Diagnostic assessments and accredited training for
Positive Dyslexia
For children, adults, schools and employers across the UK. Assessors based nationally, online or in person.
Assessments and training for students, families, employers and schools
Our assessors are based around the UK, so waiting times are short.
Students & Adults
Full diagnostic assessments for dyslexia and dyscalculia, before and after 16, with short waits for a date.
Children & Parents
Full diagnostic assessments from age 8 or 9, with honest advice for parents on what to do next.
Companies & Employers
Are you meeting the Equality Act (2010) for your employees? We run accredited awareness training and workplace needs assessments for organisations.
Schools & Colleges
INSET training, group screenings and testing for Exam Access Arrangements.
Continuing to raise awareness of dyslexia
At Positive Dyslexia Ltd we offer a range of training and diagnostic assessments for both children and adults in both dyslexia and dyscalculia. For post-16 we look for signs of Dyspraxia and can screen for ADHD.
Assessments are available remotely throughout the UK and worldwide, and in person throughout England and Wales. We also have a team of Workplace Needs Assessors and can train companies to carry these out for their employees.
Katrina has spent nearly 25 years in education and is in her 26th year as a Dyslexia Specialist. She spent 14 years with Dyslexia Action as Principal and Southern Regional Manager, then 4 years with the British Dyslexia Association as Head of Education and Policy.
- 🏆 BDA Award 2018: Above and Beyond
- 📚 Co-author of two books on Dyslexia
- 🎓 SASC Board Member, 2012 to 2020
- ☮️ BDA Accreditation Board, Executive Vice Chair
Our Training Courses
We are an Accredited OCN London Centre offering professional development courses for those supporting dyslexic and dyscalculic learners.
Become a Workplace Needs Assessor
Our OCN London accredited course trains you to conduct professional Workplace Needs Assessments and support employees with dyslexia under the Equality Act 2010.
Learn more → Training: Level 3Level 3 Accredited Dyslexia Training
OCN London and BDA accredited training in supporting learners with dyslexia and dyscalculia, for teachers, TAs, SENCOs and support staff.
Learn more → Training: Level 4Level 4 OCN Accredited Workplace Needs Training
Train as an accredited Workplace Needs Assessor. Our OCN London certified L4 course is aimed at HR professionals, line managers, and specialist assessors.
Learn more →What Our Delegates Say
The course was brilliant, thank you so much! The FB group has also been a great way to meet other professionals.
Excellent training, knowledgeable and extremely supportive. Katrina was wonderful and very professional.
It's been a great four days. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I feel really motivated to crack on. (SR, HR Professional)
Conferences & Events
Our conferences and events bring together specialists, educators and parents.
Positive Dyslexia Conference 2026
Our annual conference, with speakers on dyslexia, dyscalculia and neurodiversity, and time to meet other professionals.
Accredited Training Days
Regular scheduled training days for L3 and L4 courses throughout the year. Contact us for upcoming dates and to reserve your place on our next cohort.
Specialist Masterclasses
Specialist sessions on ADHD, autism, executive functioning, dyscalculia, and EAL with dyslexia, live or as recordings.
What Our Clients Say
An excellent course, fantastic to see so many of our staff engage so thoroughly with what was being discussed. Very useful information from Katrina, excellent structure and pace.
It is self-evident that for you this is more than just a vocation and for parents like me, you are a lifeline of information, hope and strength. I can't begin to tell you how much it's meant.
The report was fantastic! The school have already implemented your recommendations. The teachers are very impressed with the detail of the report.
Thank you so much for getting the report back to us. You encapsulated Emily so well! We are so pleased with the report, it's really given us some great direction.
How to Book
We have assessors and trainers nationally, so we hope to find you a date in the near future.
Get in Touch
Contact us via the form below, email, or phone. Tell us whether you need an assessment, training or workplace support.
We Match You
We'll match you with the most suitable assessor or trainer in your area, or arrange an online session.
Confirm Your Date
We aim to offer dates within three to four weeks. Confirm your booking and we'll send you everything you need to prepare.
Assessment & Report
You receive a detailed written report with specific recommendations.
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