Primary Needs Assessment (PNA)
From uncertainty to an Actionable Learning Profile in 14 days.
If you are trapped between long waiting lists and intervention that isn't working, you need clarity. Our PNA provides the missing pieces of information that explain why your child is struggling, giving you the control to choose the right next steps.
High-level specialist support shouldn’t be a luxury.
The Assessment Profile
2026 SEND Reform Ready
Our profiles are fully calibrated to support schools moving away from traditional IEPs and transitioning into the new statutory Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
Extending the Utility of Your Evidence
Our assessments focus on immediate learning recovery. For children with more complex needs, the PNA can provide the specialist evidence needed to strengthen a case for the statutory process and support requests for an EHC Needs Assessment (EHCNA).
What We Assess
Literacy: Reading, writing, spelling & phonics.
Numeracy: Core number facts and calculation.
Cognitive: Working memory & processing speed.
The Precision Report
End the Confusion: Identify exactly why they struggle.
Targeted Teaching: Individual targets for school/tutors.
Empowering Results: A clear, jargon-free Learning Profile.
The 14-Day Advantage: Why wait?
The statutory EHCNA process is vital, but your child shouldn't have to slip behind while the system stalls on 2-year+ waiting lists.
Unlocking Support
Our specialist ‘Assess’ data provides the essential evidence parents need to trigger the statutory route.
The Wait
Local Authorities can take anywhere from 6 to 20+ weeks just to process initial paperwork. Meanwhile, your child's learning gap continues to widen.
The Solution
Within 2-weeks, you receive high-level, independent "Assess" data. This serves as the definitive source document parents need to trigger and strengthen a case for the statutory route.
The Weight
Our reports provide the robust specialist evidence needed to strengthen your case for school support or EHCP applications.
Professional Note: While the PNA provides a robust, specialist evidence base to support the Graduated Response and statutory requests, the final decision regarding EHC Needs Assessments and Plans and funding remains with the Local Authority. Our academic findings are designed to inform immediate teaching and serve as foundational evidence for clinicians or psychologists in the diagnostic process.
A 360° Reputation for Learning
Because true progress happens when parents and professionals speak the same language.
