Sarah Binns Dyslexia Assessor

23/09/2026

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FREE MY WORRY WHEEL: COPING SKILLS FOR ANXIOUS CHILDREN

When worry feels big, children can find it hard to explain what is going on inside. My Worry Wheel gives them something simple to look at and talk through.

It helps children notice signs like a funny tummy, a busy brain, tense body, tears, fear or feeling overwhelmed by noise and sensations. From there, they can choose one small thing to try: slow breathing, grounding, drawing their worries, moving their body, taking a quiet break or talking to someone they trust.

This visual poster can be kept at home, in a classroom calm corner, or used during supportive one-to-one chats. It is a gentle way to remind children that worries can be managed one step at a time.

09/09/2026

Will you be actively supporting your dyslexic learners this academic year and every year thereafter?

The DFQM has been developed to support schools in creating inclusive environments where learners with dyslexia can succeed. Through a structured process of reflection, professional learning and whole school development, schools are empowered to evaluate current practice and implement meaningful improvements.

While achieving the Quality Mark provides valuable external recognition, the greatest impact comes from the journey itself and the positive changes it brings for learners, staff and the wider school community.

We look forward to supporting schools as they begin their DFQM journey. Find out more: https://loom.ly/p6CRGvw

07/09/2026

Did you know... you can often spot dyslexics in the workplace (and in the classroom) by their strengths and challenges.

We often score very high in some things ⬆️ (often in the top percentile) and very low in others ⬇️ (often in the bottom percentile). This is known as a 'spiky profile'. 📈

For example:
😊 71% of dyslexics are great at communicating (verbal reasoning) - but 89% are poor spellers (working memory)
🔎 8 out of 10 dyslexics are above average at lateral thinking (questioning), but 9 in 10 struggle getting thoughts on paper (organisation).

But, in our new AI-driven world, technology can help mitigate our challenges and our strengths are now the most valuable skills to every employer, across the world.

27/08/2026

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library revealed an understanding of the importance of early reading and offered help to those who could not provide the environment themselves, writes Professor Jessie Ricketts

23/08/2026

Back-to-school conversations don’t have to be all about grades, behavior, and doing your best.

Some of the most important things we can give kids as they head into a new school year are realistic expectations about what learning and growing actually look like.

There will be mistakes. Hard assignments. Friendship changes. Awkward moments. Days they feel confident and days they don’t.

Our job isn’t to convince them that every day will be great. It’s to help them understand that they can handle the days that aren’t.

When kids know that struggle is expected, not evidence that something is wrong, they’re much more willing to keep trying, ask for help, and take healthy risks.

Save this one for the first few weeks of school. 💙

14/08/2026

A little hello from me. Hope your children are enjoying the break from school and that you are managing to find things to do that don’t cost too much!

If you are thinking of an assessment, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I have a couple of September slots available and I am already booking students in for October dates. It is only me, so my time is limited and I generally only complete one diagnostic assessment per week during the school
term.

14/07/2026

Access arrangements are a fine balance of taking into consideration the advice from medical professionals or from the recommendations from a specialist assessor and monitoring the individual’s normal way of working.

🚫 Myth: Having a diagnosis = automatic access arrangements

This is a common misconception we hear all the time. A diagnosis alone does not automatically result in access arrangements being granted. Arrangements must be based on evidenced need and normal way of working, with a clear link between the candidate's specific difficulty and the arrangement applied for.

A diagnosis can form part of that picture, but it cannot stand alone. This is a distinction worth reinforcing with colleagues and parents alike, since misunderstanding it can lead to disappointment, or worse, an application that doesn't hold up to scrutiny.

We produced a short video based on the JCQ document ‘Guidance for parents, cares and students about access arrangements’ that you can share with parents and students to help them understand.
communicate-ed.org.uk/parentguidance

07/07/2026

This one has definitely brought a tear to my eye, as my second born navigates the move to secondary school ❤️

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07/07/2026

Excellent. Love their 5 a day approach, so this is a very welcome document to support schools with their inclusive approaches and planning

16/06/2026

Wondering whether dyslexia could be affecting you or your
child? Screening tools can provide an indication of strengths and
challenges, and may help you decide whether further support or a
full diagnostic assessment could be helpful.

The BDA is offering access to discount codes for suitable screening
tools for children and young people aged 5 to 16.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/NMq-Xfg