Dyslexia Consultancy & Assessment Services

Specialist dyslexia assessment and support services for individuals, educational establishments and workplaces across Greater Manchester.

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DCAS is a dyslexia support service established in 2015. It is run by an English and SEN teacher who has been working in secondary schools in Manchester and Cheshire for the last 17 years. With a passion for celebrating dyslexic strengths and minimizing the impact of dyslexia on everyday life and self-esteem.

During this time, they’ve had the privilege of working with learners from 7 through to 74 years old. They have also been able to partner with educational establishments and workplaces across Greater Manchester. DCAS aims to offer friendly and professional dyslexia support to individuals, families, educational establishments, and workplaces. With extensive experience and qualifications, DCAS is well-equipped to provide assessment training and support that can make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by dyslexia.

Our consultants meet the criteria listed below:

PG Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties (Level 7)
MA Inclusive Education & SEN
PATOSS Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
SASC Registered

Our Services

Take a look at our services and how we can help you.

Dyslexia Screening

Dyslexia screening is a useful tool to determine whether someone is at risk of having dyslexia. This screening service is offered for individuals aged 7 and up, and each test is accompanied by a report outlining the learner’s strengths, areas of difficulty, practical strategies and recommendations. The process typically takes around 45 minutes and can be conducted at various locations, such as schools, colleges, universities, workplaces, or homes.

The primary goal of dyslexia screening is to help individuals move forward, rather than to provide a diagnosis. The recommendations provided in the report may suggest further assessment if necessary.

Full Diagnostic Assessments

The dyslexia consultant uses SASC approved tests to conduct detailed assessments, providing accurate results with practical strategies and recommendations. Diagnostic assessments take about 3 hours and can be done at various locations. The goal is to offer effective support and strategies for individuals, schools, and workplaces.

The purpose of these assessments is to provide individuals with an accurate understanding of their dyslexia and to offer recommendations for the most effective support and strategies moving forward.

Assessments for Disabled Students’ Allowance

The dyslexia consultant employs a range of nationally and internationally standardised tests approved by SASC to build a detailed profile and provide accurate results. Practical strategies and detailed recommendations are included in every assessment report.

Diagnostic assessments take approximately 3 hours and can be conducted at your school, college, university, workplace or home.

Assessment for Exam Access Arrangements

When it come exams, having the right access arrangements such as 25% extra time, a reader or a scribe can make a big difference for a student with dyslexia. All tests are approved by SASC and meet the JCQ guidelines.

Assessments for access arrangements take from 30 – 90 minutes and can be conducted at your school, college, university or home. Discounted rates for groups.

Training

The dyslexia consultant offers tailored training sessions to help individuals and teams understand dyslexia, celebrate strengths, and create dyslexia-friendly environments. Sessions are available in 1-hour, half-day, or full-day formats. The goal is to provide practical strategies for managing dyslexia in various settings.

Consultancy and Advice

The dyslexia consultant offers an initial dyslexia audit consultation to assess the needs of educational establishments in supporting individuals with dyslexia. They then partner with the establishment to implement a robust system for identifying and supporting dyslexic learners, ensuring effective support is provided.

Consultancy

The support we’ve received from DCAS has been invaluable. As well as screening and assessment work, DCAS have worked with the SENCo and Teaching Assistants in school to provide information and advice on how best to meet the needs of children with specific literacy difficulties and dyslexia both in class and through interventions. As a school we now feel more confident with the provision we make for these children.

– Jen Griffin, Deputy Headteacher, Bowker Vale Primary School, Middleton

Consultancy

As a school, we have been using the services of DCAS for over a year and have found the service to be of a high quality, while still friendly and approachable. Our pupils were put at ease during the dyslexia testing and the certification and evidence we were given was invaluable when applying for Access Arrangements with the examination boards. We look forward to continued support and relations with DCAS

– Claire Bamford, SENCO, Trinity Christian School, Stalybridge

Training

Great delivery – very concise and to the point with lots of helpful advice for the classroom. Thank you.

– Anna Strafford, Year 3 Teacher Greater Manchester

Training

The training session on Dyslexia and Music was informative, practical and well communicated.

– Adam Smikle, Guitar Tutor – Fidler Music

Training

Really useful as a teacher to become more aware of the signs we should look out for. Also interesting to experience how it might feel to have dyslexia.

– Michael Burgess – Year 4 Teacher Greater Manchester

Training

Useful and simple strategies! The training session has given me lots of ideas and a better understanding of dyslexia.

– Nicola Hewitt, Deputy Headteacher, St George’s C of E Primary School, Tameside.

Contact Us

Get in touch with us via telephone or submitting a contact form.

07737968948

info@dcasdyslexia.co.uk