Katy & Mary
Based in Bristol, we are two specialist teachers and assessors with 35 years’ experience across state and independent schools. As parents of neurodivergent children, we understand the challenges families face and are passionate about helping dyslexic learners feel confident, supported and understood.
We help each child recognise their strengths, build their skills and reach their full potential.
Katy Nolan
Specialist Teacher
Katy has taught in Bristol schools since 2001, spanning early years through to key educational milestones.
Her professional path took a personal turn when her own son was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven and later attended a specialist dyslexia school. Seeing him finally enjoy learning after finding the right support inspired Katy to pursue her own Level 7 Diploma in SpLD.
Through her years in the classroom, Katy has experience of teaching with a range of phonics approaches. She understands the important role phonics can play, but also recognises that some children need a more individualised approach to reading and spelling. As both a teacher and a parent, she understands firsthand the worries families can have when a child is struggling and works closely with Mary to design multi-sensory teaching programmes tailored to each learner.
Credentials
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Post-graduate Diploma (Level 7) in SpLD, Dyslexia Teaching Certificate (TPC)
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Associate member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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BSc (Hons)
Mary Evans
Specialist Teacher and Assessor
With over 15 years in education, Mary’s career spans roles as a Specialist Teacher, secondary French and Spanish teacher and school SENCO. After completing her MA in Dyslexia at Bath Spa University, she has taught children in a range of primary and secondary schools in Bristol. Mary leads our comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
She works hard to ensure that every child is able to learn in a way that suits them, tailoring each lesson to the individual child and making sure that lessons are fun and engaging.
Mary also has first hand experience of parenting a child with dyslexia and has learnt many strategies from supporting her own daughter with her learning.
Credentials
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MA SpLD/Dyslexia (Level 7)
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Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
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Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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BSc (Hons)
Professional Memberships & Qualifications
Bath Spa University
Level 7 SpLD/Dyslexia
British Dyslexia Association
Associate Member (AMBDA)
Professional Association of Teachers of SpLDs
Professional Membership