• Open University, Understanding Autism (2021)
• Dyspraxia /DCD in the Pre and Post 16 years (PATOSS, 2021)
• Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Level 7 Diploma in Assessing and Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) (2011-2012)
• Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) (2010-2011)
• Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Level 3 Course for Teaching Assistants supporting learners with specific learning difficulties, Specialist Tuition Support (2010)
• University of Surrey, Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), Business Economics with Computing (1991-1995)

• I am a Specialist Teacher Assessor educated at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity (HADC).
• I have worked with adults and with children of all ages, both in a school environment and in private settings, providing literacy and numeracy support. I also have experience in teaching English to foreign nationals with specific learning difficulties. I carry out full diagnostic Specialist Teacher Assessments, as well as assessments for exam access arrangements.
• My priority is to provide high-quality assessments and reports that meet current testing and reporting guidelines and include tailored and individualised recommendations.
• I have a keen interest in making spelling fun and accessible to everyone and have co-authored the book Anyone Can Spell It.
• I strongly believe in celebrating neurodiversity and in challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

• Thanks to my eldest's passion for exotic animals, I am slowly learning to overcome my fear of snakes!
• I can walk for miles and miles and miles.
• I love books, camping and live music festivals and events.

Surrey