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About Suzy

Specialist dyslexia assessment with warmth, clarity and experience

I help families make sense of learning differences and feel confident about how best to support their child.

Suzy Sheppard in graduation gown

I am a specialist independent assessor providing diagnostic assessments and support for neurodivergent children and young people in Somerset, Bath and Bristol. I also offer specialist dyslexia assessments and tuition, helping children and young people make sense of their learning and build confidence.

Qualifications and accreditation

  • Degree in Psychology
  • PGCE in KS2/3 English and QTS
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
  • AMBDA-qualified specialist dyslexia assessor
  • Professional member of BDA, PATOSS and the Dyslexia Guild
  • Current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
  • Fully insured and enhanced DBS up to date

Experience

As an experienced teacher with over 20 years' experience supporting children and young people across a range of educational settings, I understand both how children learn and how schools work.

I spent six years working with the British Dyslexia Association, supporting secondary schools across Somerset and Bristol with diagnostic assessments and exam access arrangements.

Complex learning profiles

Dyslexia often occurs alongside other differences, so it is not uncommon for children to have a more complex or uneven learning profile. I have particular experience supporting learners with differences in attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, processing, coordination, communication and sensory or physical needs.

While I do not formally diagnose all areas of need, I can help you understand what you are seeing, guide you through the next steps and connect you with trusted professionals where needed.

What parents say

Families value clear guidance and a calm process

"Suzy helped us finally understand our child's difficulties. The assessment was clear, thorough and incredibly supportive. We now feel much more confident about how to help."

Parent, Bath

"From the first conversation, Suzy was reassuring and knowledgeable. She made the whole process feel manageable and gave us clear next steps. It has made a real difference for our child."

Parent of Year 5 pupil

"We're really pleased with how Suzy works with R. We've seen clear progress, and he responds well to her calm and supportive approach."

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