Specialist dyslexia assessments in Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and London
Helping children and young adults aged 8 to 24 understand how they learn and reach their full potential
If you have been watching your child struggle with reading, writing or spelling and wondering why, you are not alone and you are in the right place.
Some children have brilliant ideas and sharp, curious minds, but find it genuinely difficult to get those thoughts down on paper. Reading aloud is stressful. Spelling feels inconsistent. And despite how hard they try, the gap between what they are capable of and what their schoolwork shows keeps growing.
A specialist dyslexia assessment gives you the answers you have been looking for, along with a personalised plan to help your child move forward with clarity and confidence.
What a diagnostic assessment does for your child or young adult
Clarity on why your child is struggling
A full diagnostic assessment investigates the underlying causes of your child's difficulties with literacy. It looks beyond the surface to understand how your child processes language, remembers information and learns best. Rather than simply labelling what is wrong, it builds a complete picture of both their challenges and their strengths.
A detailed report with personalised recommendations
Following the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written report that explains Claire's findings in plain, accessible language. The report includes specific recommendations for strategies your child's school can put in place, as well as practical things you can do at home to support their learning.
Evidence for school support and exam access arrangements
A diagnostic assessment report can be shared directly with your child's school to support applications for additional help, including extra time and other exam access arrangements. For older students, the report can also be used as evidence when applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) at university.
Three ways Claire can help
Whether you are at the very beginning of your journey and simply want to understand what is happening, or you are ready to take the next step with specialist support, Claire can help.
Full diagnostic dyslexia assessment for children and young adults aged 8 to 24
Exam access arrangement assessments to support applications for extra time and adjustments
Specialist dyslexia tuition tailored to your child's individual strengths and learning style
Meet Claire Kerr
Claire Kerr is a Helen Arkell trained Specialist Dyslexia Assessor and Specialist Teacher, qualified to Master's level (Level 7). She is a member of PATOSS and holds an Assessment Practising Certificate, meaning her assessments are recognised for the purposes of exam access arrangements and DSA applications.
Claire works with families in Hindhead, Surrey, and from her practice in Battersea, London. She has enhanced DBS certification and professional insurance.
What parents say
'We really appreciate everything you have done and can't thank you enough'.
'It's amazing how quickly you have managed to turn it around and we really appreciate all the recommendations'.
'It goes a long way to help Emma* understand herself and really helps her understand the challenges she has faced with her learning'.
Serving families across Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and South West London
Claire offers dyslexia assessments and specialist tuition to families across a wide area of the South East, including Haslemere, Guildford, Farnham, Godalming, Petersfield, Petworth, Portsmouth, Chichester, and surrounding areas in Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex.
Claire also works from Battersea and is accessible to families across South West London.
Contact Claire
Getting in touch is the first step. Claire offers a free initial consultation to talk through your concerns and explain how an assessment works. There is no pressure and no obligation.
claire@clairekerrdyslexia.co.uk
Hindhead, Surrey
Battersea, London