About Us

Our Approach

We believe every person is unique with a bright future ahead of them. Our aim is to see each individual happy and thriving as they build on their strengths and work towards their potential.

Through consultation and training, we support schools and other agencies to enhance their understanding of, and provision for, those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Taking a thorough approach, our advice, support and assessment methods address the individual needs of children and adults within the home and learning environments.

We have an established reputation for our caring approach, range of expertise and informative reports. We will always go the extra mile.

All our staff are highly qualified, fully insured and equipped with current DBS and safeguarding training. The company's working practices are fully GDPR compliant.

We are committed to

Preventing harm and abuse in all its forms.
Safeguarding all children, young people and adults in our care.
Following all safeguarding laws and guidance.
Having policies and procedures in place that value and respect the rights of all.
Making sure our workers follow our agreed ways of working.
Taking appropriate care when choosing and appointing the people who work for us.
Supporting, training, and equipping those who work for us to do so safely.
Empowering those we work with to tell us if they are experiencing harm.
Supporting anyone in our organisation who is affected by abuse.
Contacting the police if any allegation are made that suggest a criminal offence may have been committed.

Meet the Team

Dianne Allsup

Lead Specialist Teacher and Assessor.

BSc (Hons) Psychology,

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE),

MA (Special Educational Needs),

PG Dip (Dyslexia Research and Practice).

Approved Teacher Status with BDA

Associate Member of British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)

Assessment Practising Certificate with PATOSS

Dianne is our company director. She draws on her 30-year career in education, together with her experience as a parent, to further inform the wealth of professional skills and knowledge that she shares with parents, schools and other specialist agencies.

Initially training to teach children in KS1, she then gained further qualifications and extensive experience in advising, assessing and planning the provision for a wide range of special educational needs across the primary and secondary age groups; this has included the SENCo role in a number of schools and being a specialist teacher for the Local Authority.

Sally Walker-Smith

Specialist Dyslexia Assessor and Teacher

BEd (Hons).

PG Cert. (Specific Learning Difficulties)

Approved Teacher Status with BDA

Associate Member of British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)

Assessment Practising Certificate with British Dyslexia Association

Philosophy for Children

With over 25 years’ teaching experience (Foundation to Y6), including 7 years as Inclusion Manager and SENCo in a large inner city primary, Sally has acquired training and expertise in providing for a wide range of specific learning needs such as dyslexia, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Wave 2 therapeutic provision, attachment and trauma and the needs of children who have been fostered and adopted. Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children, Sally is committed to finding creative, workable solutions to best meet the needs of all pupils.

Sally currently works part-time as a primary teacher in Greater Manchester, where she has previously held roles of SENDCo and Designated Lead for care experienced pupils. This keeps her fully aware of the demands of the current curriculum and the climate of modern-day teaching.

Kate Blundell

Specialist (SpLD) Teacher and Assessor

Master’s (MA) in Specific Learning Difficulties

Master’s (MSc) in Psychology

Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA and AMBDA FE/HE)

Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)

PG Cert and PG Dip Dyslexia and Literacy

PG Cert Language and Literacy Development

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education Studies

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Society for Education and Training and Dyslexia Guild

Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society

PATOSS Professional Member

Kate is a specialist teacher and assessor and a former SENCo. Her background includes conducting and managing diagnostic assessment and exam access as well as a range of assessment and support services in schools and post-16 settings. Having worked for a local authority specialist support team delivering outreach services to primary and secondary schools, Kate has extensive experience of planning and delivering specialist intervention programmes and multisensory teaching. She is committed to providing the best possible support for learners and schools.

With over two decades’ experience working in education, Kate now works part-time for a dyslexia professional body, passing on her knowledge and expertise to other assessors. She also delivers postgraduate qualifications to trainee dyslexia and dyscalculia specialists, and SENCos.

Emma Salt

Specialist Dyslexia Assessor and Teacher

BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature

Qualified Teacher Status, Primary Education

Reading Recovery Teacher Status

Approved Teacher Status with the British Dyslexia Association

Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)

Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)

Emma has over 20 years of experience in the primary education sector, having worked as a class teacher, a Reading Recovery practitioner, and leader of literacy interventions . She has a wealth of knowledge and skills relating to assessment, planning and delivering intervention programmes. Emma has supported many young and vulnerable learners to reach their full potential.

In more recent years, Emma became a qualified assessor and specialist teacher, providing diagnostic assessments, personalised tuition and support for parents. She has also worked widely as an independent consultant in schools: assessing, teaching, guiding intervention provision and advising staff. Emma’s approach is creative and individualised, focused on supporting every learner to overcome barriers and celebrate their talents. She is committed to providing the best possible outcomes for pupils, parents and schools.

Nicola Shaw

Specialist Art Teacher

BA (Hons) Art: Practice and Theory (2:1) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Applied Art and Design (11–19) Drawing and Talking qualification CIM Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM) Chartered Marketer

With a background spanning art and design education, marketing and digital leadership, I bring a broad range of creative and professional experience to my role as Specialist Art Teacher. I have over 15 years’ experience across marketing, training and education, including teaching GCSE Applied Art and Design and GCSE Art and Design in secondary education, as well as teaching at Level 7 Marketing in higher education. I have also delivered creative workshops across primary, secondary and college settings.

My experience includes supporting teachers to introduce 3D printing into education, helping them develop new approaches to engaging and inspiring learners. I am passionate about the role of creativity in learning and the opportunities it provides for self-expression, exploration and personal development. I believe in recognising each learner’s individual strengths and creating opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop their skills and experience success in their learning.

Tiffany Coles

Tutor

BMus in Music (1st Class)

‘A’ Levels in Maths, Chemistry, History and Music

GCSEs : Maths, Chemistry, History, Biology, Physics, Statistics, French, English Language and Literature

Tiffany works with Dianne to support those experiencing difficulties with mathematics up to GCSE level. Tiffany has experience in helping young children within instrument lessons and orchestras. Together with a strong maths background, she delivers sessions with a focus on encouraging self-confidence and creative thinking.