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Anna Frendo
Specialist dyslexia teacher and assessor
Experience
I have 20 years experience working with children and young people, from those in the early years learning to talk and making their first letter marks, through to teaching A-level. I currently work both for the local authority (BHCC) and as an assessor for independent schools. I have recently worked for several years as a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) in a large maintained secondary school in East Sussex and prior to that I was a specialist teacher for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). I have supported children with complex needs as well as academically able, high achieving students.
In 2014, I trained as a specialist dyslexia assessor and tutor and qualified with distinction. My experience enables me to work confidently when more complex learning profiles arise and I have developed links with professionals in local schools as well as others working privately. I regularly complete additional training and I invest in the the newest testing materials, providing me with a broad range of resources from which to personalise the assessment process.
Approach
I begin by seeking to understand what a child or young person wants to achieve and then using their strengths to support them to overcome areas of weakness. Ensuring children and young people feel happy and have fun while they are with me, is essential as is a creative approach to problem solving. This enables me to build self esteem and support the children and young people that I work with on their journey to independence.
Getting in touch
If you would like more information about how I may be able to help your child, please call me on 0788 625 8534, email me, DyslexiaInspire@gmail.com or use the form at the end of the page.
TESTIMONIAL
Sarah and Lola
"Finding Anna was like breathing a sigh of relief for our family! Having spotted some discrepancies between our eight year old daughter's verbal and written skills, and begun to realise that learning to read was a bit trickier for her than other children, I approached Anna for advice. She is so knowledgeable, and also kind and patient - taking lots of time to listen to my observations and concerns. My daughter had a pre-assessment session so that Anna could have a first understanding of whether to go for the full assessment, and then a few months later she had the full assessment in which Anna confirmed that she has Dyslexia. We received a full and detailed report about the way our daughter learns and processes information, including recommendations for how we at home can support her, and how the school should too. Anna even phoned our SENCo to scope out what the school had on offer to help. I cannot recommend Anna highly enough - as a parent I have found it hard to navigate the school system and push for what my daughter needs. But with Anna it has been a very different experience, she has given time and space to explore our daughter's specific profile, celebrate who she is and look for a positive way forward."
What to expect...
Assessments and lessons take place in the cabin in my garden. The full assessments normally take between 3 and 4 hours, it is a good idea to bring a snack and a drink as we always have at least one break. The pre-assessment session is one hour. Please be aware that parents need to leave their child for the assessment unless it is arranged in advance that you will stay due a child's needs. I always spend time settling a child in and helping them to relax prior to working with them. Many of the activities involve word games, puzzle and listening to sounds in words - it isn't all reading and writing which can be reassuring for some children to know.
4 hr
575 British pounds
2 hr
200 British pounds
1 hr
55 British pounds
2 hr
Price varies
1 hr
60 British pounds
Ginny the greyhound
.... and Stella our new addition. Stella is a little "allsorts" and is quite lively so usually just says a quick hello to those who love dogs!
Understanding Dyslexia
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia exists on a continuum and every person with dyslexia is different. It is broadly considered that 10% of the population are dyslexic. The Rose (2009) definition of dyslexia has been widely adopted by professionals and organisations specialising in dyslexia,
"Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed. Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut off points. Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia. A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded intervention."
The benefits of understanding dyslexia?
Thinking differently can bring enormous benefits, we only have to look at the influence of many successful people with dyslexia to recognise this. Many dyslexic people show tremendous strengths in other areas. It is a privilege to support children and young people to overcome their difficulties and recognise their strengths.
The British Dyslexia Association has a wealth of information about dyslexia.
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Contact Anna Frendo using the links below or the contact page at the bottom.
Consulting Reviews
Reviews
Miracle worker.
I can't recommend Dyslexia Inspire highly enough.
My child has progressed rapidly.
Highly experienced.
Amazing resources and adapts the lessons to my child's needs and ability.
Has made school maths and grammar work that was impossible and boring in class into fun, accessible, understandable and memorable.
The lessons are the highlight of my child's week.
Links really well with my child's school/teachers and other private professionals my child sees.
Tom - parent
Over the past couple of years, Anna has been an incredible help to us as a school and to me personally in my role as SENDCO. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which she has generously shared with me when I was new to the role. Several times in the last year, she has come to assess our students for their examination access arrangements. Her thorough approach and warm manner with the students have made the process more streamlined and productive and the students feel confident that she has their best interests at heart and will champion the need for adjustments to suit their needs. I am very grateful to have this working relationship with Anna.
Olivia Pianet
SENCo
Lewes Old Grammar School
The report is very comprehensive and I am very thankful, although it does confirm what I already suspected, but then also so much more. It is really nice to read the kind comments and that he has some great qualities, that when the time is taken people can see.
Once again - thank you so much. I really feel I have something very professional that I can now use as a starting point for support at home and at school.
Sarah
Parent
Anna is instantly likeable and right away I felt that she was the right person to assess our son for dyslexia. The finished report was beyond thorough and we were staggered with the amount of detail and observations it contained. Our 9 year old son now goes to see Anna once a week for one-to-one support for his dyslexia. He loves going there and we have had no complaints despite his lesson being at 5:30pm on a Monday evening! I thoroughly recommend Anna as she is not only very professional, knowledgeable and caring but she has been able to help us coordinate appropriate support within the school setting. Anna I cannot thank you enough, we are forever grateful.
Amelia and Gus
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONALS
Siobhan Naumann has many years of experience supporting children with their learning. Her tutoring business, Learn Believe Succeed, offers small group study sessions that provide students with the skills for successful independent study.
Some children have co-occurring difficulties and need support from other specialists.
I have worked with Lucy Sanctuary when supporting children on the autistic spectrum, she is also an expert in ADHD and I would recommend both Lucy and Compass Psychology in Brighton.
I have spent much of my career using the outdoor classroom and holistic learning experiences to support young people and have worked with Hayley Cox in that capacity. She is very experienced and offers a range of forest school sessions near Lewes.
If you are unsure whether a dyslexia assessment is appropriate, I am very happy to discuss this with you and to to suggest alternative pathways or professionals when it is best to do so.
Believe Learn Succeed - Group Tuition
Siobhan offers group sessions for students - modelling effective study skills and guiding them as they tackle homework, prepare for tests, and revise for exams. She provides students with strategies to fill gaps in understanding, creating confident independent learners. Using the metacognitive approach (learning how to learn), she works alongside students, trialling different techniques until they feel secure in their personal learning style. Her philosophy encompasses growth mindset and the 'whole child' approach.
Lucy is a specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Cognitive Behaviour Practitioner (CBT) who works with children and young people who are on the Autism Spectrum.
Lucy is very highly qualified and offers a wide range of services, including autism assessments, training and support. She works within the team at Compass Psychology. Compass are a group of experienced professionals specialising in the assessment and therapeutic support of autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young people and adults. Please click on the links if you would like to find out more.
Hayley is an "outdoor educator" with a wide range of experience of special educational needs and learning differences. She uses the forest environment to engage young people, to support their learning and to build confidence. She works from a beautiful private woodland near Lewes that is a SSSI site.
Please click on her name to find out more about her wealth of experience.
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