About Me
My name is Ellen Whitefield and I am a Level 7 Specialist Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor. I offer diagnostic dyslexia assessments and specialist dyslexia tuition from my home in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.
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Qualifications:
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BA (Hons) Marketing with Business Information Systems (First Class)
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Level 5: Certificate in Dyslexia: Literacy, Support and Intervention: British Dyslexia Association
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Level 7 Diploma: Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/ SpLDs: Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
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​​I offer specialist dyslexia tuition and formal dyslexia diagnostic assessments from my home in Gerrards Cross for children from the age of 8 - 15 years. I can also conduct the assessment at your child's school if that is preferred.
As well as offering a diagnosis, the assessments are designed to uncover strengths and challenges, informing the development of personalised strategies and recommendations to be put in place at home and at school. ​
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Membership
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Professional member of the British Dyslexia Association
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Full member of PATOSS
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SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
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Other
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DBS checked
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Professional Civil Liability Insurance
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Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office
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Dyslexia Assessments
I offer comprehensive diagnostic dyslexia assessments which involve the collection of background information from the family and school, as well as a range of tests to assess various literacy and cognitive skills. I provide detailed reports outlining the findings and recommendations for support, as well as confirmation of a diagnosis of dyslexia where relevant.
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Fee: £510
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Specialist Dyslexia Tuition
I am a British Dyslexia Association accredited specialist teacher, providing first class 1:1 specialist dyslexia tuition for children and young people with dyslexia and dyslexic-type tendencies.
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Fee: £65 per hour
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Areas covered
Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter, Chalfont St Giles, Beaconsfield, Denham, Amersham, Little Chalfont, Marlow, and surrounding areas.
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​Dyslexia assessments in Buckinghamshire.
Testimonials
"All the work she’s done with Ellen has significantly improved her school work and confidence. I cannot thank Ellen enough for all the hard work and dedication she put into our daughter".
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"Ellen was a great help with my daughter who is dyslexic. I can highly recommend Ellen as an English tutor".