Can the report support access arrangement applications at Oakham School or Uppingham School?
Yes. A Defining Dyslexia report provides the detailed diagnostic evidence that schools need to support an access arrangement application. Schools follow their own internal process under JCQ regulations, and it is the school's SENCo or examinations officer who leads that process using the specialist evidence provided. No school has the capacity to carry out assessments to this depth for every child, which is why an independent specialist report is the essential starting point. Mark is happy to discuss how the report can best support the school's application process.
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I am an adult in Rutland and have never been assessed. Is it too late?
It is never too late for answers. Many adults across Rutland and the surrounding area contact Defining Dyslexia after years of managing difficulties without ever understanding why reading, writing, or spelling felt so much harder than it seemed to for others. An adult assessment provides a clear cognitive profile, a formal diagnosis where appropriate, and practical recommendations that can support you in work, further study, or everyday life. Additionally, adult assessments can include screening for co-occurring conditions such as ADHD or dyspraxia where relevant, which is discussed at enquiry stage. Because assessments are available remotely, there is no need to travel and appointments can be arranged to fit around your commitments.
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How quickly can I get a remote assessment appointment from Rutland?
Defining Dyslexia offers a genuinely personal, bespoke service with waiting times of under two months at all times, and often considerably quicker. Remote appointments can frequently be arranged faster than face-to-face. Get in touch to discuss current availability.
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Is the assessment report accepted by Rutland County Council and local schools?
Yes. Every report is written to SASC standards and is accepted by maintained schools, colleges, and local authorities across the UK, including within Rutland.
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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 Rutland
Useful Local Information
- SENDIASS Rutland – free, impartial SEND advice Tel: via SENDIASS Leicester | sendiassrutland.org.uk
- Rutland Local Offer – local SEND services and provision rutland.gov.uk/send-local-offer
- Rutland County Council SEND team – direct SEND support Tel: 01572 758280 | send@rutland.gov.uk
E-mail: Mark:@definingdyslexia.org
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