DYSLEXIA
SOUTH EAST
Specialist Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Support in East Sussex & Kent
We can carry out Dyslexia Assessments in Gillingham, and surrounding areas including Rainham, Chatham, Twydall, Hempstead
Dyslexia South East is proud to support the community in Gillingham, offering professional assessments for children who may be struggling with reading, writing, memory, or concentration. Our services are fully compliant with current SASC guidelines and are carried out by qualified specialist assessors.
Whether your child is already receiving support or you're just starting to explore what dyslexia might mean for them, we offer compassionate, evidence-based guidance. We work with schools across Gillingham and the surrounding area, and our detailed reports are accepted by educational institutions and exam boards.
Appointments are by arrangement only, ensuring a calm, one-to-one setting that puts your child’s needs first.
Services Available | Price |
|---|---|
Full Dyslexia Assessment and Formal Diagnosis* (in person) | From £575 |
Travel to you (Price Band D) | Add £75 |
Full Dyslexia Assessment and Formal Diagnosis* (remote/online) | From £575 |
Dyslexia Screener (remote/online) | From £95 |
Travel Price Bands Explained
We aim to make the assessment process as accessible and convenient as possible. Assessments can take place at our office, or we are happy to travel to you at your home, school, or workplace. Travel arrangements for assessments are outlined in the banding map below.
Home Visit Coverage:
Travel Band A:
(includes £25 travel expenses)
Travel Band B:
(includes £35 travel expenses)
Travel Band C:
(includes £50 travel expenses)
Travel Band D:
(includes £75 travel expenses)
Meet your local specialists
Our specialists assigned to your local area are:
Director, Founder and Lead Assessor
Trudy Golding
Based in East Sussex, Trudy has over 30 years teaching experience and is a qualified and highly experienced SENCO, specialist dyslexia teacher, and Level 7 qualified dyslexia assessor. She holds the AMBDA qualification and is a member of PATOSS.
Trudy specialises in identifying learning differences and producing clear diagnostic reports with practical recommendations.
She has extensive experience working with complex learning profiles and co-occurring needs, helping learners better understand how they learn and access the support they need.
Trudy is also the driving force behind Dyslexia South East CIC, our not-for-profit community project.
Dyslexia Specialist
Emma Blackburn
Currently based in Kent, Emma is a highly experienced specialist dyslexia assessor who trained at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Emma has extensive experience assessing for the British Dyslexia Association and through her own consultancy, supporting families and adults across East Sussex and Kent.
Emma is passionate about creating opportunities for learners with specific learning differences and helping individuals better understand their learning profile.
Emma's assessments focus on identifying strengths as well as areas of difficulty, with clear guidance to support learners in education and everyday life.