Online Academic Assessment for Children

Independent reading, writing and maths assessment with a personalised academic plan

Gain a clearer understanding of your child’s current academic attainment, learning strengths and areas requiring further support.

This headteacher-led online academic assessment examines your child’s performance in key areas of reading, written English and mathematics. The results are professionally interpreted alongside their age, school reports, curriculum history and educational circumstances.

Families receive a detailed Academic Performance Report, a personalised six-month Educational Action Plan and a 60-minute consultation to discuss the findings and agree practical next steps.

The service is designed for families in the UK and internationally, particularly those considering a school transition, international relocation, entry into British education or additional academic support.

Complete assessment package: £750

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Is your child working at the expected academic level?

School reports do not always provide parents with the clarity they need.

A report may describe a child as meeting expectations, progressing appropriately or performing well without explaining exactly what they can do, where gaps exist or how their performance relates to another curriculum.

This can be particularly difficult for internationally mobile families whose children have:

• moved between different national curricula;

• attended more than one international school;

• experienced gaps or repetition during a school transition;

• studied in more than one language;

• received conflicting feedback about their progress;

• appeared capable but performed inconsistently;

• required greater challenge than their present work provides; or

• prepared to enter a British, international or independent school.

An independent academic assessment can provide a clearer evidence base for educational decision-making.

What is an academic assessment?

An academic assessment examines what a child currently knows, understands and can demonstrate in taught areas of learning.

This differs from a cognitive abilities assessment, which explores reasoning with words, numbers, shapes and visual information.

The Academic Performance and Progress Review focuses on attainment: the skills your child has developed through teaching and learning.

Depending on your child’s age and the purpose of the assessment, the review may consider:

• reading accuracy and fluency;

• reading comprehension;

• vocabulary and inference;

• spelling and language conventions;

• written organisation and expression;

• number knowledge and calculation;

• mathematical fluency;

• problem-solving and reasoning; and

• relevant curriculum knowledge.

The assessment does not judge your child or reduce their learning to a single score. It provides evidence that can be interpreted alongside their broader educational circumstances.

Who is this service for?

International and expatriate families

Different schools may follow the English National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, American or other national frameworks.

Direct comparison between these systems is not always straightforward. The assessment helps establish your child’s present academic position and considers how their experience relates to relevant UK expectations.

Families relocating to the UK

If your child is preparing to enter British education, an independent reading and maths assessment can help identify areas of continuity, difference or potential support before the move.

It may also help you ask more informed questions when speaking to prospective schools.

Parents concerned about academic progress

You may have noticed that your child is struggling with reading, written work or mathematics, despite receiving reassuring school reports.

The service can identify particular areas of strength and difficulty and help determine what form of support should be considered next.

Parents seeking greater academic challenge

Some children complete their schoolwork successfully but are not being sufficiently stretched.

The assessment can help identify areas of secure attainment and recommend appropriate opportunities for extension and enrichment.

Families preparing for a school transition

A child moving into a different school, curriculum or educational phase may encounter changed expectations.

The assessment provides a useful academic baseline from which transition support or future progress can be planned.

Families arranging tutoring

Before committing to long-term tuition, it is useful to understand which aspects of learning actually require attention.

The resulting Action Plan can help parents and tutors focus time and resources more effectively.

What is assessed?

The precise combination of assessments will be selected according to your child’s age, educational background and the reason for booking.

Reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension

The reading assessment may examine:

• accurate recognition of words;

• reading fluency;

• understanding of literal information;

• vocabulary knowledge;

• retrieval of information;

• inference and deduction;

• understanding of authorial choices; and

• comprehension of age-appropriate texts.

Where supported by the selected assessment, results may include standardised or age-related indicators. These must always be interpreted in context and should not be treated as a complete judgement of your child’s reading ability.

Spelling and written English

The review may consider:

• spelling patterns;

• phonics and word structure;

• grammar and punctuation;

• sentence construction;

• organisation of ideas;

• vocabulary choices;

• clarity of expression; and

• ability to write for an intended purpose.

A writing sample may be reviewed professionally against relevant age and curriculum expectations. Written work is considered qualitatively and will not be presented as a clinical or diagnostic measure.

Mathematics

The mathematics assessment may examine:

• number knowledge;

• arithmetic and calculation;

• place value;

• fractions, decimals and percentages;

• mathematical vocabulary;

• problem-solving;

• reasoning;

• measure;

• shape and space; and

• interpretation of mathematical information.

The exact content will depend on your child’s age and the assessment selected.

Curriculum context

Assessment findings are considered in relation to:

• your child’s age and school year;

• their current curriculum;

• previous curricula studied;

• relevant UK curriculum expectations;

• the language in which they are educated;

• recent school reports;

• any significant changes in schooling; and

• the purpose of the assessment.

Curricula cannot always be converted into exact equivalents. Where direct comparison is not appropriate, this will be explained clearly.

What is included?

1. Pre-assessment parent questionnaire

You will complete a detailed questionnaire covering:

• your child’s educational history;

• current school and curriculum;

• languages spoken;

• recent school transitions;

• perceived strengths;

• areas of concern;

• previous support or tutoring; and

• the outcomes you hope to achieve.

2. Review of relevant educational information

You may provide recent school reports, assessment information and examples of your child’s work.

This helps ensure that results are interpreted within the correct educational context rather than in isolation.

3. Online reading and mathematics assessments

Your child completes selected digital assessments appropriate to their age and circumstances.

The assessments are conducted under agreed conditions. You will receive instructions explaining the required device, internet connection, working environment and permitted support.

4. Written-English review

Where appropriate, your child may complete or provide a piece of independent writing for professional review.

The writing review considers communication, organisation and technical accuracy in relation to relevant expectations.

5. Headteacher-led analysis

I review the assessment results, school information and contextual evidence to identify:

• areas of secure attainment;

• relative academic strengths;

• skills requiring further development;

• possible gaps in prior learning;

• differences between subjects;

• factors that may have affected performance;

• questions to raise with the school; and

• appropriate educational next steps.

6. Detailed Academic Performance Report

You will receive a professionally written report explaining:

• the purpose and scope of the assessment;

• the areas assessed;

• your child’s results;

• relevant standardised indicators, where available;

• identified strengths;

• areas for development;

• curriculum considerations;

• appropriate limitations; and

• recommendations for future support.

7. Personalised six-month Educational Action Plan

The Action Plan translates the findings into practical priorities.

It may include:

• recommended reading development;

• mathematical priorities;

• writing targets;

• appropriate home activities;

• tutoring objectives;

• questions for your child’s teachers;

• enrichment opportunities;

• transition preparation;

• suggested timescales; and

• indicators against which progress can be reviewed.

The plan is designed to guide support. It is not a guarantee that a child will reach a particular score or level within six months.

8. A 60-minute parent consultation

Following the assessment and report, we meet online to discuss:

• what the results mean;

• your child’s principal strengths;

• areas requiring support or greater challenge;

• how their curriculum history may have affected performance;

• priorities for the next six months;

• conversations to have with their school; and

• whether further assessment or specialist involvement may be appropriate.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and ensure that you understand the recommendations.

How the process works

Step 1 — Book the assessment

Book the service online or arrange a free discovery call if you are uncertain whether it is suitable.

Step 2 — Provide background information

Complete the parent questionnaire and upload any relevant reports or educational documents.

Step 3 — Assessment selection

Your child’s age, curriculum and circumstances are reviewed so that suitable assessment components can be selected.

Step 4 — Prepare your child

You receive instructions explaining the assessment process and technical requirements.

Your child will need a suitable computer or laptop, reliable internet access and a quiet environment free from assistance and interruption.

Step 5 — Complete the assessments

Your child completes the agreed reading, written-English and mathematics activities. Timing depends on their age and the selected assessment components.

Step 6 — Professional interpretation

I analyse the results alongside the educational information you have provided.

Step 7 — Receive the report and Action Plan

Your Academic Performance Report and personalised six-month Educational Action Plan are prepared and shared securely.

Step 8 — Attend the parent consultation

We meet online for 60 minutes to discuss the evidence, answer your questions and establish suitable next steps.

Headteacher expertise—not simply automated results

Many online tests provide a percentage or automatically generated score.

A score alone rarely tells parents:

• why their child may be finding something difficult;

• whether different curricula have created gaps or repetition;

• which aspects of learning should be prioritised;

• whether tutoring is necessary;

• what questions should be raised with the school; or

• how the results should influence an upcoming transition.

This service combines assessment evidence with professional educational interpretation.

As a Headteacher, teacher, tutor and education consultant, I bring experience across state, private and international education. I have taught across the primary curriculum, supported families directly and advised schools and professionals on curriculum, assessment and improvement.

The purpose is to give families both evidence and a practical way forward.

Supporting internationally mobile children

A child’s attainment is shaped by much more than ability.

Internationally mobile children may have experienced:

• different curriculum sequences;

• varied terminology and teaching methods;

• changes in language of instruction;

• repeated or missed content;

• disrupted transitions;

• different expectations for written work; or

• contrasting approaches to assessment.

These factors are considered when interpreting results.

A score should never be used to make simplistic claims about the quality of a child’s school or their future potential.

What this service can provide

The assessment can provide:

• a clearer picture of current reading and mathematical attainment;

• professional consideration of written English;

• identification of relative strengths;

• evidence of possible learning gaps;

• clearer priorities for tutoring or home support;

• informed questions for your child’s school;

• preparation for an international or UK school transition;

• a baseline for reviewing future progress; and

• an independent educational perspective.

What this service does not provide

This service is an educational attainment assessment and progress review. It is not:

• a clinical or medical assessment;

• an educational psychologist’s assessment;

• a diagnosis of dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD or autism;

• a complete SEND assessment;

• an intelligence or cognitive abilities assessment;

• an official school admissions examination;

• a guarantee of school admission;

• a guarantee of academic improvement;

• a formal prediction of examination grades; or

• proof that a school has failed to educate your child appropriately.

If the evidence suggests that further investigation may be helpful, the type of professional assessment to consider will be discussed.

Designed for families around the world

The service is available remotely to families in the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Europe, the United States and other international locations, subject to assessment suitability and scheduling.

Where English is an additional language, the child’s language history must be considered carefully. Performance in reading and writing may reflect both academic knowledge and English-language experience.

Investment

Complete Online Academic Assessment Package — £750

The package includes:

• pre-assessment parent questionnaire;

• review of relevant educational information;

• selected online reading assessment;

• selected online mathematics assessment;

• spelling or written-English review where appropriate;

• Headteacher-led analysis;

• detailed Academic Performance Report;

• personalised six-month Educational Action Plan; and

• 60-minute online parent consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I find out whether my child is working at the expected level?

An independent academic assessment can provide evidence of your child’s current reading and mathematics attainment. The results should be interpreted alongside their curriculum, school history, language and classroom performance.

Can my child complete the academic assessment online?

Yes. The selected assessments and activities are completed remotely under agreed conditions. Your child will require a suitable computer or laptop, reliable internet access and a quiet working environment.

Does the service include a reading-age assessment?

Where the selected reading assessment produces age-equivalent information, this will be explained in the report.

A reading age is only one indicator and should not be treated as a complete measure of literacy or learning potential.

Is there an online maths assessment for my child?

Yes. The package includes an age-appropriate mathematics assessment covering relevant aspects of calculation, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.

The precise content depends on your child’s age and educational stage.

Does the assessment compare my child with the UK curriculum?

The findings are considered in relation to relevant UK curriculum expectations where this comparison is appropriate.

Different international curricula do not always teach content in the same order, so any comparison will be explained carefully rather than presented as an exact conversion.

Is this service suitable for international-school pupils?

Yes. It is particularly relevant to international families who want an independent perspective on their child’s attainment or who are preparing for a curriculum or school transition.

Can this assessment diagnose dyslexia or dyscalculia?

No. This is not a diagnostic assessment for a specific learning difficulty.

If the results raise concerns about a possible learning difficulty, you may be advised to consult an appropriately qualified specialist.

Will the assessment tell me whether my child needs a tutor?

The findings can help determine whether tutoring may be useful and identify the areas that should be prioritised.

The service does not sell an automatic programme of tuition, so the recommendation is based on the evidence and your child’s circumstances.

Can I share the report with my child’s school or tutor?

Yes. Parents may choose to share the report and Action Plan with a school, tutor or other education professional.

Each school decides how it considers independently produced information.

Will this prepare my child for an entrance examination?

The assessment may identify relevant strengths and development priorities, but it is not an entrance examination or an exam-coaching service.

Specific school-entry preparation can be discussed separately.

What is the difference between this and the cognitive abilities assessment?

The academic assessment examines taught attainment in areas such as reading, written English and mathematics.

The cognitive abilities assessment explores reasoning with verbal, numerical, non-verbal and spatial information.

Some families may benefit from one assessment; others may benefit from a combined profile.

Can I purchase both assessment services?

Yes. Where both attainment and reasoning information are relevant, a combined package can be arranged.

Please book a discovery call before purchasing both services so that the scope, suitability and combined price can be confirmed.