Online dyslexia and literacy assessment and tuition plus inclusive learning support for learners, parents, teachers and schools internationally.
Is your child struggling with reading, spelling, writing and/ or attention? Is this impacting their learning progress?
Claire Simpson, qualified international SENCO, and certified dyslexia and Literacy diagnostic assessor and therapist - with 30 + years teaching in British international schools - works online and face-to-face with learners age 6-17.
As well as diagnosing specific learning difficulties, Claire creates and delivers completely personalised online support programmes, including Orton Gillingham-based structured literacy, so that learners can enjoy confident and measurable progress towards independent reading, spelling, writing and access to learning.
Claire also supports schools and teachers online in developing systems, processes, and with teacher workshops and materials for delivering and measuring effective inclusive learning.
What our clients say…
Parents
“Claire, you have quite truly changed her whole outlook on learning. The confidence you have given her has been transformative".” Mum, J.
“Knowing that Claire was there to support Toby gave me a real sense of security. Parents, carers and guardians need someone not only to recognise their child's struggles but to reach out to others that have the young person’s best interests at heart. Claire does this with an open heart! She is an encyclopaedia of strategies and methods that creates a bridge for everyone. Can't thank you enough x” - Mum, Ann.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude for leading Vera for all these years. Thank you very much for your invaluable support!” - Mum, Yana
“Thank you again Claire for your outstanding help all the way.” - Mum, Gemma.
Learners “Claire listened to me. I felt understood and recognised. She gave me confidence to tackle the stuff I thought was impossible. And she did it with a smile and a laugh. Thanks Claire. Will give you a cheers as I graduate in July with a degree in biochemistry from UEA x” - Learner, T.
Schools “Claire has a fantastic understanding of cognitive child development. The systems she created, supported our very wide range of learning needs, ranging from children who were entering an English medium school with no command of the English language, to children with specific learning needs. I would have no hesitation in recommending Claire either to a concerned parent or to a school who want to improve their current provision. She is an impressive individual who will go above and beyond to support learners to benefit from extra support during their learning journey. - Head Teacher, David.
Teachers “Claire was inspirational; her guidance and support allowed me to thrive in my career and aspire to reach my full potential as an inclusive learning specialist teacher. She always welcomed new ideas and paid attention to details. She motivated all her learners to bring out the best in them. Claire always worked in collaboration with all her learner stakeholders to close all gaps in their learning journey. Claire is a professional, caring, and a highly-knowledgeable SEND coordinator.” - Specialist Teacher, Esraa.
Let’s get personal.
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SLS tuition is highly personalised.
Each learner’s literacy support programme is personally planned to close the specific literacy skills gaps that are identified for that learner. Depending on the learner’s age and diagnosis, the gaps may encompass anything from beginner reading, spelling and writing skiils, through to closing skills gaps towards passing English Language at ISEB Common Entrance and at GCSE levels. At each level, SLS applies up-to-date Science of Reading and Structured Literacy cumulative learning research evidence so that SLS learners may achieve their literacy skills potential.
SLS Structured Literacy programmes
The SLS Orton-Gillingham based Structured Literacy programmes are for learners who struggle with phonics, reading and spelling, whether or not they have a diagnosis of dyslexia. Globally this is the most sought-after English literacy intervention because it is the most thorough, measurable, and successful. At SLS the structured literacy programme is completely personalised for each individual learner.
SpLD Literacy diagnostic assessment
The earlier a child with dyslexia is diagnosed, the more effective inclusive learning is likely to be. A diagnostic assessment can help to improve everyone’s understanding of a child's learning strengths and needs and can give recommendations that are tailor-made for individual learners.
English Language GCSE support
Claire has many years’ experience teaching English Language and English Literature at UK I/GCSE and GCE Advanced Levels. Her past students have gained IGCSE Best in World exam results. Claire now provides individual support for the UK’s Edexcel and CIE English Language I/GCSE syllabuses - for both English mother-tongue, and English 2nd language learners.
Reading Comprehension and Extended Writing
Reading and writing are multifaceted and reciprocal skills that involve language comprehension as well as word recognition - progress in one will strengthen progress in the other. Personalised reading and writing programmes are therefore often taken by advanced Structured Literacy programme learners.
What to expect
Initial assessment activities establish a learner’s reading and writing strengths, interests, and needs. Materials are then integrated with the targeted strategies to play to a learner’s strengths, and engage their specific interests while developing their reading and writing skills.
