About | Coris-Dyslexia Assessments

About me

I am a caring, supportive and enthusiastic specialist teacher and assessor for dyslexia with extensive experience in providing support to children from KS1 to KS4. I have worked in state and private primary and secondary schools, providing specialist teaching and assessments in English and Maths both one to one, and in groups.

I have personal experience of neurodivergence, having a son who has autism and ADHD and a daughter who has dyslexia, autism and ADHD.

I believe that support isn't just about learning. It is about building confidence, nurturing self-belief and helping every individual recognise their strengths, celebrate what they can do and feel confident in themselves.

Qualifications

OCR Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Differences.
Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy.
OCN Level 5 in Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties: Identification and Intervention.
ELKLAN Level 3 in Speech and Language Support for 5-11s.
OCN Level 3 in Child Psychology.

I am a professional member of the Dyslexia Guild and hold a current Assessment Practising Certificate
APC number: 0824/236. I hold Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, and have an enhanced DBS.

Registered with Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Reference: ZB463426.

Why Coris?

At the heart of every assessment is a desire to understand — to look beyond the difficulties and discover what is really going on for the individual.

The name Coris is inspired by the idea of the core — the true heart of something. It reflects my belief that meaningful assessment begins by understanding the whole learner: their strengths, their challenges and the way they learn best.

Getting to the heart of how you learn.

Testimonials

"Megan was quite nervous beforehand, and you really helped her feel relaxed"

"It was lovely to meet you. I was delighted with how it went, and Fred’s been very positive about it. So thank you for the way you conducted the assessment".

"Thank you for the report, it’s so good! So thorough, very constructive in its tone and really helpful advice and recommendations, we’re really pleased with it".

"Thank you so much for putting Poppy at ease during the assessment :)"

"Thank you again for all your excellent communication, help and the way you welcomed us all in to your home. It has been a pleasure working with you".

"Thank you very much for the detailed report".

"I also wanted to say a massive thank you to you personally, the way you engaged with Sky (and myself) made the whole experience such a positive one! We both came away feeling empowered!"

"Thank you for a very positive experience during Peter’s assessment".

"Thank you again for your kindness yesterday, you put us all at ease, more importantly, Noah. It was a pleasure meeting to meet you".

"I just wanted to say how much you put Mark at ease, he was so nervous about the assessment".

"The report is absolutely brilliant! I feel it tells the story exactly as I see it. I’ve gone from feeling worried and uncertain about how to help to empowered and positive".