Keen To Learn

Helping Dyslexic Learners Thrive

My name is Fiona Keen, and I am a qualified Dyslexia Assessor and Specialist Teacher with over 30 years of primary teaching experience. I hold an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and am an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA). I specialise in assessing and supporting children aged 7-15 with Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Dyslexia.

Face-to-face assessments in the child’s school (with permission) or in my home in Potton, Bedfordshire.

A detailed report with recommendations tailored to your child’s needs.

Realistic, classroom-friendly strategies to support learning and development.

My name is Fiona Keen, and I am a Dyslexia Assessor with an Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC) and an
Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) Level 7 to assess and teach pupils with the Specific
Learning Difficulty, Dyslexia, pre-16.

I have been a Primary school teacher for over 30 years, and I am the mum to two boys, one with dyslexia and one with ASD.

If you agree with several statements below, your child may have dyslexia or a learning difficulty.

Is your child strong in some areas but finds other areas challenging?

Do they find it difficult to ‘sound out’ words when reading?

Do they add or miss out words when reading?

Do they find it hard to answer questions about the story?

Do they struggle to spell words accurately, even after practising them for a spelling test?

Do they spell phonetically?

B.Ed (Hons) The Early Years of Schooling

Qualified Teacher Status

SpLD Assessment Practicing Certificate

Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)

Certificate Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties

AMBDA Level 7 Accreditation

Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia Assessment & Teaching

Accredited Teacher Status Level 7

Accredited Teacher Status (Level 7) for Dyslexia Support

The benefits of an assessment

A dyslexia assessment can be incredibly beneficial for a child as it provides a detailed understanding of their specific learning strengths and weaknesses.

This understanding allows for tailored support and interventions, such as specialised tutoring or accommodations at school, which can help the child keep up with their peers. Knowing that their struggles are due to dyslexia and not a lack of intelligence can significantly boost their confidence and self-esteem.

Additionally, early identification and intervention can prevent long-term academic struggles and support the child's emotional well-being by reducing frustration and anxiety.

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