For many children/young people, using additional assessments, e.g. standardised reading test, will help clarify their needs and monitor progress. 

This section suggests assessment tools that schools might use to learn more about the child/young person’s difficulties within the four broad areas of need.

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Communication and interaction

Cognition and learning

Standardised reading tests- accuracy and decoding scores

Standardised spelling tests

Standardised phonological skills test

Handwriting

Standardised mathematics test

Working memory

Social, emotional and mental health

Physical/sensory difficulties