DYSLEXIA
SOUTH EAST
Specialist Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Support in East Sussex & Kent


We offer dyslexia assessments and support in Tonbridge, Hildenborough, Hadlow, Paddock Wood, and East Peckham.
Dyslexia South East provides high-quality diagnostic assessments and personalised learning support in Tonbridge and surrounding areas. We specialise in identifying specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and delivering practical recommendations that schools and families can implement immediately. Our experienced assessors understand the unique challenges children face and work closely with parents and teachers to promote long-term success.
If you’ve been searching for effective dyslexia support, you’re in the right place. We believe that every child has an amazing brain and deserves a learning approach that works for them. Whether you're concerned about slow reading, spelling issues, low confidence, or exam struggles, our full diagnostic reports are designed to uncover strengths and support needs.
Assessments can take place in your own home or at a local venue in Tonbridge or Hildenborough, Hadlow, Paddock Wood, or East Peckham. We’re here to make the process as stress-free and empowering as possible for families across Kent and East Sussex.
Services Available | Price |
|---|---|
Full Dyslexia Assessment and Formal Diagnosis* (in person) | From £575 |
Travel To You (Price Band C) | add £50 |
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.
