PATOSS Professional Member
Mr Ed Garnham BA(Hons), DipPsych, PGCE, CertEd (SpLD), CertEd (SLD/PMLD), DipCBSS, MBPsS, PPM
Dyslexia and SpLD Assessments in Nottinghamshire
Professional, friendly assessments for children, students and adults.
Hello, I’m Ed. I'm a registered specialist assessor with over 25 years’ experience in education, SEND and mental health.
I provide comprehensive assessments for dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties in Nottingham and across the UK.
Fee: £500 • Report normally within one week
Not sure whether you need an assessment?
Start with a free, no-obligation conversation. I’ll listen to what’s concerning you and help you decide whether an assessment is the right next step. Sometimes it isn't.
25+ years' experience
Working in education and supporting children, young people and adults with SEND.
1,000+ assessments
Extensive experience assessing dyslexia and a wide range of specific learning difficulties.
Highly Qualified specialist assessor
PATOSS registered with a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and much more.
Friendly, personal service
You deal directly with me before, during and after the assessment.
Clear, practical report
Your report explains the findings in straightforward language, with recommendations relevant to you.
Find out more:
PATOSS APC Holder &
Professional Member
(Since 2017)
To ensure that reports and diagnosis provided may be used as evidence for formal support such as DSA or Access to Work, assessors must be registered with a current Assessment Practising Certificate, requiring regular CPD and evaluation for renewal with PATOSS, BDA, Dyslexia Guild, or be an HCPC registered Educational Psychologist.
A broader approach to assessment
Sometimes there’s more to explore: It could be maths, attention, coordination, memory or other areas that don’t quite make sense yet. Your assessment is shaped around you and the questions you want answered.
The aim isn’t just a diagnosis or a label. It’s to help you understand yourself, or your child, a little better: recognising strengths, making sense of difficulties, and understanding why some things may have felt harder than they should.
Most importantly, you’ll leave with practical recommendations that can make life easier.
And there’s no rule that says an assessment can’t be enjoyable.