ABOUT ME

Dyslexia Portsmouth has a five star rating and is run by Marilyn Dorey, an experienced SpLD Assessor who has an Assessment Practising Certificate. Marilyn undertakes full diagnostic assessments for dyslexia for students at primary (from 7 years of age), secondary, further education & higher education level, including assessments for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) for university students & for adults in the workplace. Marilyn has a thorough, empathetic and personal approach to assessing & is fully committed to continued professional development.

Marilyn is part-time Head of Dyslexia at a local independent school which is accredited by CReSTeD for its learning provision for pupils with Specific Learning Differences. Previously, she worked as an Exam Access Arrangements Assessor for a large local state school & sixth form & has over twenty years teaching experience. Marilyn has worked as an SpLD assessor for British Dyslexia Association & the University of Sussex.

Professional Qualifications/Memberships

Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) Issuing Body: 0918452 - The Dyslexia Guild
Professional Certificate in Assessment Practice for Dyslexia and Literacy
Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy

QTS - Qualified Teacher Status
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (specialising in English)
BA English & Psychology Upper Second 2:1
Member of ADSHE – Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education
Member of PATOSS – Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties
Member of the Dyslexia Guild
Member of BDA – British Dyslexia Association
CRB checked

email: dyslexiaportsmouth@hotmail.com