Specialist dyslexia support for children in Pocklington and East Yorkshire
One-to-one help with reading, spelling and confidence, for ages 7–16, with or without a diagnosis.
£50 an hourSchool-day sessionsFree 20-minute call
"It has been wonderful to watch our son become more willing to try things without feeling worried about making mistakes."
How it starts
Five simple steps, with no commitment before the call
- 1Free 20-minute callWe talk about your child and what you are looking for. By phone or video, with no obligation.
- 2Agree what suitsWe agree whether the support is suitable, and where sessions will happen: usually at school, sometimes at home.
- 3First sessionIt includes a placement screening, so the programme starts in the right place for your child.
- 4Weekly sessionsIndividual, hour-long sessions, in person, during the school day.
- 5Review and decideWe review progress together and decide next steps. You choose whether to continue.
How I can help
Support built around your child
Specialist reading and spelling support
1-1 structured literacy intervention (DALP)
Weekly, hour-long sessions, in person during the school day, using the structured, multi-sensory Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP), individually tailored for ages 7–16.
Travel, individually prepared resources, feedback and progress reviews are included. Pay monthly or in blocks of six sessions.
Learning Needs Assessment Optional
A two-hour assessment for ages 6–16, if you would like a fuller picture of your child's strengths and barriers to learning. You receive a written report with recommendations within two weeks.
Not a dyslexia diagnosis, and not needed before support begins.
Diagnostic assessments are planned for 2027. They are not available yet. Join the diagnostic waiting list to hear when bookings open.
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What families and schools say
"Natalie assessed my son at school, he was at first very reluctant to participate as he dislikes speaking with new people. He is diagnosed with ADHD and this brought challenge to his assessment also, affecting his concentration and movement. Natalie managed both of these obstacles with patience and skill, and in the end they successfully complete his assessment together. Communication with Natalie both during and post assessment was excellent."
"We are incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement our son has received from Natalie. From the very beginning, she has been patient, understanding and genuinely caring, creating a positive and supportive environment where our son feels comfortable and confident. The sessions have helped not only with reading, spelling and learning strategies, but also with building his confidence. We have seen such a positive difference, and it has been wonderful to watch our son become more willing to try things without feeling worried about making mistakes. Natalie keeps me updated with everything she is going to teach each week and then how each session has gone. This is super helpful as we are keen to know what he's learning. Natalie likes to make the session fun and engaging as this is how our son learns best. Natalie is full of praise and he looks forward to the lesson each week. As a parent, it is reassuring to know that your child is being supported by someone who truly understands dyslexia and takes the time to find approaches that work for them as an individual. We cannot thank her enough for all the hard work, patience and dedication. We would highly recommend them to any parent looking for specialist dyslexia support."
"Natalie is really nice, fun because she plays games with me & she helps me when I get words wrong. I like doing the sessions with her."
"I am extremely happy with the support and approaches used by Natalie when helping us to support pupils at our school. I would strongly recommend Natalie and her fantastic skill set. She was sensitive to our pupils' needs, and her reports have allowed us to support our pupils in the best possible way."
"Natalie provides a calm, professional and child-centred approach when working with pupils, carrying out individual assessments to help identify specific areas of need and inform appropriate next steps. Her work supports schools in developing a clearer understanding of learners' strengths and barriers, ensuring that pupils receive the right support at the right time. She builds strong rapport with children, creating an environment where they feel at ease and able to engage fully throughout the assessment process. Schools value her clear insights and the practical value of her findings in supporting effective provision planning."
About me
Hello, I'm Natalie
I live in Pocklington, East Yorkshire, and I've worked with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities for 15 years, across primary, secondary and specialist settings, and in NHS children's speech and language therapy and Local Authority educational psychology.
I aim to empower children to take charge of their literacy challenges by teaching them to understand how they think and learn, and supporting them to identify the strategies that suit them best.
I am based in Pocklington and work with families within about 20 miles, including York, Market Weighton, Driffield and Beverley.
More about meQualified and checked
- Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy Difficulties (Level 5)
- Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (Level 7)
- MSc Psychology
- Member of the British Psychological Society and the Dyslexia Guild
- Enhanced DBS, on the Update Service
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Public liability insurance
Not sure where to start?
Free guides for families
If you are wondering whether your child may be dyslexic, start here. These are free to read, download and share with school.
Schools and assessors
Working with your school or assessment team
If you work in a school or assess children, there is a page on how the support works in school, who it suits and how families can be referred.
For schools & assessorsIf your child is finding reading or spelling hard, let's talk.
Book a free 20-minute call. There is no obligation.
