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Access Arrangements and Specialist SpLD assessor and Education and SEN Consultant (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia etc)

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Offering a range of services for the individual, family, business or education setting:

> Dyslexia and Dyscalculia assessments
> Dyspraxia assessments for those aged 16+ years old (as per the DIDA 2018)
> DSA/Disabled Student ALlowance assessments and reports
> High intensity focused tutoring block 'packages'
> Mini-assessment packages - a more accurate 'screening' process, where full assessment is not sought
> Ability to work with all ages, and in all settings
> Familiarity and understanding of Home Education 
> Mentoring and Support packages for employes/individuals within the workplace
> Workplace assessment packages
> Training in SpLD's, resources, assistive technology and disability awareness (inc Equality Act 2010)
> Bespoke packages tailored to your needs

Lindsey has worked in education since 2000, firstly as the class teacher in several primary schools, and latterly as SenCo. Her interest and experience in the field led to her being recruited by Dyslexia Action as an Education and Technology Specialist A fully qualified and experienced SpLD and SEN practitioner (currently fully up to date, and holding current and active APC, AMBDA, MDG and NATSENCO). Lindsey combines motherhood with working as an independent ‘Education and SEN Consultant’. and is focused on completing her master's degree. 85

With personal knowledge of SpLD and SEN, and with teaching experiences across all age ranges the assessments Lindsey offers include dyslexia assessments and dyscalculia for all ages, and dyspraxia/DCD (for over 16s only. Lindsey also undertakes DSA assessments and assessments for exams access. She also advises on, and offers, support for those involved with home education, . She is a certified Irlen® screener, Lindsey has an in-depth of knowledge of how best to utilize technology to support students,  and the use of symbols such as PECS© and Widgit©, to help best support students. , as well as home education and exam access arrangements. 

Lindsey strongly believes that removing barriers to bring back the ‘sparkle’ into peoples lives, and in supporting individuals with having their neurodiverse strengths recognised. 

Lindsey is a professional member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) and the has AMBDAD (dyscalculia), as well as experience with Access Arrangements for both school centre candidates as well Home Educated and Private Candidates at Private exam centres.  

Lindsey Stretton-Hill
Education and SEN Consultant
SparklePix Consultancy Services

 

Costs

Offering a bespoke service tailored to your needs, with a basic hourly rate of £35/hour. and day rate starts at £200. Discounts for bulk or block bookings and schools. Out of hours and emergency/priority access rates available on request.

Activity Period

Core hours are Thu-Fri, and other times by arrangement

Is referral required?

No

Referral and Availability Notes

As a private independent service, we are available to hire by any person, or business or education setting or exam center.

Do you cater for special dietary requirements? If so can you provide details?

Yes We are a food allergy aware location. For visits to our location, please identify any allergy relevant awareness

Give details of your SEND provision here

Due to the extensive background, able to cater for a wide range of special educational needs.

Local Offer

  • General 1 Is your service accessible, consider in general terms how you make your service accessible, in addition to any specific premises issues

    Yes, The aim is to be as accessible as possible, whilst recognised that this is a paid-for by the individual service, so payment plans are offered.

  • General 2 What are the eligibility criteria for your service, please include any age restrictions, types of need catered for, etc

    No eligibility requirement. I offer a free 15 minute initial chat, at which the charges for what is agreed is made clear, and confirmation that the services I offer are suitable for you.

  • General 3 How are referrals / applications made to your service, include details of who can refer/apply and referral and application process

    Anyone can self-refer. I can also invoice a company or funder directly. I will work with anyone who needs/wants it. Confidentiality maintained.

  • General 4 What is your service standard for responding to referrals / accessing services, include timescales for responding to referrals and accessing services

    Typical response is weekly during term-time, unless advertised otherwise.

  • General 5 Who provides / funds your service

    Self Funded

  • General 6 Are children, young people, parents / carers charged for your service

    Yes

  • General 7 Details of charges, whether any help is available with costs

    I offer a bespoke service.

    Typically charges range from £45/hour to £60/hour when assessing. Deals for multi-bookings, etc.

    Day rate is most cost effective

    E.g.. Up to 25 students on site for access arrangements from £450. 

  • General 8 Feedback and complaints procedure

    See Terms and Conditions.

  • General 9 How will I know my child is safe using this service

    I am a locally known individual, I have been a class teacher, and SENCO before furthering my specialist teacher career. I have enhanced CRB/DBS and I have professional membership and insurance. My aim is that you know what to expect before we work together.  I have established working relationships with various exam centres and education providers.

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Contact details

  • Name: Access Arrangements and Specialist SpLD assessor and Education and SEN Consultant (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia etc)
  • Address: Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DF

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