Hi, I’m Rachel Robinson.
Dyslexia Assessor and Specialist Teacher
I have over 20 years of experience teaching in primary schools, including being a Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO).
As an assessor and specialist teacher, I am passionate about removing barriers to learning and enabling pupils to reach their full potential. Throughout my professional career, I have worked with learners with a range of additional needs and have developed a wealth of experience supporting them to enjoy their learning.
My career began following my degree in Psychology, where I chose the path of teaching, which led to my passion for supporting children in their learning. I worked in a variety of different primary school settings, including inner city London and an international school, and I have now settled in a primary school in Ealing. I have experience leading different subject curriculum areas as well as the position of Year Leader. Using my psychology background, I developed an interest in teaching pupils with additional needs. I became a SENCO to help pupils and families access greater support to ensure all pupils met their potential.
Being a wife and mother to a dyslexic husband and son furthered my passion to become highly skilled in supporting learners with dyslexia. I trained at Helen Arkell to be a specialist teacher and assessor, where I can use my skills to unlock potential and help learners use their strengths to achieve and be successful.
My Approach
Positive
Encouraging
Kind
I want to get to know your child as part of the assessment and understand their strengths and difficulties to personalise my report and recommendations.
I use games and fun activities to put children at ease and to help them feel relaxed in order to get the best from every learner.
Every child’s thoughts and opinions are valued and always incorporated into an assessment. Ensuring they feel positive about their strengths and interests is part of the process. Providing opportunities for them to share their strategies and discuss their difficulties helps me understand how they learn best.
Qualifications
SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (Patoss)
Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD, Helen Arkell
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD, Helen Arkell
National Award for SENCO (NASENCO), UCL Institute of Education
PGCE Primary UCL Institute of Education
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Cardiff University
Professional Affiliations
Associate Member of Patoss
Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
Enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring Service) and registered with the DBS update service
Up-to-date public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance
Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Up-to-date and regular training with the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC)
