Assessments
Clear, specialist assessment
Comprehensive assessments for children, young people and adults — from language, speech and fluency to EHCP and tribunal-ready reports.
Our assessments
Choose the right assessment
Not sure which assessment is right? Start with a short discovery call and we’ll advise on the most appropriate route for your child or young person.
SENDIST Tribunal & Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments
£995
Specialist assessments and robust, court-ready, PD35-compliant reports for EHCNA and SENDIST tribunal cases.
This comprehensive assessment is designed for families considering or currently applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), or who may be progressing toward a SENDIST Tribunal appeal. It is appropriate for children and young people aged 3–25, with a range of needs including DLD, ADHD, autism, Down syndrome and genetic conditions.
For primary-aged pupils and those attending specialist or SEN provisions, this assessment includes a home or clinic visit in addition to a school observation. For pupils in mainstream secondary settings, a meeting with the SENCo will be arranged.
All reports are written to SENDIST standards. Following the changes to Practice Direction 35 in July 2025, expert reports must not exceed 15 pages (plus appendices) and tribunal bundles must not exceed 100 pages.
Francesca Beard was trained by Bond Solon and is currently completing her expert witness certification.
Package includes
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Pre-consultation discovery call (15–20 minutes)
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Assessment at your home or our clinic (1.5–2.5 hours)
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School observation (1 hour) or SENCo meeting (1 hour)
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SENDIST-compliant report with Sections B, E and F outlined in line with the SEN Code of Practice (21 working day turnaround)
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Post-assessment consultation meeting (45 minutes)
Some families are eligible for legal aid. This cost does not include attendance at tribunal.
Language Assessment — Exploratory / Diagnostic
£400
Comprehensive language assessments exploring expressive, receptive, narrative, vocabulary, grammar and processing skills.
These assessments can identify Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) or a language disorder in association with a biomedical condition. We may use standardised assessments such as the CELF-5, TROG-2, TILLS and RAPT.
For nonverbal or preverbal children (with or without AAC), we can use a range of tools to assess language levels, strengths and needs.
Package includes
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Pre-consultation discovery call (15–20 minutes)
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Assessment at your home or our clinic (1.5–2.5 hours)
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Full comprehensive report
Possible add-ons
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SENCo meeting — £90 per hour (virtual attendance)
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Supporting DLA letter — £25
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Communication profile — £50
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QbCheck (ADHD screening) — £200
If you are considering applying for an EHCP or are involved in SEND Tribunal proceedings, this report may not be suitable, as those cases require a different format and structure.
Speech Assessment — Exploratory / Diagnostic
£275
A detailed look at oral-motor skills and speech sound production, and whether these affect speech clarity.
We assess how your child moves and coordinates the mouth, tongue and jaw, and analyse speech patterns to identify whether speech is following typical developmental phonological patterns or showing atypical or delayed patterns that may require intervention.
This assessment can identify and diagnose Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), phonological delay, inconsistent and consistent phonological disorder, articulation disorder and dysarthria.
Package includes
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Pre-consultation discovery call (15 minutes)
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Assessment at your home or our clinic (45 minutes–1 hour 30 minutes)
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Speech sound report with advice
Fluency Assessment — Exploratory / Diagnostic
£300
Designed to explore and understand stammering (stuttering), cluttering and other fluency difficulties in children, young people and adults.
The assessment includes a detailed case history, observation of speech across different speaking situations, and analysis of fluency, speech rate, intelligibility, communication effectiveness and factors that may be affecting everyday communication.
Package includes
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Pre-consultation discovery call (15–20 minutes)
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Assessment at your home, our clinic, or remote (1.5–2.5 hours)
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Fluency report
QbCheck (ADHD Screening)
£275
A certified, computer-based ADHD screening assessment suitable for individuals aged 6–60 years.
QbCheck objectively measures inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. The assessment takes approximately 15–20 minutes and can be carried out remotely from home using a computer with a webcam. Results are compared against age and gender-matched normative data and a detailed report is produced.
Attention and impulsivity are measured through a computer-based task, while hyperactivity is assessed by tracking head movements via the webcam. The individual is not recorded or filmed during the assessment.
QbCheck is not a diagnostic assessment and cannot provide an ADHD diagnosis. It forms one part of a wider assessment process and can support discussions with healthcare professionals or an ADHD referral pathway.
Package includes
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15–20 minute computer-based assessment
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Additional questionnaires and background information
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Detailed QbCheck report with normative comparison
Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment
In partnership with Dyslexia Services
Comprehensive diagnostic dyslexia assessments for children, young people and adults, carried out by APC-certified assessors.
These assessments explore reading, spelling, writing, memory, processing speed and phonological processing, helping to identify dyslexia and provide a detailed understanding of an individual’s learning profile, strengths and areas of need.
Outcomes may support applications for reasonable adjustments in education, university and the workplace, alongside informing targeted intervention and support recommendations.
Package includes
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Full written report
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Feedback consultation
For further information, pricing and booking enquiries, please visit Dyslexia Services.
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