I provide assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) for children, young people, and adults. Whether you are seeking clarity for yourself, your child, or an employee, my aim is to offer a supportive, thorough, and professional assessment experience.

My assessments focus on identifying both strengths and areas of difficulty, with clear, practical recommendations that help individuals move forward with confidence in education, work, or everyday life.

• I provide diagnostic assessments for dyslexia for both children and adults. For children aged 8–12 years, I work with trusted colleagues who specialise in this age group; my own assessments focus on children from age 12/13 upwards.

• I also carry out SpLD assessments in line with SASC guidance, which can highlight indicators of conditions such as ADHD and dyspraxia. These reports do not provide a medical diagnosis, but they offer a detailed profile of learning strengths and challenges.

All reports are designed to support access to:

• Reasonable adjustments in education and the workplace

• Specialist interventions and teaching strategies

• Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) at university

• Workplace support and, where appropriate, onward referral to clinical professionals

By keeping up to date with the latest SASC guidance and research, I ensure my assessments reflect current best practice and provide a strong foundation for tailored support.

About Me

I am Preena Lee, a qualified dyslexia assessor with over 22 years of experience teaching and supporting learners of all ages, but predominantly post-16. I am Level 7 qualified and have an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). I am a member of Dyslexia Guild and PATOSS, meaning my assessments are fully recognised by schools, universities, and workplaces.

I have worked across schools, colleges, universities, and different workplaces, helping people better understand their learning profiles. I believe that dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) should never be seen as a limitation, but rather as a difference that, with the right support, can unlock potential.

My approach is calm, professional, and compassionate. I aim to make the assessment process as stress-free and positive as possible.

I provide professional diagnostic assessments for dyslexia in children, and for dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD in students aged 16+ and adults. Based in Derby, I also offer remote assessments for those further afield. Whether you are seeking clarity for yourself, your child, or an employee, my aim is to deliver a thorough, supportive, and fully recognised assessment experience.

A diagnostic assessment can open doors to the right support in education or the workplace. My reports highlight strengths as well as areas of difficulty, giving clear and practical recommendations so that each individual can move forward with confidence.

All assessments adhere to SASC Guidelines.

Assessments

Why Have an Assessment?

A SpLD assessment can:

• Provide clarity and understanding of individual learning differences

• Identify strengths as well as challenges

• Support applications for exam access arrangements, Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), or workplace adjustments

• Guide practical strategies for learning, studying, and daily life

Many people find that simply understanding how they learn best is a huge relief and the first step towards achieving their potential.

Assessments are carried out remotely through MS Teams, although in-person is available if preferred.

ADHD (indications only)

ADHD (indicators only) – assessments that provide insight into attention and organisational skills, with recommendations for learning and workplace support.

Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Difficulties (indicators only)

Dyspraxia (indicators only) – assessments that explore coordination, planning, and everyday organisation, with practical strategies for education and work.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia – full diagnostic assessments for children (12+), young people, and adults.

I offer SpLD assessments in:

Study Skills Support at a Glance

• Organisation & time management

• Academic writing and structuring assignments

• Reading, note-taking, and revision strategies

• Memory and concentration techniques

• Planning and breaking down tasks

• Building confidence and independent learning skills

Each session is personalised, focusing on an individual’s strengths and offering practical tools to succeed in education, work, and everyday life.

As a Specialist Study Skills Tutor, I provide one-to-one support that helps students manage learning challenges and develop skills to work more effectively and independently. Support is tailored for students with dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, autism, and other SpLDs.

Specialist Study Skills Support

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