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Description
About the Practice
When GCSE English, spelling, or written work is draining your child's confidence, a general tutor may not be enough. Dyslexia Manchester Karen Barber offers dyslexia-aware support from a Level 7 SpLD practitioner with BDA ATS and PATOSS credentials. This is a strong fit for families who need literacy support that understands both school pressure and the emotional weight children can carry.
Clinical Expertise
Dyslexia & SpLD Literacy Support
GCSE English Confidence & Writing Skills
Study Strategies for Learners Aged 8-16
Why Work With Us?
Specialist Dyslexia Credentials: Level 7 SpLD training, BDA ATS and PATOSS registration give parents a clearer signal that the support is grounded in dyslexia-specific teaching, not generic tuition.
Confidence-Led Learning: Sessions are designed to reduce shame around reading and writing, helping learners rebuild trust in their own ability one skill at a time.
Online & Face-to-Face Access: Support is available around Greater Manchester, Lancashire and online, giving families more flexibility when school days are already stretched.
Category
Location
Fees / Price Range
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Assessment Tools / Approach
Structured dyslexia-aware tutoring, study strategies and compassionate literacy support
Sensory Needs Support
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Daily Living Skills
Study routines, planning, confidence, homework independence and everyday learning strategies
School Support
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SEND Specialisms
Dyslexia, literacy, GCSE English support, study strategies and SpLD learning support
Subjects
English, literacy, writing, spelling, reading, GCSE English Language and Literature
Tutor Qualifications
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in SpLD; BDA ATS and PATOSS registration
Safeguarding / DBS
Current DBS certificate
Session Format
online, face-to-face
Age / Key Stage
Primary, Secondary, GCSE / post-16
EHCP / SENCO Target Support
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