Specialist Learning Assessments for Children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire & Online
Understanding your child, beyond the challenges
At Out of the Box Teaching, we believe every child deserves recognition for who they truly are, not just the obstacles they face. Our personalised assessments go beyond checklists and labels to offer meaningful insights, practical support, and a clear, customised path forward for your child’s learning journey.
The Benefits of a Learning Assessment for Your Child’s Development
- A clear understanding of how they learn and interpret the world
- Sensitive identification of both strengths and areas of difficulty
- Increased confidence from feeling seen, heard, and understood
- Tools and strategies that facilitate progress both at home and school
- Progress in at least one academic area they have previously found difficult
- Guidance that provides reassurance for parents and carers
- Key insights parents can share with educators to secure learning and further support
What Makes Our Approach Different
Our approach is rooted in care, curiosity, and expertise. We offer:
- A scientific understanding of learning and child development
- A calm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and heard
- Skills and insights that transfer across school, home, and daily life
- Strong engagement, even for children who’ve struggled with previous support
- Clear, practical next steps — more than findings, a roadmap for progress
Book an Assessment Today
If you’re curious about what’s really happening with your child or what steps to take next, contact us today. Each assessment lasts either 1 or 2 hours and costs from £65. We’re here to help you understand, support, and empower your child’s journey.
Understanding Your Child and Charting the Path Ahead
What Does an Assessment Involve?
We focus on building trust, creating space for self-expression, and identifying strengths and challenges, offering a comprehensive view of your child’s current needs.
Our approach is structured around three key stages:
1. Deep Understanding
More than just observation — we seek insight
We begin with a thoughtful, evidence-based exploration of your child’s learning profile. Instead of focusing only on what’s difficult, we take the time to understand the complete picture — strengths, learning preferences, behaviours, and more.
This includes:
- Evidence-based framework rooted in educational psychology and child development
- Individualised activities tailored to your child’s needs and style
- A strengths-based, compassionate approach
- A calm space where your child feels safe and seen
2. Immediate Support
Practical help begins during the session
Our assessments are more than just observations. Each two-hour session is interactive and supportive, providing real-time strategies that can make an immediate difference.
What to expect:
- A welcoming space where your child can express themselves
- Engaging tasks that show how they learn, communicate, and respond
- Exploration of a current challenge using practical tools
- A boost in confidence and comfort by the end of the session
Many parents share how quickly their child opens up and how empowering it is to finally feel understood. They’re often surprised by how accurately the assessment reflects their child’s overall needs and personality.
3. From Insight to Action
Clear, practical next steps for real change
Following the assessment, we provide straightforward and ready-to-apply guidance. There is no jargon—just expert insight and kind, direct advice you can trust.
You’ll receive:
- A clear, verbal summary of what we’ve learned
- Practical strategies you can start using immediately
- An optional letter of support for schools, local authorities, or EHCP applications (available upon request for an additional fee).
- Expert advice to guide future decisions
We also offer:
- Follow-up consultations
- Bespoke interest-led educational plans
- Targeted tutoring packages
- Parent and school consultations for joined-up support
“From the very first session, it was evident that Katerina was not just a tutor; she was a beacon of patience, creativity, and unwavering support.”
Aisha C. Bristol
“We would highly recommend Katerina to anyone as a tutor and mentor for their child”
Juliet S. Bristol
Who Is This Assessment For?
Our learning assessments are ideal for children who:
- May be neurodivergent (e.g., ADHD, autism)
- Missed significant periods of education
- Are suspected of having learning differences
- Aren’t making progress despite current support
- Children with special giftedness or talents and accompanying learning barriers
Our assessments are especially helpful for parents who want a complete understanding to find the right support for their children.
Assessment Details & Pricing
1 hour session
- Length: 1 hours
- Cost: £65
- Location: Online or in the Bristol area
- Includes: Simple session, summary feedback, and clear next steps
2 hour session
- Length: 2 hours
- Cost: £130
- Location: Online or in the Bristol area
- Includes: Full session, summary feedback, and clear next steps
What Happens Next?
After the assessment, we offer a range of flexible follow-up options to support your child’s development:
- Follow-Up Sessions or 8-Week Tutoring Packages
A deep dive into the results and exploring personalised next steps. - Educational Plan
A bespoke learning strategy that supports your child at home and school - Consultation
Expert guidance for parents, teachers, or carers on how to implement effective, evidence-based strategies. - Letter to School
A clear, professional summary of the assessment to help your child access appropriate support. - Input for Expert Reports
Detailed contributions to multi-agency assessments, referrals, or funding applications.
Why Choose Out of the Box Teaching?
Research-driven approach
- Our approach is based on years of experience and extensive research into teaching methods and child psychology
- We are highly specialised in the educational domain with a focus on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) including:
- Children who can be challenging to engage, with previous interventions proving ineffective
- Children who have received multiple diagnosis falling under the neurodivergent and neurodiverse umbrella, or exhibit related traits
- Children with unique giftedness and concurrent barriers to learning
Building a strong foundation for life
By prioritising the following components:
- Solidify core concepts in Maths and English
- Interest-led interdisciplinary projects to foster deeper learning
- Cultivate creativity and self-expression
- Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving for real-world challenges
- Develop transferable life skills like time management and communication
- Equip with study skills for independent learning success
Exceptional engagement
- Our versatile approach ensures a tailored package to meet your child’s unique needs
- We have demonstrated success where previous interventions have failed
- We assist parents in their educational role and offer homeschool programmes including personalised homeschooling resources, writing skills packs and custom-made illustrated stories
- Our homeschool curriculum spans multiple subjects, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for every student
- Adjusting strategies in response to feedback
- If you opt for an online tutor, we use engaging methods specially developed for online tutoring
A safe space in times of change
- We build nurturing environment that provides a safe space to pause, reset, and transform as learners
- We focus on fostering self-acceptance through innovative approaches
- With expertise in counselling skills for children, utilising arts, movement and body awareness, we encourage creativity and teach self-regulation
- Enhancing Executive Functioning
- Many students experience remarkable shifts, often expressing newfound abilities like writing stories after previously struggling to form a sentence
Book an Assessment Today
If you’re wondering what’s really going on for your child – or what to do next – reach out today. We’re here to help you understand, support, and empower your child’s journey.
What Parents Say
“The assessment really helped us understand our child’s needs better. The follow-up educational plan has made a huge difference at home and school.”
Jane D. Bristol
“Professional, supportive, and insightful. The letter to school helped us secure the additional help our son needed.”
Mark T. Bristol