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Parents
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Next Step Assessments
Understanding minds, Unlocking potential.
Assess
Clear literacy and maths assessments exploring strengths and areas of difficulty, including possible SpLDs.
Understand
Helping you make sense of strengths, challenges, and learning style.
Support
Practical recommendations and next steps that make a real difference.
Specialist assessments for specific learning differences
Clear assessments. Practical next steps.


Next Step Assessments provides professional, evidence‑informed assessments to help individuals and families better understand learning differences. We work with children, young people, and adults who are seeking clearer insight into their learning profile, whether for school, work, or personal understanding.
Our assessments are thorough, individualised, and strengths‑focused. We aim to help people understand how they learn best, alongside clear, practical recommendations that can be used with confidence at home, in education, or in everyday life. All assessments are carried out by highly qualified specialists, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and a supportive experience throughout.
We know that seeking an assessment can feel daunting and often comes from a need for answers and reassurance. Our service is designed to feel clear, supportive, and accessible at every stage. We take time to explain findings in plain language and focus on practical next steps that can be put in place straightaway.
Whether you are a parent seeking clarity for your child, a young person, or an adult wanting to better understand your own learning, our aim is to provide insight that builds confidence, understanding, and positive progress.
27
Years working in Education
3000+
Bseline Assessments
500 +
Specific Learning Difficulties Assessments
14
Years as a specialist assessor
Our Assessment Process page

Step 1: Background Information Form
Before the assessment, we ask you to complete a detailed but straightforward form about the individual being assessed.
This form helps us understand:
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Educational or work background
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Current concerns and difficulties
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Strengths and areas of confidence
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Any previous support or assessments
The information you provide allows us to tailor the assessment to the individual and ensures that the time spent together is focused and meaningful.

Step 2: The Assessment
The assessment itself is carried out by a qualified specialist in a calm, supportive environment. It is structured but flexible, and paced to suit the individual.
During the assessment, we explore areas such as:
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Reading and literacy focussed skills
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Writing and spelling
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Memory and processing
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Maths focus
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Learning strengths and challenges
There are no pass or fail outcomes. The aim is to understand how the individual learns best.

Step 3: The Assessment Report
Following the assessment, a written report is provided. For a Baseline Assessment, the report offers a clear overview of strengths and areas of difficulty, with practical recommendations for support.
A full literacy or numeracy focussed assessment report provides a more detailed evaluation and, along with indivisualised, comprehensive, evidence‑based recommendations suitable for education and workplace settings. We are happy to advise on which report is most appropriate for your needs.
Clear, professional assessments you can trust
Our assessments are designed to provide clear understanding, evidence-based insight, and practical guidance. Every individual is assessed with care, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Specialist Expertise
Assessments carried out by qualified specialists with experience in literacy and or numeracy and related learning differences.
Personalised Approach
Every assessment is tailored to the individual, recognising strengths as well as areas of difficulty.
Clear Written Reports
Detailed, easy-to-understand reports with practical recommendations for education, work, and everyday life.
Supportive and Professional
A calm, supportive process designed to put individuals and families at ease from start to finish.