Dyslexia Services in Essex

 Specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) is an umbrella term used to cover a variety of difficulties which can range in their severity.   Dyslexia is the most commonly known difficulty. It affects both written and spoken language. It occurs due to difficulty with information processing particularly sounds in spoken words, visual and auditory perceptual skills as well as working memory.  The main specific learning difficulties include: 

• Dyslexia - difficulty with reading and spelling
• Dysgraphia - writing difficulties
• Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Delay (DCD) - fine and gross motor planning difficulties
• Dyscalculia - extreme difficulty with understanding numbers
• Learning difficulties typically affect an individual's motor skills, information processing and memory.

Emily Hale Dyslexia Services works with children from age 4 to 11 for tuition and can assess individuals from age 8 to 18 years. 

 I offer both informal dyslexia screenings and full formal assessments, depending on your child’s needs. A screening is a shorter, informal process that helps identify possible signs of dyslexia. While it doesn’t provide a diagnosis, it offers valuable insights into your child’s learning profile, along with practical recommendations for support at home and school. A formal assessment, on the other hand, is a detailed, diagnostic evaluation. It explores areas such as memory, processing speed, reading, and writing, and results in a comprehensive written report. This can confirm whether your child has dyslexia and includes clear guidance for next steps, including school support and exam access arrangements if needed.  A formal diagnosis is valid for life, including for DSA at university.  

  If your child is struggling with reading, writing, spelling, or retaining information, it can be difficult to know whether tuition alone is enough or if a full assessment is needed. I offer an initial informal screening which can help identify whether there are indicators of dyslexia. From there, I can recommend the best next steps—whether it’s targeted tuition, further monitoring, or a formal diagnostic assessment. Every child is different, and I’m here to help you make the right choice based on your child’s individual needs.  

 Emily Hale Dyslexia Services is committed to protecting your information and keeping it securely. Our privacy policy explains about the type of data we collect about you when you contact us and how we store, handle and keep that data safe.

If you have any queries about this privacy policy and how we use your information you can contact us by emailing: emilyhale.dyslexiaservices@gmail.com 

Protecting your data

When we collect or process your personal data we are regulated by the UK General Data Protection Regulations and we are responsible for that information.

What information do we collect from you?

We need to hold your personal information so that we can provide services such as advice, support, assessment and training to you or to keep you informed about services that may be of interest to you.  This may include:

• Your name and address
• Your email address of telephone number
• Information about you or your children from school, college, university, employer or other professionals
• Financial information if you are buying goods or services

How do we use your personal information?

We use your personal information to:

• Provide the services and products that you have asked us for
• Provide you with advice, support and services in relation to dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions in education or the workplace
• Send you information that we think may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving these at any time.

Who might we share your personal information with?

• We will not share your personal information with anyone unless this is explained to you at the time we collect the information, you give us your permission to or we are legally required to do so.
• With your consent we may share information with third parties which may include:
  • Specialist teachers, assessors or other professionals so that they can support you
  • Education Providers
  • Employers

How do we store your information?

Any personal information you give us will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation which applies across the European Union, including the United Kingdom and we are responsible as controller or processor of that personal information

How long will we hold your personal information?

• We will hold your information for as long as is needed to provide you with the services that you have requested.
• We are required to keep diagnostic assessment reports up to the age of 25 for children under 18 or for 7 years for adults.

If you wish to contact us with any questions about this privacy policy or the information we hold about you, please contact us by email.