What qualifications do I need to look for when arranging private assessment?

[LuckyLopez]

My ds's teacher wants him assessed through school for dyslexia. It's so slow though and teacher has mentioned getting a private assessment.

What or where do I need to look for when arranging this?

There a test centre in Kings Cross - London.

I believe it is quite expensive though foe diagnostics as there are a couple I think: Psychological - done by and Educational Pstchologist
other being done by a Specialist Dyslexia Practitioner/Teacher

There a test centre in Kings Cross - London.

I believe it is quite expensive though foe diagnostics as there are a couple I think: Psychological - done by and Educational Psychologist
other being done by a Specialist Dyslexia Practitioner/Teacher

Thank you. Kings cross is quite far for us to travel but thanks for the rec.

Any advice please?

I'm not sure where you are Op. A friend of mine recommended the Helen Arkyl Centre in Guildford. There is also a different centre in Bristol that I have heard is good.
Maybe contact a Dyslexia charity. They often have helplines and can explain in more detail.

I'm in slough.

What you are looking for is a qualified Educational Psychologist or a PATOSS assessor. You can Google PATOSS and Association of Educational Psychologists to find someone local to you. I am in the Harrow area if you want some numbers over this way.

British psychological society has a searchable register by area and will say if do private work. You don't actually need to be in the bps to practise though.

Thank you. It very complicated for someone who knows nothing about these things.