Dyslexia Assessments in Barnsley
If you are based in Barnsley and are looking for a dyslexia assessment for your child or for yourself, Defining Dyslexia offers both face-to-face and remote assessments to families and individuals across the city and surrounding area.
All assessments are carried out by a PATOSS-registered specialist assessor with fifteen years of experience, and every assessment is followed by a full written report with clear, practical recommendations.
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 Barnsley
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.
Dyslexia Assessments and Local Support in Barnsley
Barnsley is a proud South Yorkshire town with a strong community spirit, and there are several local organisations that can offer support alongside a formal assessment. Barnsley SENDIASS provides free and impartial information, advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities across the borough.
The Barnsley Local Offer is a useful starting point for understanding what SEND support is available locally through schools, health, and other services.
Useful Local Information
Useful Local Information
- Barnsley SENDIASS – free, impartial SEND advice PO Box 634, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 9GG Tel: 01226 787234 (option 1) | sendiass@barnsley.gov.uk or www.barnsley.gov.uk/barnsley-sendiass
- Barnsley Local Offer – local SEND services and provision fsd.barnsley.gov.uk/localoffer
- Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia – directory of SpLD assessors and specialists across Yorkshire: yorkshirerosedyslexia.org.uk
E-mail: definingdyslexia@outlook.com
We operate virtually across the UK, providing accessible support wherever you are. For in-person appointments, we serve Sheffield, Peterborough, and the surrounding areas. Contact us to learn more!