Full Diagnostic Assessment Service

The Cadogan Centre at St David's College offers a full diagnostic assessment for dyslexia and other specific learning differences (SpLD), for children and adults, in person and online. We understand that learners with an SpLD face real challenges, so our assessments are designed to identify those differences and recommend the right support, and we aim to help hundreds of learners, locally and remotely, to reach their full potential. The service is part of the Cadogan Learning Support Centre and our wider whole-school learning support.

We are made up of a network of highly qualified Specialist Teachers, Assessors, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists. The team is multidisciplinary and highly experienced in the assessment and diagnosis of SpLD. We have decades of experience and use our combined knowledge to understand an individual’s strengths and weaknesses.

Services:

• Full Diagnostic Assessment for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia and dyscalculia (Child, Adult).
• Assessment to find the most effective teaching methods.
• Testing for exam Access Arrangements.

We work with students of all ages and with students who are out of education.

We identify ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder in Adults and Adolescents for educational purposes.

Step 1

Contact St. David's College ALNCO/SENCO, Dr Faye Favill.

Email: pa@stdavidscollege.co.uk

Tel: 01492 875 974

We will have a conversation to understand what challenges are present and, if appropriate, suggest the correct assessment for the learner.

Step 2

An assessment is booked with the Specialist Assessor for Specific Learning Difficulties or the Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech and Language Therapist (SALT).

Step 3

Questionnaires will be sent out so that we can have a fuller picture of the learner's experience in education.

Step 4

The assessment can take place either face-to-face or online using a remote platform.

Step 5

Two working weeks from the assessment day, a comprehensive report is completed. This will include recommendations for the best ways to support learning at home or in an educational setting.

Diagnostic Assessment: Common Questions

What is a diagnostic assessment?

A formal evaluation by a specialist assessor to identify specific learning differences such as dyslexia or dyscalculia, resulting in a full report with recommendations.

What can you assess for?

Full diagnostic assessment for specific learning differences including dyslexia and dyscalculia, assessment to find the most effective teaching methods, and testing for exam access arrangements. The team also identifies ADHD and dyspraxia in adults and adolescents for educational purposes.

Who can be assessed?

Children and adults, including learners who are out of education.

Is the assessment in person or online?

Both. Assessments take place face-to-face or online via a remote platform.

How do I book an assessment?

Contact the SENCo, Dr Faye Favill, via pa@stdavidscollege.co.uk. After an initial conversation the right assessment is booked, questionnaires are sent, and a full report follows about two working weeks after the assessment.