Functional Learning & Support Profiles (Educational Pre-Assessment)

Clear insight into how your child learns with practical support for home and school.

If your child is struggling with reading, spelling, writing, attention, maths, confidence, or school anxiety, it can be difficult to know what to do next, especially if you’re waiting on assessments or support pathways.

A Functional Learning & Support Profile is an educational, non-diagnostic pre-assessment designed to build a clear picture of your child’s learning strengths and needs and to provide practical next steps that can be used at home and shared with school.

Waiting for assessment?

Many families are on long waiting lists for formal diagnostic assessments.

An Educational Pre-Assessment also known as a Functional Learning & Support Profile provides practical educational insight and recommendations so supports can be put in place now, while you wait.

This is not diagnostic — it is designed to guide support, strengthen home–school communication, and provide clear next steps.

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“WHO THIS IS FOR”

This service is ideal for families who want clarity and practical support, particularly when:

✅ A child is struggling with reading accuracy, spelling or written work

✅ Schoolwork is causing stress, anxiety or emotional overwhelm

✅ Progress feels slow despite effort and support

✅ You are awaiting further assessments and need guidance now

✅ Your child has a diagnosis but needs more specific learning support

✅ Parents and school want a shared understanding of learning needs

You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to put supports in place.

“WHAT IT IS?”

An Educational Pre-Assessment also called a Functional Learning & Support Profile is a structured educational assessment process that helps to identify:

a child’s learning strengths and preferred learning style
areas creating difficulty (e.g. literacy, spelling, written expression, maths)
barriers to learning (e.g. processing speed, working memory, confidence, anxiety)
practical supports and strategies that make learning easier

It is designed to guide supportive planning and next steps for home and school.

Important note: This is a non-diagnostic educational service. It does not diagnose dyslexia/ADHD/autism and is not an Educational Psychology assessment. It provides educational insight and practical support.

“WHAT’S INCLUDED”

Each Learning Profile includes:

✅ Parent consultation (background, concerns, strengths, learning history)

✅ Review of relevant school information and work samples (where available)

✅ Structured learning session / observation with the child

✅ Educational screening tasks (where appropriate)

✅ A written Functional Learning & Support Profile Report

✅ Practical recommendations for:

Home support
Classroom support
Reasonable accommodations
Confidence and anxiety-sensitive learning strategies

✅ Feedback session to talk through results and next steps

Sarah-Anne, Parent of a Primary School Pupil

“While we were waiting for further assessments, this process gave us clarity and direction. The report was easy to understand, practical, and really helpful to share with the school. We felt far less lost afterwards.”

“WHAT YOU RECEIVE”

What you will receive:

✅ A clear written report summarizing learning strengths and needs

✅ Practical recommendations that can be applied immediately

✅ School-friendly guidance and wording to support planning and communication

✅ Next steps guidance (including when further assessment/referral may be helpful)

“IN PERSON OR ONLINE”

Learning Profiles can be completed:

In person (Gorey / Kilanerin area)

Online via Microsoft Teams

Many families choose a blended approach, for example:

parent consultation online

child learning session in person (or online if preferred)

feedback session online

We will choose the option that best suits your child.

“WHAT IT IS / WHAT IT ISN’T”

This IS:

Educational, practical and strengths-based

Neurodiversity-affirming and child-centered

Designed to guide home and school supports

Focused on reducing overwhelm and supporting learning confidence

This IS NOT:

A diagnosis

An Educational Psychology report

A clinical or medical assessment

A replacement for formal diagnostic assessment (if required)

PRICING

Functional Learning & Support Profile: €350 per child

This includes:

consultation

learning session

written report

feedback discussion and guidance

(Additional meetings such as school planning meetings or report updates can be arranged separately if required.

“What happens next?”

Once you enquire, the process is straightforward and supportive:

Send an enquiry using the form below
Initial parent consultation (to discuss concerns, strengths and learning history)
Learning session / observation with your child (in person or online)
Report writing – Functional Learning & Support Profile created
Feedback session – recommendations explained clearly + next steps agreed

The aim is to create clarity, reduce overwhelm, and support learning confidently at home and in school.

F.A.Q

Do you diagnose dyslexia/ADHD/autism?
No. This is an educational, non-diagnostic profile. It provides practical insight and learning recommendations and may guide decision-making around whether further assessment is needed.

Will the school accept this?
Schools often find the recommendations very useful for support planning. While it does not provide a diagnosis, it can support communication and clarify learning needs in a practical and structured way.

Does my child need to be anxious-free to take part?
Not at all. The process is calm, supportive and paced to suit the learner. Anxiety and confidence are always considered as part of the learning picture.

How long does it take?
Typically 1–2 weeks depending on appointment availability and how quickly background information is returned.

Do I need input from school?
It’s helpful where possible, but not essential. We can proceed using parent consultation and work samples if needed.

Can we do tutoring without this assessment?
Yes. Tutoring can be booked independently. Some families begin with tutoring and complete a Learning Profile later if more clarity is needed