About Claire Kerr Dyslexia Support

I am a fully qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS) with experience ranging from Reception to Year 8.   It was while teaching younger children at a local school that I developed an interest in dyslexia.  I realised that reading, writing and spelling skills, taught with the more traditional teaching methods, simply did not click into place for some children.  This led me to train as a Specialist Teacher (Level 5) at the prestigious Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre so that I could support children with dyslexia and other literacy difficulties.  As this area fascinated me, I progressed to the Level 7 (Master's) Specialist Assessor Qualification at Helen Arkell.  

I believe that individual assessment and personalised specialist tuition not only support childrens' academic success, but more importantly, improves their self esteem.

I have three children, two dogs and two cats.  I am a volunteer with Pets as Therapy, visiting schools as part of the Read to Dogs programme, as well as visiting other institutions such as universities and care homes to promote wellbeing.

• SpLD APC (Patoss)
• Level 7 Diploma in Teaching & Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD (Distinction)
• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD (Distinction)
• BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS
• Member of PATOSS (Professional Association of Teachers of Students of Specific Learning Difficulties)
• Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
• Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Professional insurance