KD SEND Learning, Inclusion and Dyslexia Services

KD SEND Learning, Inclusion and Dyslexia Services Welcome! I am a qualified dyslexia assessor, SEND advisory teacher and experienced SENCO/Inclusion leader.

Offering formal dyslexia/education assessments and training. Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and North London

IS YOUR CHILD WORKING HARD AT SCHOOL BUT STILL FINDING IT HARD TO KEEP UP?You’re not alone. It’s hard to know what to do...
15/08/2026

IS YOUR CHILD WORKING HARD AT SCHOOL BUT STILL FINDING IT HARD TO KEEP UP?

You’re not alone. It’s hard to know what to do when your child is struggling at school. Even if school say they are ‘fine’ - you know it shouldn’t be this hard.

Hi. My name is Kim. I can help. I am a registered dyslexia assessor across Herts, Beds, Essex and Cambridge, and I’ve worked as a specialist teacher and SEND specialist for over 20 years. I help lots of families to figure out why it’s difficult for their child to keep up with the learning in school.

I offer literacy and maths screenings, diagnostic dyslexia assessments or broader learning assessments to help identify your child’s strengths and difficulties. Recommendations help schools know what to do next and reports can be used to support funding applications or EHCP submissions.

Screenings cost £150 and can be completed from age 7

Full dyslexia assessments are £500 and are from age 8 upwards

If you’d like a free conversation to see if I can help, please message me. No obligation and no hard sales. Just a friendly chat to see if I can offer anything or signpost you somewhere that can.







“He knew the answer when he said it out loud… but then couldn’t spell it on paper.”This is something many parents and te...
06/05/2026

“He knew the answer when he said it out loud… but then couldn’t spell it on paper.”

This is something many parents and teachers notice in children with dyslexia.

A dyslexic learner might:
• use brilliant vocabulary verbally
• understand a topic really well
• contribute fantastic ideas in discussion

…but then produce written work full of spelling errors.

That gap can be confusing — especially when the child is clearly bright.

Spelling difficulties in dyslexia are not usually about laziness or lack of effort. Often, the brain is having to work much harder to:
• hold sounds in order
• remember spelling patterns
• retrieve words quickly
• link sounds to letters automatically

This is why spelling can remain inconsistent even after lots of practice.

For many dyslexic learners, writing is effortful. By the time they are thinking about ideas, handwriting, punctuation and sentence structure, there is very little mental energy left for accurate spelling too.

Over time, some children begin to avoid writing altogether. Others simplify vocabulary so they only use words they can spell confidently.

The good news is that the right support really does help:
✔ explicit spelling teaching
✔ structured phonics approaches
✔ overlearning and repetition
✔ assistive technology
✔ reducing fear around making mistakes
✔ recognising strengths as well as difficulties

Too often our children feel as if spelling defines how clever they are, rather than what they know it can do. Spelling is important - it helps us clearly communicate our ideas in written form. But there’s ways round it, and no child should feel like they aren’t good enough because spelling does not come easy to them

It’s exam season and many young people with or without a diagnosis of dyslexia will be working doubly hard to try and fi...
30/04/2026

It’s exam season and many young people with or without a diagnosis of dyslexia will be working doubly hard to try and find a way to revise. If you’d like a free copy of my study tips, drop me an email or message me and I’ll send it to you within 24 hours





Processing speed is one of those areas that often gets misunderstood when we talk about dyslexia.In assessments, I often...
26/04/2026

Processing speed is one of those areas that often gets misunderstood when we talk about dyslexia.

In assessments, I often see pupils who have strong ideas, good understanding, and a rich vocabulary, but they just can’t show this as quickly as others. Too often I work with children and young people who already believe they’re not good enough because they can’t keep up with work in school. They’re giving up, they’re frustrated and some of them are angry.

It breaks my heart every time

Because they are ‘good enough’. They just need more time in a system that implicitly tells us how fast we do something = intelligence.

Because it isn’t about how intelligent someone is. It’s about how quickly the brain can take in information, make sense of it, and respond.

For many children and young people with dyslexia, processing speed can be slower. This can show up in everyday ways:
– needing more time to read and understand text
– taking longer to get ideas down on paper
– struggling to keep up when lots of information is given at once
– finding timed tasks particularly stressful

The key thing to remember is this: slower processing speed doesn’t mean lower ability. It simply means more time and the right support can make a big difference.

What helps?
Giving thinking time.
Breaking information into smaller chunks.
Reducing time pressure where possible.
Using visuals or written prompts to support understanding.

When we adjust the pace, we often see confidence grow alongside progress.

Feel free to get in touch for more information [email protected]

This matters.On 27 April, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Dyslexia (APPG) is discussing what the new SEND White Pa...
21/04/2026

This matters.

On 27 April, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Dyslexia (APPG) is discussing what the new SEND White Paper could mean for children and young people with dyslexia.

And this isn’t just policy talk.

It’s about real children.
Real classrooms.
Real outcomes.

From what I see in schools and assessments, the gaps are already there — in early identification, in consistent support, and in how well needs are truly understood.

So the question is…
will these changes improve things?
Or risk widening those gaps even further?

It’s encouraging to see this being discussed at a national level.
But what really matters is what follows.

If you want to take a look: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/support-us/campaigns/all-party-parliamentary-group-for-dyslexia/april-2026-send-white-paper

Did you know that dyslexia can affect memory? Actually - in many of the students I have the privilege to meet, they near...
18/04/2026

Did you know that dyslexia can affect memory? Actually - in many of the students I have the privilege to meet, they nearly always experience some difficulty with memory. It’s partly why learning is so difficult.

But I know lots of adults who say their memory is shocking (me included!) There’s ways round it at home and in the classroom. Some small changes and support can make a huge difference and ease some of the anxiety our young people (and us!) can feel. And also alleviate the shame that can accompany the knowledge that you’ve forgotten something…again…





Dyslexia is language based. People with dyslexia can find it difficult to process letters and sounds. This can have a hu...
14/04/2026

Dyslexia is language based. People with dyslexia can find it difficult to process letters and sounds. This can have a huge impact on their learning and self esteem - especially in school





For some students, returning to school after a break isn’t so bad. But if you’re working harder than everyone else and s...
11/04/2026

For some students, returning to school after a break isn’t so bad. But if you’re working harder than everyone else and still feel like you’re not good enough, going back after a break can feel daunting and overwhelming. Especially if exams are looming. This is when we need to think carefully about how we support a young person





Morning! I currently have some availability for dyslexia screenings and full diagnostic assessments for children and you...
10/04/2026

Morning!

I currently have some availability for dyslexia screenings and full diagnostic assessments for children and young people.

You may wish to explore an assessment if your child is:
• finding reading or spelling difficult
• working much harder than expected
• struggling to keep up with written work
• losing confidence with learning

Assessments and screenings both provide a clear understanding of your child’s strengths and difficulties, along with practical recommendations to support them at home and in school.

Dyslexia Screenings £150
Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessments £525

Please feel free to message me if you’d like more information or to discuss whether an assessment or screening would be helpful.

It’s often surprising to people how dyslexia can affect memory and processing capacity. Alongside phonological awareness...
08/04/2026

It’s often surprising to people how dyslexia can affect memory and processing capacity. Alongside phonological awareness, these all impact reading, writing and spelling. Don’t worry - more posts to follow in the next few weeks explaining what all these are and how they impact literacy!
If you’d like to know more, or want to chat about anything in this post, please message me





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