About me!
Hello, I’m Francesca, a qualified teacher and Level 7 specialist dyslexia assessor with over 10 years’ experience working with children and young people with a range of learning needs.
Throughout my teaching career, I have developed a strong understanding of how children learn and the importance of providing the right support to help every child reach their potential. I am passionate about helping children understand their individual learning profiles, recognise their strengths, and build confidence.
I provide thorough, child-centred dyslexia assessments in the comfort of your own home, creating a calm and supportive environment where children can feel relaxed and show their true abilities. My aim is to help families gain a clearer understanding of their child’s strengths, challenges, and the strategies that can support them moving forward.
Building Rapport
We start with informal conversation to lower anxiety, ensuring the child feels comfortable and ready to engage.
Child-Centred Methodology
My approach is rooted in creating a safe, calm environment where children feel heard and supported throughout the assessment process.
Tailored Pace
Assessments are broken down into manageable chunks with regular breaks, following the child's natural pace and energy.
Strengths-Focus
I focus on uncovering what the child *can* do, building confidence while identifying areas for targeted support.
Qualifications
BA Hons primary education (1st class)
Level 5 in dyslexia education (UCL)
Level 7 in dyslexia assessment (UCL)
Masters in dyslexia (UCL)
Safeguarding
Enhanced DBS checked and fully insured. Committed to the highest standards of safety and child welfare during every interaction.
Why Trust Me
Experience
Over 10 years of experience in educational settings, specialising in neurodiverse learners and tailored diagnostic assessment.
Client Impact
We couldn't be happier with the progress our daughter has made since working with Francesca. From the very beginning she created a friendly, supportive environment that helped our daughter feel comfortable and confident.
Francesca’s knowledge and understanding of dyslexia have been invaluable and she always tailor each session to our daughter's individual needs. The improvement in her reading has been amazing not only is she reading much more fluently but her confidence has grown enormously too. She now approaches reading with a positive attitude instead of feeling anxious or frustrated.
We are so grateful for the patience, encouragement, and expertise Francesca has shown throughout. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely caring dyslexia tutor.
Parent of a Student
Francesca is a very calm and capable tutor who has helped my daughter immensely. She is patient and encouraging and we can see the difference her sessions have had and continue to have. I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone wishing to support their child’s dyslexia journey.
Parent of a Student
Francesca is an amazing tutor. She supports my autistic son and he is progressing so well. She is able to make a very positive relationship with children with additional needs. I will recommend her as a tutor for children with special needs. Thanks Francesca.
Parent of a student