Conditions We Treat

Educational Assessments for Children & Young People

A structured assessment exploring a child's learning, academic participation and school-based needs to inform appropriate educational recommendations.

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When an Educational Assessment May Be Considered

Understanding Your Child's Experience at School

An educational assessment may be considered when a child experiences persistent difficulties accessing learning, participating in school or making expected academic progress. Parents, caregivers or teachers may notice:

  • Difficulty engaging with classroom learning
  • Progress that does not reflect the child's abilities
  • Challenges following classroom instructions
  • Difficulty completing schoolwork or homework
  • Reduced confidence relating to learning
  • Difficulty organising tasks or managing workload
  • Concerns about reading, writing or mathematics
  • School avoidance or reduced attendance
  • Difficulty participating in classroom activities
  • Difficulties continuing despite targeted school support

Individual signs do not confirm a learning or developmental condition. The assessment considers the child's wider educational experience and individual needs.

What the Assessment Explores

Looking at the Complete Learning Environment

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Academic Skills

The child's participation and progress across relevant areas of learning.

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Learning Profile

How the child processes and engages with information.

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Attention and Organisation

How the child manages attention, tasks and everyday organisation.

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Communication & Participation

How the child communicates and engages within the classroom.

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Educational Environment

How the classroom and school environment support the child's learning.

The Assessment Process

Connecting the Child's Needs With Their School Experience

Initial Consultation

The relevant professional meets with the family to discuss current concerns, educational history and support already provided.

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Information Gathering

With appropriate consent, school reports, examples of work, teacher feedback and previous assessment findings may be reviewed.

Educational Assessment

The child takes part in age-appropriate activities selected according to the areas being explored.

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Review

The findings are considered alongside the child's development, emotional wellbeing, communication and educational environment.

Feedback and Recommendations

The results are explained to the family alongside practical educational recommendations and appropriate next steps.

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The process may vary according to the child's age, communication needs and individual presentation.

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Currently Reading

Education & Psychology

Evaluating learning patterns & educational support needs.

The Team

The Multidisciplinary Team

The professionals involved will depend entirely on the child's needs and the purpose of the assessment. Choose a discipline to see its role.

Where specific needs may affect learning, input from psychiatry, speech and language therapy or occupational therapy may also be considered, focusing on:

  • Attention and focus
  • Communication skills
  • Sensory processing
  • Emotional and developmental needs

Following the Assessment

Practical Recommendations for School

What we saw, in plain language

Following the assessment, the family will receive an explanation of the findings and recommendations. Where appropriate, this may include a written report.

Written for families first, professionals second.

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Our Philosophy

Preparing for the Assessment

The team will explain exactly what information is required and how to prepare the child before the assessment begins.

01

Gather what you have

Families may be asked to provide any relevant developmental, medical or clinical information before the appointment.

02

Share school records

Please provide recent school reports and specific examples of the child's work.

03

Detail previous support

It is helpful to share detailed information about any previous learning support your child has received.

04

Arrive as you are

There is nothing to rehearse. We will guide you on how to prepare so your child feels entirely comfortable on the day.

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Considering an Educational Assessment?

Speak with our team about your concerns and whether an educational assessment may be an appropriate next step for your child.