We are a team of Specialist Dyslexia Teachers and Educational Psychologists based across the Midlands
Specialist Teacher, Assessor and Workplace Consultant
Suzanne has a vast range of experience working in education and has always had a particular passion for ensuring children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities succeed.
Suzanne has had experience as a senior leader and teacher, SENCO, Specialist advisory teacher and Area Manager of SEND in the West Midlands. She has over 23 years' experience working with students across a variety of Primary, Secondary and Higher Education Facilities across the West Midlands. She has current knowledge of the new SEND system and its implications in Educational Facilities.
She has a wide variety of knowledge in the areas of Dyslexia, Autism, Dyspraxia, General Learning Difficulties and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Suzanne has currently been involved in a DFE project expanding knowledge of Neurodiversity in schools.
Suzanne undertakes tuition and assessments at the Coventry Centre and training in schools and she is an experienced Consultant for Workplace Needs assessments.
Consultant Chartered Psychologist and Educational Psychologist
Octavius has over 20 years experience of working with Pre-school, Early Years, Children and Adults. He conducts Diagnostic Assessments for Children from age 6 years and adults (including for employment) for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia. He also conducts GCSE and A-Level Examination Access Arrangements and Disabled Student Allowances (DSAs) for University.
British Psychological Society - Chartered Psychologist
Dawn is a psychologist who has worked in the dyslexia field for the past 16 years. Her Specialist area is with the assessment of clients aged 16+ years for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. Her clients seek assessment for all sorts of purposes, including university/Disabled Students Allowance applications, applications for extra time at GCSE and A level, and work and career-related issues.
She can also assess clients who may have acquired dyslexia and other literacy difficulties later in life through brain injury, strokes, or other brain conditions such as tumours and meningitis.
Specialist Dyslexia Assessor
Jane has worked in primary education for 25 years and taught from age 3-11. She has worked in the roles of Head of year 2, EYFS and KS1 Assistant Headteacher, language Base and assistant SENDCO at a large primary school in Worcestershire, before leaving in 2019 to focus on dyslexia training, support, assessment and tutoring. She was employed as a Senior tutor at Bromsgrove workshop where she oversaw SPLD tutors tutoring children from the ages of 6-16. The workshop is affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association for which she was a deputy for the West Midlands region on the Local Association Board.
Jane can assess children for Dyslexia from the ages of 5 - 16 years of age. Jane is a qualified DSA assessor. She has also worked with secondary schools with advice and assessment for access arrangements.
Specialist Dyslexia Assessor
Alison is an experienced Dyslexia assessor with over 20 years experience supporting individuals with Special Needs. She assesses children and adults for Dyslexia and has considerable knowledge and expertise in the areas of: Autism, Sensory impairments, Dyspraxia, General learning difficulties and Attention Deficits.
In addition to Dyslexia diagnostic assessments, Alison provides exam access arrangements and consultations for parents and professionals in the field of Special needs.
BA (Hons), PGCE in Primary Education, Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma in specific learning difficulties - dyslexia. APC no: 25/APC07143
Debbie is a highly experienced specialist dyslexia teacher and assessor with over 25 years of experience in education. She qualified as a primary school teacher in 1995 and has worked across all year groups, with several years dedicated to delivering systematic phonics within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Her experience also includes three years working in Ireland supporting children with special educational needs, delivering targeted interventions in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. Debbie continues to work as a class teacher, ensuring she remains fully up to date with the latest research, curriculum developments, and best practice in teaching and assessment.
Debbie has completed further specialist training in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). Which enables her to conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments, providing clear, practical recommendations to support learners both at school and at home. Debbie also delivers bespoke dyslexia tuition using structured, cumulative, and multi-sensory programmes tailored to the individual needs of each learner.
Dyslexia Assessor
Laura is a specialist teacher and assessor with over 15 years experience teaching across primary, secondary, mainstream and specialist provisions. In addition to Laura’s qualifications for assessing dyslexia, she has a post-graduate diploma in SEND and she is a qualified SENCO. This means she tends to have a broader understanding of a range of needs, which helps with onward referrals for any co-occurring needs.
Qualifications :
Specialist Dyslexia Assessor
Hayley has worked in the education system for the last 18years building a wealth of experience both in primary and secondary schools. After specialising as a Special Educational Needs teacher, she embarked in further training to become a specialist teacher and assessor of Specific Learning Difficulties for pupils up to the age of 18 years. Hayley is a member of both PATOSS and The British Dyslexia Association where she participates in regular CPD to update and keep a breadth of new research to inform her knowledge. Hayley can assess children from the ages of 7-15 years old.
Specialist Dyslexia Assessor
Vicky is an experienced Primary school teacher and Dyslexia assessor with over 15 years’ experience supporting individuals with Special Needs. She assesses children for Dyslexia and has considerable knowledge in other fields of SEND. Vicky has previously worked with a Local Authority and worked with Primary schools to provide Learning and Dyslexia assessments of pupils.
In addition to Dyslexia diagnostic assessments, Vicky provides exam access arrangements and consultations for parents and professionals in the field of Special needs.
Specialist Teacher and Dyslexia Assessor
Alison is a Specialist Dyslexic teacher with over 25 years of experience of working with children at primary school level. Alison has worked in Coventry and surrounding districts and is familiar with the current curriculum delivered in schools. Alison has delivered bespoke interventions in Primary schools. Alison delivers multi- sensory tuition at our Coventry Centre.
Specialist Teacher
Shannon is a specialist Dyslexia teacher and a current assistant SENDCo within a primary school in Coventry. She has a wide range of knowledge and experience working with children with Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, speech and language and communication difficulties and general learning difficulties. She aids teachers to adapt the curriculum, provides advice and support strategies and ensures that all children with SEND are given the best support possible.
She currently offers tailored tuition for children with dyslexia and/or any other special educational needs at our centre in Coventry.
All Specialist teachers and Psychologists have up to date enhanced DBS Certificates and have up to date knowledge on Safeguarding procedures.
HQ Assessment Centre
Dyslexia West Midlands
Number 3, The Quadrant,
Coventry, CV1 2DY
Teaching Centre
51 Lynchgate Lane,
Burbage, LE10 2DR
Teaching Centre
Regus: Birmingham Blythe Valley Business Park, Central Boulevard, Solihull, Birmingham, B90 8AG
Assessments for adults and children starting from £250
We have specialist teachers that can conduct a FORM 8 for GCSE's and A levels. Please call or e mail to find out more.
Izzy Aylwin
I booked a dyslexia test earlier this year and was in a rush to meet my universities deadline. Dyslexia West Midlands were very considerate about the time pressure due to my deadline and I received my report much quicker than estimated. The test was carried out professionally and in a comfortable environment. I highly recommend if you are considering getting a dyslexia test.
chrissy d
Our son had been struggling academically, socially and emotionally at school. The team have been so patient with him and employed many different strategies to enable him learn at his own level. Suzanne came in to do an observation on him at school and provided a detailed report to the school, suggesting many strategies the school could try to enable him to access his learning more effectively, maintain concentration for longer and generally be happier at school.
Camille Stedall
Thank you for all your assistance. We have found your team very supportive and helpful it’s be great to have your experienced advice and educational support.
Martin Gould
I can't praise Suzanne and her team highly enough; very professional but with a relaxed manner which creates a great atmosphere for our 9 year old son to learn in.
Michael John Bayley
After a discussion through a free consultation we decided to get my daughter assessed. The process was very simple and the report was very thorough. My daughter now feels more confident and happy in her approach to learning and school. Thanks Dyslexia West Midlands.
I only called to get more information because my daughter (year 4) really struggles with spelling. Suzanne asked a number of very precise questions and suggested to do a vision test. Now my daughter has glasses and seems much more confident. We will see how that might affect her spelling but I would never have known that she might be struggling with her vision. Thank you so much! I am beyond grateful.
Dyslexia West Midlands Ltd
Registered office:
127 Momus Boulevard,
Coventry CV2 5NB
Company number: 15044355
