Educational psychologist assessments for schools in Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding areas
Dr Aimee Swithenbank works in partnership with schools to provide in-depth educational psychologist assessments of children’s learning needs and barriers to their education.
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An assessment pinpoints the underlying learning needs, highlights the child's strengths, and establishes what support they need to make progress in their learning and education.
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Assessments are holistic and can cover a range of factors that can impact on learning and access to education, such as:
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Social communication differences (ASC)
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Language and understanding
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Cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills
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Literacy and dyslexia
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Maths and dyscalculia
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Social skills and friendships
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Attention and executive functions (ADHD)
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Emotional factors affecting learning (e.g. low self-esteem and high anxiety)
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Impact of physical and sensory needs (visual/hearing impairment) on social inclusion, access to education and learning
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Where appropriate, Dr Swithenbank can can formally diagnose specific learning difficulties (dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia).
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If signs of ADHD or ASC are observed, Dr Swithenbank can provide practical strategies to support these needs in school, but a formal diagnosis requires a referral to a multi-disciplinary team for a neurodevelopmental assessment.
How we work and what to expect
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Before the assessment, parents and school are invited to complete background questionnaires. This helps Dr Swithenbank to plan an assessment that is tailored to the learner and addresses the presenting concerns.​
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The assessment typically involves standardised tests of academic and cognitive ability, as well as any other standardised tests or informal activities deemed appropriate for addressing the presenting concerns. Dr Swithenbank will also talk to the learner about their views on school, their strengths and current difficulties.
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After the assessment Dr Swithenbank holds a meeting with teachers to discuss the findings, plan next steps and agree actions.
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Within 2 to 3 weeks of the assessment Dr Swithenbank will send a written report, which summarises the assessment findings and includes recommendations for addressing any identified learning needs. It can be prepared in the style of psychological advice if the school is intending on submitting it with an EHCP application.
Contact Us
aimee@swithenbankpsychology.co.uk
For all new enquiries, the best way to contact Dr Swithenbank is by email.
​In your email please include your name, the age of the person to be assessed, a brief outline of your concerns and the type of work you are interested in.
School-commissioned educational psychologist assessments for schools in Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge and North London
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Colchester
Chelmsford
Braintree
Ipswich
Woodbridge
Bury St Edmunds
Sudbury
Haverhill
Stowmarket
Southend-on-Sea
Great Dunmow
Basildon
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Remote educational psychologist assessments available for schools across the UK
Parent
"I experienced a very professional and compassionate approach by Aimee to the assessment of my son. She gave a helpful feedback session and comprehensive report which we were able to share with the school. I would recommend Aimee to any parents who are seeking an assessment to understand and support their child’s needs within an education setting."
Parent
"Honestly I couldn’t be happier with the service provided. Professional from start to end, the whole process felt easy and most importantly my son was comfortable and at ease. The report was very thorough and helped myself and others understand his way of learning. I would definitely recommend your services and just wish I had done it sooner."
Parent
"Very knowledgeable assessment carried out. Was very happy to leave my child for the assessment. Excellent feedback and detailed report."