Assessment Centre | The Unicorn School

At The Unicorn Trust, we understand that every child learns in their own way. Many families come to us because they see their child’s curiosity, imagination and potential, but also sense that something isn’t quite working. Our assessments provide clarity, reassurance, and guidance so you can support your child with confidence.

Our Assessment Centre runs separately from The Unicorn School. Some families start with an assessment to better understand their child’s needs, while others are exploring specialist education options. Wherever you are in your journey, we are here to help. Please note that an assessment with us does not guarantee a place at The Unicorn School. Admissions to The Unicorn School have their own process and criteria, and our assessments are just one tool to inform your decisions.

We hope this helps you feel informed and ready to explore what is best for your child.

How We Can Support You

We offer two specialist assessments for children aged 8–16:

Full Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment – £600 + VAT
Full Diagnostic Dyscalculia Assessment – £600 + VAT

Our assessments are carried out by highly experienced specialists. Each assessor holds a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), is enhanced DBS checked, and works daily with children who think and learn differently.

What the Assessment Journey Looks Like

Our Assessment Centre operates one day a week for administration, triage, and bookings, so when you reach out, please allow us a little time to respond with care.

Assessments take place termly, usually on a Saturday or Sunday, at our Ock Mill site. A full assessment run either from 9:00am–12:30pm (dyslexia) or 9am-2:30pm (dyscalculia), including a break.

Before the day, you’ll be introduced to your child’s assessor. We gather information through short parent and school questionnaires to understand your child’s strengths, challenges and learning history, helping us build a thoughtful and complete picture of who they are.

On the day, families are welcome to stay onsite or explore Abingdon’s nearby cafés and shops.

Ready to Begin?

If you’d like to book an assessment or simply talk through your child’s needs, please complete the contact form.

We look forward to supporting your family and being part of your child’s learning journey, at whatever stage you find yourself.

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Please describe any possible signs of dyslexia/dyscalculia noted by yourself or your child’s school:

Has your child had a recent sight test (within the last 6 months)?

Does your child ever experience words moving, looking blurry, or seeing two of each word when they read? If yes, please give details:

Is your child’s hearing within normal limits?

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Does your child experience any emotional regulation or anxiety difficulties? If yes, please give details below:

Does your child have any other diagnoses, e.g. ADHD, ASD.

Does your child have general learning disabilities alongside reading and writing difficulties? The definition of general learning disabilities is explained here https://patient.info/doctor/general-learning-disability

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