Welcome to Ellwood Education

Unlocking potential

Specialising in diagnosing children with dyslexia and adults with specific learning difficulties. Our thorough pre-16 and post-16 assessment processes also consider the signs and symptoms of neurodiversity.

Let us help unlock your unique strengths and potential.

  • Formal Assessments for Children (9-15)

    Getting a formal assessment for your child can provide a comprehensive understanding of their learning profile. The assessment will cover handwriting, spelling, writing and reading skills, numeracy, cognitive ability, and general underlying ability.

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  • Formal Assessments for Students (16+)

    You can undergo a diagnostic assessment if you are studying for GCSEs, A’Levels, or pursuing higher education. This will give you insight into your strengths and weaknesses and develop effective study strategies to support your learning.

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  • Access Arrangements

    Access Arrangement Assessments are shorter than full assessments and are not intended to diagnose dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties. They do not usually assess general ability.

    Access Arrangements may include extra time, a reader or scribe, a laptop and/or supervised rest breaks for formal examinations.

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  • Support for Professionals

    We regularly liaise and collaborate with schools (state and independent), colleges and universities.

    We provide comprehensive support to teachers and other educational professionals throughout the assessment process.

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Happy Clients

  • Whilst I was initially anxious about my child being 'assessed' or 'diagnosed' the process was smooth, seamless and surprisingly enjoyable for my daughter. Margaret is great with children and we now have an action plan to help my daughter succeed.

    Ali (Mum of 9yr old)

  • My son is now thriving, thanks to Ellwood Education. He has so much more confidence in himself and recently passed his exams with flying colours - although, more importantly, with far less stress! We couldn't recommend Margaret highly enough. Thank you.

    Julie (Mum of 11yr old)

  • I've been living my life thinking I was a failure or 'stupid'. Now, thanks to the process of understanding myself better, I am able to see that I've just been a square peg in a round hole for years! It's such a relief to know my strengths and understand why I've struggled up until now.

    Dan (24yr old student)

Famous People with Neurodiversity

  • Richard Branson

    DYSLEXIC

  • Greta Thunberg

    AUTISTIC

  • Will.I.Am

    ADHD

  • Daniel Radcliffe

    DYSPRAXIC

  • Whoopi Goldberg

    DYSLEXIC

  • Tim Burton

    AUSTISTIC

“If you have children with dyslexia, the greatest gift you can give them is the sense that nothing is unattainable. With dyslexia comes a very great gift, which is the way that your mind can think creatively.”
- Orlando Bloom

"When Margaret described my child's profile and explained why she has been experiencing challenges with reading and writing, everything became crystal clear. A light bulb went off in my head and suddenly, so many pieces fell into place. I couldn't believe how accurately she understood my child in such a short time. I now feel a deep sense of relief and hope for the future. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart."

— Aisha, Parent of 12 year old