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About Lancashire Dyslexia Specialists

Fulfilling potential through specialist dyslexia assessment and support

Lancashire Dyslexia Specialists provides specialist dyslexia diagnostic assessments, exam access arrangement assessments and study skills support for young people, students and adults. Services are available face-to-face in Lancashire and remotely online where appropriate.

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We understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming. Many individuals and families arrive at assessment after a long period of uncertainty, frustration or unanswered questions. Our aim is to provide a professional, supportive and clear assessment experience that helps individuals understand their learning profile and access the right support.

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Specialist assessment and reporting

 

We specialise in dyslexia assessment for individuals from Year 9 onwards, including learners in school, college, university, apprenticeships and the workplace. Diagnostic reports can support personal understanding, education planning, Disabled Students’ Allowance applications, Access to Work discussions and workplace reasonable adjustments where appropriate.

 

Assessments explore the individual’s pattern of strengths and difficulties across literacy, cognitive processing, learning history and current impact. Reports are written clearly, with practical recommendations that can be used in education, study or work.

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Study skills and workplace support

 

Alongside assessment, we provide specialist study skills support for higher education students in receipt of Disabled Students’ Allowance, as well as strategy-based support for individuals in the workplace.

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Support may include:

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  • planning and organisation

  • academic reading

  • assignment structure

  • written expression

  • revision and exam strategies

  • note-taking

  • time management

  • assistive technology strategies

  • confidence and independence with learning

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Who we work with

 

Lancashire Dyslexia Specialists supports:

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  • young people from Year 9 upwards

  • college and university students

  • adults seeking a dyslexia assessment

  • employees seeking workplace support

  • individuals applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance

  • individuals exploring Access to Work support

  • schools, colleges and training providers

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Face-to-face and remote services

 

Assessments and support can be delivered face-to-face in Lancashire or remotely online, where appropriate. Remote assessment suitability is considered before booking to ensure that the format is appropriate, reliable and accessible for the individual.

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Why choose Lancashire Dyslexia Specialists?

 

Lancashire Dyslexia Specialists offers a professional, supportive and strengths-based approach. The aim is not only to identify whether dyslexia is present, but to help each person understand what their profile means and what support may help them move forward.

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You can expect clear communication, careful assessment, accessible explanations and practical recommendations.

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Ready to take the next step?

 

If you are unsure whether you need a full dyslexia diagnostic assessment, exam access arrangement assessment or study skills support, please complete an enquiry form, and we will advise on the most appropriate route.

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Rachael Fielding, specialist dyslexia assessor and tutor

Who you’ll work with

 

Rachael Fielding founded Lancashire Dyslexia Specialists in 2018 and works with every client directly. She has 20 years’ experience of teaching and supporting learners in further and higher education, including specialist dyslexia roles at Accrington and Rossendale College, Leeds Arts University and Leeds Beckett University, and teaching on postgraduate SEN and National SENCo Award programmes at Edge Hill University.

 

Qualifications and memberships

  • Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) issued by the Dyslexia Guild, listed on the SASC register

  • PG Cert Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia), Edge Hill University

  • MSc Psychology, Leeds Beckett University

  • PGCE (Adult Literacy), University of Bolton

  • Member of the Dyslexia Guild and Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society

  • Currently completing a PhD at Lancaster University on AI and specialist learning support in higher education

© 2026 Lancashire Dyslexia Specialists, Accrington, Lancashire.

SASC (SpLD Assessment Standards Committee) - find an assessor
Member of the Dyslexia Guild
Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society
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