Dyslexia Assessments and Specialist Teaching
Derbyshire Dyslexia Centre provides specialised Dyslexia assessments and tailored teaching services to meet the unique needs of each individual. With over 25 years of teaching experience we offer a person-centred approach to help young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Welcome from Mary Forbes-Jones - Director
Mission
Professional bodies
Qualifications
My aim is to support young people on their educational journey.
To support young people through assessments and specialist teaching.
To offer a caring, supportive and patient environment.
To offer assessments that highlight your child's strengths and weaknesses.
To offer teaching that works with your child's learning style.
Qualifications
Professional bodies
Qualifications
1994 - Bachelor of Theology Degree
1995 - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
2012 - MA in Leadership and Management in Education
2014 - National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCo)
2021 - Postgraduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment for Exam Access Arrangements (PAPAA)
2024 - Postgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Professional bodies
Professional bodies
Professional bodies
Mary is a member of the following
PATOSS
BDA
NASUWT
Assessments offered by Derbyshire Dyslexia Centre
Dyslexia Assessments
Dyslexia Assessments
Dyslexia Assessments
Carried out by a qualified assessor, Derbyshire Dyslexia Centre offers full Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessments. An assessment report will be provided which will provide recommendations for home and school.
Age: 8 - 18 years
Cost: £450.00
Learning Assessments
Dyslexia Assessments
Dyslexia Assessments
Carried out by a qualified assessor, Derbyshire Dyslexia Centre offers a learning assessment which will cover Reading, Spelling, Comprehension and Maths. Please note this assessment will not provide a diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g., Dyslexia), but will pinpoint areas of need and offer recommendations for home and school.
Age: 5+
Cost: From £150
Exam Access Testing
Dyslexia Assessments
Exam Access Testing
Carried out by a qualified assessor, Derbyshire Dyslexia Centre offers Exam Access Testing. Please note, following JCQ guidelines, the assessor must have an established working relationship with the child's school.
Age: Year 9 upwards
Cost: £75.00
Other Services offered by Derbyshire Dyslexia Centre
Specialist Teaching
Specialist Teaching
Specialist Teaching
Carried out by a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher who will work with home and school in order to ensure the best intervention programme for your child.
Please note it would be advisable for children to have undergone a learning assessment to assess strengths and weaknesses prior to teaching taking place.
Age: 4 years+
Cost: From £45 per hour
Specialist CPD
Specialist Teaching
Specialist Teaching
Carried out by a Specialist Teacher and Assessor. This service is available for teachers/schools who need guidance on how to support learners with Dyslexia.
Age: Primary and Secondary Schools
Cost: Please enquire