Maria has over 28 years experience within the education and teaching profession. Having qualified in 1995 from Trinity College, Carmarthen University of Wales. Maria gained a Bachelors in Education with Honours in Primary Education and then furthered her studies with additional postgraduate specialist assessment and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) qualifications. She is continuously updating her expertise & professional development. Currently she’s engaged in continuous professional development in the field of Dyslexia, Literacy and SpLd (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia & ADHD). Maria also has a wealth of experience in teaching and working with children and young people with Autism and Aspergers syndrome.
Maria has worked extensively across both the primary and secondary sector as Special Educational Needs Co ordinator (SENCO) for several years . She has managed & trained large staff teams, held the role of Specialist Advisory Teacher and Systems Leader for Additional Learning Needs at Senior Local Authority level. She has mentored many aspiring students and newly qualified teachers in the area of special educational needs including advising on the JCQ updates and requirements. She has a sincere and deep passion for supporting all individuals with additional learning needs including those in public care needing specialist assessment and learners with complex and co occurring difficulties.
More recently Maria was co-founder of a large specialist tuition and assessment centre although now specialises in providing specialist Dyslexia and literacy tuition, along with detailed specialist cognitive and diagnostic assessments for a variety of purposes. This includes assessments for the consideration of Access Arrangements/reasonable adjustments in GCSE & ‘A’ Level examinations, DSA or Disabled Students Allowances in settings such as schools, universities; colleges; public service industries and much more.
Maria is also a specialist consultant & advisor for Dyslexia & Literacy difficulties and provides specialist advice, support & training for parents, students and professionals. She holds Approved Teacher Status with the British Dyslexia Association and is DBS checked, registered with the EWC, SASC & BPS and a full member of PATOSS and Member of the Dyslexia Guild (MDG). If you have any concerns relating to your child making progress or if you are returning to study yourself and require advice on a suitable way forward, it’s never too late to seek expert advice or gain a formal diagnosis, (if eligible). Contact us today to find out more, we’ll be more than happy to assist……..
Specialist diagnostic assessments are offered from 7 years to adults returning to work or study. Assessments can be tailored for a wide variety of purposes including college, public services, university etc. We can also provide full diagnosis if eligible….
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Our Specialist Teacher holds an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), Postgraduate qualifications in SEND & Dyslexia (SpLd’s) has Approved Teacher Status with the BDA and is trained at Masters Level in a variety of Dyslexia interventions with great results. Also registered with SASC & PATOSS and is a Member of the Dyslexia Guild. You’ll be in very experienced and knowledgeable hands…..contact us today…..
Professional services to support applications for Statutory Assessment, progress reports, new school transition and a wide range of other purposes. If you require Specialist advice relating to Dyslexia and have concerns about your child’s learning …please get in touch……
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Are you concerned about your child’s progress at school or college? Are you unsure of their attainments? Are they reaching their true potential? Contact us for an initial consultation.
We can act as Independent expert for Dyslexia, Literacy and Additional Learning Needs. Over 24 years experience including several years as Specialist Teacher/Assessor, SENCo and at Senior Inclusion service level. We can provide SEN Tribunal evidence if requested…..please seek Specialist Legal Advice …we can recommend an outstanding Education Law Department….
Specialist Dyslexia, Literacy, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia and Additional Learning Needs training for a wide range of audiences, across the UK.
Does your child have all the support they are entitled to? Your child could be considered for extra time or many other reasonable adjustments. Please note the JCQ Regulations are updated Annually and you’ll need to be aware of how these may impact……College and University will require evidence of Dyslexia and/or learning need(s)…….Ask us for advice today…..
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