Kate Worrall
Specialist Teacher and Assessor of Dyslexia
WELCOME
At Kate Worrall Dyslexia, we are dedicated to transforming the educational journey for individuals with dyslexia through full diagnostic assessments, tailored recommendations and expert guidance. Join us in unlocking the potential of every learner and creating a supportive environment for success!
Now open for full diagnostic dyslexia assessments
(booking for February 2025)
About Me
Qualifications - I am a qualified Specialist Teacher and Assessor of SpLD/ Dyslexia (holding Level 7 Post Graduate). I hold the Assessing Practising Certificate (APC) and an up-to-date AMBDA. The APC underpins my dyslexia assessor’s qualifications and competence, enabling me to undertake full diagnostic assessments for SpLD: Dyslexia. I am also a member of PATOSS.
I have been a SENCO for six years, holding the post-graduate NASENCO qualification.
Me and my daughter, Jess
About
What is Dyslexia & SPLD?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty (SPLD). This is an umbrella term that is often used in schools to describe difficulties in certain skills. It is different from General Learning Difficulties, a term used to describe pupils with difficulties in all areas of learning. Many practitioners prefer the term “Specific Learning Difference” because it describes a pattern of strengths and weaknesses; there are often positives from having dyslexia as well as negatives.
Does my child have dyslexia?
Reading
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Slow reading
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Trouble blending
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Misreads simple words or omits words
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Struggles to understand what they have read
Phonological Awareness
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Struggles to remember graphemes
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Trouble blending
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Trouble segmenting
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Struggles to see the digraphs and trigraphs in words.
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​Struggles to hear syllables and rhyme.
Writing
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Written work does not match their verbal ability
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Messy work with lots of crossing out.
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Poor punctuation and use of capital letters
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Some letter reversals
Organisation and Memory
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Poor organisation
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Difficulty following instructions
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Struggles with sequences - months of the year, multiplications
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Poor working memory - difficulties with mental arithmetic, remembering number sequences.
Spelling
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Persistently poor spelling despite intervention.
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Uses mainly phonological spelling attempts
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Mis-spells the same word in different ways. ​
Strengths
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Strong problem-solving skills.
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Creative and imaginative minds.
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Excel at sports
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Good visual ability, verbal skills (or both)​
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Physical (Kinaesthetic) learners​​
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Kayleigh, Mum of Frazer, Age 8
"I have cried - stupid as that may sounds. Thank you so much, your work is impeccable and it will make the world of difference to him for the remainder of his education and on going life, and the support and understanding people have of him. I can’t begin to express my appreciation. Those children who attend your school are so lucky to have such a incredible Senco let alone the children you do assesments for." Kayleigh, Mum of Frazer, age 8
Sophie Church, Mum of Daniel, Age 9
"Kate really put Daniel at ease, and really explained the process so well. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Matt, Dad of Molly, age 14
“Thank you so much, this has been a very smooth process and now Molly has her diagnosis, not just for school but for the future. It has really helped Molly understand who she is and how her mind works.”