Dyslexia Screening and Action Plan
A clearer picture of your child’s strengths, difficulties and next steps
If your child is finding reading, spelling or literacy difficult and you are wondering whether dyslexia may be part of the picture, a dyslexia screening can be a helpful starting point.
A screening does not provide a diagnosis of dyslexia. Instead, it helps to identify patterns of strengths and difficulties that may be associated with dyslexia and provides practical guidance about what to do next.
What happens during a screening?
The screening is a 90-minute 1:1 session led by Sarah, a qualified teacher with British Dyslexia Association Accredited Teacher Status.
Your child will complete a range of carefully selected activities exploring areas such as:
- reading accuracy and fluency
- spelling
- phonological awareness
- working memory
- literacy strengths and areas of difficulty
The session is approached calmly and sensitively, with time taken to help your child feel comfortable and supported.
What happens afterwards?
Following the screening, you will receive a personalised ClearMind Action Plan.
This will give you a clear summary of:
- your child’s strengths
- areas where they may need additional support
- whether the screening identifies indicators associated with dyslexia
- practical recommendations for home and school
- appropriate next steps
- whether a full diagnostic assessment may be worth considering
The aim is for you to leave the process with greater understanding and something practical that you can act on.
Screening or Diagnostic Assessment?
A dyslexia screening is not the same as a formal diagnostic assessment and cannot diagnose or rule out dyslexia.
A full diagnostic assessment is a more comprehensive process carried out by a suitably qualified dyslexia assessor and can provide a formal diagnosis where appropriate.
Screening can, however, be useful when you would like a clearer understanding of your child’s current literacy profile and guidance about the support they may need.
Who is screening suitable for?
ClearMind screening is available for children and young people up to the age of 16 where there are concerns about literacy development or possible dyslexia.
You do not need a referral from school, and your child does not need to be receiving specialist tuition with ClearMind.
If you are unsure whether screening is the right next step, please get in touch and we can discuss your concerns first.
Investment
Dyslexia Screening & Action Plan – £120
Includes:
- 90-minute individual screening session
- personalised ClearMind Action Plan
- practical recommendations for home and school
- guidance on appropriate next steps