Resource hub

Plain-English guidance for parents and schools

Short, practical guides for understanding dyslexia, choosing an assessment route, and using findings well at home and in school.

Find the guide that matches your question

The hub is organised around the real decision points families and schools usually face before and after assessment.

Understand what you are noticing

Useful when a parent, teacher, or SENCO is trying to make sense of day-to-day difficulties.

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Start here

What is dyslexia?

Strengths, difficulties, common misconceptions, and when assessment may help.

Open What is dyslexia?

For first concerns

Signs of dyslexia

Reading, spelling, writing, memory, processing speed, and confidence signs to look for at different ages.

Open Signs of dyslexia

Choose the right assessment route

For families and schools comparing screening, a profile, or a full diagnostic assessment.

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After assessment

Understanding the report

What the findings, scores, recommendations, and school actions mean after assessment.

Open Understanding the report

Use the guidance at school

Practical language for moving from concern to useful classroom support.

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School conversation

Talking to school

How to share concerns, ask useful questions, and discuss recommendations with school staff.

Open Talking to school

Need a decision, not another article?

If you are weighing up whether assessment is appropriate, Jen can help you decide which route fits the learner's age, needs, and school context.

For parents and carers

Compare screening, a strengths and difficulties profile, and a full diagnostic assessment before making an enquiry.

View assessment options

For schools and SENCOs

Discuss assessment, learner profiles, dyslexia-aware recommendations, or staff CPD for your setting.

View school support

Talk through the learner's needs

Send a short enquiry and Jen will help you understand whether screening, a strengths and difficulties profile, full assessment, or school support is the most useful next step.

Start an enquiry