Assessment & teaching
Kim Smith
Kim aims to make assessment relaxed, friendly and supportive, giving people time to ask questions and feel heard.
Dyslexia assessment & specialist supportUnderstanding Dyslexia.
Understanding Dyslexia.
Find your way forward.
Personal support for children, students and adults. Online across the UK, and face-to-face in Devon, Somerset and the West Midlands.
Book a free 30-minute conversationNot sure what you need? That’s what the conversation is for.
What brings you here?
You can start with what matters to you.
01 · Understand
I think it might be dyslexia
Find the right assessment for you or your child.
Explore this option →02 · Build confidenceI’m looking for specialist support
Explore literacy teaching, tutoring and study skills.
Explore this option →03 · PrepareI need exam access arrangements
Find the route for students, families and schools.
Explore this option →Closer than you thinkSpecialist assessment.
Specialist assessment.
Wherever you are in the UK.
Online assessment opens up another way to access Dyslexiam. Kim will talk through your circumstances and help you decide whether online or face-to-face assessment is appropriate.
Explore online assessment →Face-to-face locations include Ilfracombe, Torquay and Somerton, with Emily covering Birmingham, Solihull and Warwickshire.
A clear route to your next step
Start with a conversation
Talk about your concerns and what you hope to find out.
Plan your assessment
Relevant background information helps Kim plan your assessment.
Understand the findings
The assessment explores your learning profile. A full report is provided where applicable.
Discuss next steps
After the report, Kim talks through the findings and recommendations, with time for your questions.
People who take time to understand
Specialist tutoring
Regina Steven
Individual needs, confidence and independence are at the centre of Regina’s teaching.
Assessment & specialist tuition
Emily Allington
Over 15 years’ teaching experience in the UK and Hong Kong, with assessment and tuition shaped around the learner.
Kind words from clients
“She made both my daughter and me feel at ease throughout the assessment process.”GaelleParent · Child diagnostic assessmentRead their experience Close their experience
Kim was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and helpful. She made both my daughter and me feel at ease throughout the assessment process. The report was completed promptly, explained thoroughly and gave us a much clearer understanding of my daughter’s needs. It has been a real help to our family, and we are very grateful for Kim’s support.
“I felt listened to and supported throughout, and she explained everything clearly, which made what could have felt quite daunting much easier.”HollyChildren’s author · Adult assessmentRead their experience Close their experience
Kim made the whole assessment process feel comfortable and straightforward. I felt listened to and supported throughout, and she explained everything clearly, which made what could have felt quite daunting much easier. I found the assessment really helpful and came away with a much better understanding of myself.
“She is making great progress and genuinely enjoys the fun, engaging lessons.”JohnParent · Online tuitionRead their experience Close their experience
Lessons with Kim have been one of the most worthwhile investments we’ve made in our daughter’s education. She is making great progress and genuinely enjoys the fun, engaging lessons. Kim makes learning enjoyable and helps her feel more confident in her abilities.
Start with a conversation, not a commitment.
A free 30-minute conversation gives you space to ask questions and talk about the difficulties you’re experiencing. Kim can then recommend the appropriate next step.
Book a free 30-minute conversation