Post-16 Diagnostic
Assessment for DSA
The learner will discover how to make the most of their strengths and discover ways in which to overcome their challenges, by learning core skills and techniques essential for success.
The learner will be provided with strategies to enable them to experience success as they journey towards achieving their own personal targets and goals.
The learner will grow in confidence as they are supported to gain knowledge and develop skills, which will empower them to become independent learners.
Welcome to Rise to the Top Education. We provide diagnostic assessments and examination access arrangements updates for Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). This service is available to children, teenagers and adults across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Oxfordshire. In addition, we offer 1:1 face to face or on-line personalised tuition for children with literacy difficulties and 1:1 or small group tuition in preparation for Eleven Plus (11+) examinations. Furthermore, in association with Magic Link Handwriting, we offer a fantastic handwriting programme that teaches neat, cursive script in 30 simple steps!
Specialist Assessor, Gillian, conducts diagnostic testing for Dyslexia and other SpLDs. Gillian holds Professional and Associate Membership of The British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), and a Level 7 PGCertEd: Working with Children with Literacy Difficulties. Examination Access Arrangements and Assessments for Disabled Students’ Allowances are also available. Individual tuition is personalised, and gives learners the opportunity to practise and consolidate key skills using engaging, multisensory approaches.
The highly structured and proven Magic Link Handwriting Programme teaches a neat, cursive script in 30 simple steps and is suitable for children aged 6 and up from Primary through to Secondary School. We offer weekly term time lessons and intensive holiday workshops. Sessions are delivered by Gillian, a trained Magic Link Teacher, and include: instruction, demonstration, support and guidance as learners work through the programme at their own pace.
Our Eleven Plus Course focuses on Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning. Your child will work independently and collaboratively in a stimulating, supportive and encouraging environment. The course content is reviewed and adapted continuously to ensure that it reflects the latest format adopted by GL Education or The Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM) as appropriate. Our small groups provide just the right environment for your child to flourish!