About

About me – Halina Connolly

I’m passionate about supporting children and young people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. Using the latest research-based methods, I provide clear, thorough assessments and practical recommendations that schools accept and parents can trust.

Before the assessment, you’ll receive a few short questionnaires to complete. These help me build a full picture of your child’s strengths and challenges, so please return them as soon as possible, they form an important part of the detailed report you’ll receive.

If you have any questions at any stage, I’m always happy to help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

My Qualifications and Experience

I am a certified dyslexia assessor and experienced educator:

  • Certified Dyslexia Assessor (SpLD APC, Patoss)

  • Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)

  • AMBDA Level 7 specialist qualification in teaching and assessing dyslexia and literacy difficulties

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology

  • PGCE in Primary Education

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties (AMBDA)

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Accredited ATS specialist in dyslexia and literacy support

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

  • Paediatric First Aid trained

  • Enhanced DBS certificate

  • 24 years of experience in education as a primary teacher, senior leader and SENCo across three local authorities

  • Former Specialist Leader in Education (SLE) for SEND

  • SASC-compliant diagnostic reports, fully aligned with the 2024 Delphi definition of dyslexia