Specialist Educational Assessments for Schools

Schools sometimes require a deeper understanding of a pupil's strengths, areas of need and learning profile to inform teaching, intervention and SEND provision. In addition to formal diagnostic assessments, The SpLD Hub offers a range of specialist school-based assessments designed to provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations that support educational planning and decision-making.

Assessments are planned in collaboration with SENDCos, teachers and school leaders to answer the questions that matter most. Recommendations are designed to support effective SEND provision and improve outcomes for pupils, ensuring assessment findings translate into meaningful classroom support.

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What I Offer

Cognitive Profile Assessments
Literacy Profile Assessments
Assessment of Learning Needs
Handwriting Assessments
Social and Emotional Screening
Classroom Observation
Professional consultation and feedback for schools
Practical recommendations to support classroom teaching and intervention

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How Schools Use These Assessments

Schools may commission specialist assessments to:

Better understand a pupil's learning profile.
Inform targeted intervention and classroom strategies.
Support SEND identification, reviews and provision planning
Provide evidence to inform discussions with parents and professionals.
Identify barriers to learning.
Help determine whether a formal diagnostic assessment may be appropriate.
Support the graduated approach to SEND.

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What Schools Receive

Following the assessment, schools receive:

A clear written report.
Practical, evidence-informed recommendations.
Strategies to support teaching and learning.
Feedback where required.
Advice on appropriate next steps.

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Why Choose The SpLD Hub

APC-Qualified Specialist Assessor meeting recognised professional standards.
Over 20 years' experience working in education, SEND and specific learning differences (SpLDs).
Enhanced DBS checked and experienced in working with children and young people.
Evidence-informed assessments tailored to the individual pupil and the school's objectives.
Practical, classroom-focused recommendations that are realistic, achievable and easy to implement.
Collaborative approach, working closely with SENDCos, teachers and parents where appropriate.
Clear, professional reports designed to support intervention planning, provision mapping and decision-making.

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Face-to-Face School Assessments Available Across:

Bedfordshire
Milton Keynes
Hertfordshire
Surrounding areas by arrangement

If your school is outside these areas, please get in touch to discuss availability.

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Assessment Areas

Assessments and observations can be tailored to meet the needs of individual pupils and educational settings, including:

Cognitive Development

Cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty
Working memory
Processing speed
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning (where appropriate)

Learning & Participation

Barriers to learning
Learning behaviours
Classroom engagement
Organisation and independent learning skills

Social & Emotional Wellbeing

Confidence as a learner
Emotional wellbeing
Self-esteem
Factors affecting engagement with learning

Classroom Observation

Observations within the classroom provide valuable context by considering how pupils access learning, engage with tasks, interact within the classroom environment and respond to different teaching approaches.