With over twenty years experience working with learners of all ages with additional and inclusion needs across maintained, independent and special educational settings as a specialist teacher, researcher, SENCO and assessor, I have developed a deep and holistic understanding of diverse learning needs, educational challenges and effective and practical strategies for support. I hold an updated Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and am fully qualified to perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments for dyslexia and screening for dyscalculia for individuals aged 7 and above. As a registered and approved assessor with SASC, PATOSS, and Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia, I uphold the highest standards of professional practice. Beyond assessments, I serve as a consultant and specialist advisor for local authorities, supporting pupils in EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) programmes. I also deliver tailored training sessions and INSET workshops to empower school staff in creating inclusive environments that foster success for dyslexic learners. For added peace of mind, I am listed on the DBS update service. With a warm, professional and empathetic approach, I am committed to making the assessment process a positive and affirming journey. From start to finish, I will guide and support you, ensuring a productive experience that empowers learners and celebrates their potential.
Dots For Children
Welcome to DOTS for Children. My name is Diana Pierags, and I am a clinical specialist in paediatric occupational therapist in London with high levels of experience in providing children and Young people of all backgrounds and ages with a form of the right support that is right for them and meets their occupational therapy needs. Every child is different; they all have their own unique ways of seeing and experiencing the world. Our focus is to provide a form of bespoke and personalised help intervention that empowers the client and their family and carers to support their child or young person in managing participation in meaningful activities. We work with parents, guardians, and educational establishments to come up with a holistic plan that goes to the heart of their issues and enables them to thrive without creating dependency on the therapist.
Maths Solutions
Enthusiastic. Effective. Passionate. Marijke is the founder of Maths Solutions and its principal teacher and assessor. A scientist turned educator, Marijke transitioned from a career in cancer immunology to teaching, gaining her maths and science teaching qualifications in the UK. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Marijke has been Head of Department and Specialist Leader in Mathematics Education. Her credentials include a Masters in Mathematics Education, National Professional Qualification in School Leadership and she is a highly qualified Dyscalculia Specialist Teacher and Assessor with a Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip). Known for personalised instruction and positive learning experiences, Marijke excels in leadership, training, and supporting learners with diverse needs, whilst actively contributing to the international dyscalculia community.
Jane Hayward
I am a Child and Educational Psychologist committed to supporting children and young people to help reach their learning potential. I use evidence-based approaches to assess and understand child development and young people’s psychology. I love my work and feel privileged to be able to work with children, young people and their families.
Evolution Psychology
Lisa qualified as an Educational Psychologist (EP) in 1998 and subsequently began employment as a Local Authority EP. She has continued to work in this capacity for a number of Local Authorities on either a full-time, part-time or locum basis. Lisa has a wide range of experience working with Children, Young People and Adults and has worked with individuals, groups and organisations to promote Positive Well-Being in schools, nurseries and colleges. She is able to carry out a wide range of assessments and use this information to work with others to inform strategies and interventions to support Children and Young People in schools. Lisa is experienced in delivering training and can design bespoke sessions to meet specific needs. She has delivered sessions to Parents, School Staff and other Professionals and has been involved in National Conferences and Local Authority training programmes. In addition to working with individuals, Lisa has worked with groups and organisations to support them through change and growth and to help them identify and work towards future goals. Lisa has supported organisations through highly stressful experiences and periods of significant change. Lisa has delivered lectures and seminars at both the Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds in the area of Educational Psychology. In addition to this, Lisa has been involved in setting and grading the undergraduate Psychology degree examination in this module. She continues to work as an Associate Lecturer on the Psychology degree at Leeds Beckett University. As a qualified primary school teacher, Lisa has worked with children in mainstream primary schools in particular those in areas with high levels of pupils with additional needs. Lisa also established and managed an independent children’s day nursery, providing training and support to staff to ensure high quality care and education were consistently delivered.
Glasshouse Speech & Language Therapy Services
We strongly believe that every child should have the right to thrive and reach their potential in life. For many children with speech, language and communication needs, a responsive and understanding environment is key to nurturing and unlocking their potential. Here at Glasshouse, our highly individual approach to assessment and intervention enables us to provide a holistic understanding of the unique environmental support that each individual child or young person needs to thrive. Just like the flowers you would find in the Glasshouse, our young people and families need extra care and understanding in order to flourish.
Small Talk Speech and Language Therapy
Small Talk Speech and Language Therapy was set up by Libby Hill, an award-winning Speech & Language Therapist, to bridge the ever-widening gap between the increasing number of children with communication problems and the shortfall within the NHS. We take speech & language therapy referrals from all over the UK at our clinic base on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. However, we routinely see children from Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Birmingham, Cheshire and Shropshire. Areas covered include Uttoxeter, Stafford, Lichfield, Rugeley, Cannock, Stone, Burton upon Trent, Rugeley, Stoke on Trent, Wolverhampton,Tamworth, Ashbourne, Newcastle under Lyme, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Derby, Chesterfield, Market Drayton, Newport and Eccleshall.. All Small Talk Paediatric Speech Therapists are fully qualified, experienced professionals and are registered members of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, Health Professionals Council and the Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Private Practice. All Assistants are fully trained and have enhanced DBS.