Assessment Services
Understanding Needs. Removing Barriers. Unlocking Potential.
At Access2Learn, we provide specialist assessment services for children, young people and adults across education, higher education, apprenticeships and the workplace. Our assessments are designed to identify strengths, understand barriers and provide practical recommendations that enable individuals to achieve their full potential.
Whether you are seeking support for learning, university studies, workplace adjustments, apprenticeship success or diagnostic clarity, our experienced team can help.

Education Needs Assessments
Helping Learners Access the Support They Need
Workplace Needs Assessments
Creating Inclusive and Productive Workplaces
DSA Needs Assessments
Support for Success in Higher Education
Diagnostic Assessments
Gaining Clarity Through Expert Assessment
Apprenticeship Needs Assessments
Supporting Apprentices to Succeed in Learning and Work
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Clinical Diagnostic Assessments for ADHD and Autism

Education Needs Assessments
Helping Learners Access the Support They Need
Our Education Needs Assessments provide a clear understanding of an individual’s learning profile, identifying strengths, challenges and the support required to succeed.
Suitable for children, young people and adults, these assessments help inform educational planning, interventions, support arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
Ideal For:
✅ Children and young people experiencing difficulties with learning, literacy, concentration or organisation
✅ Adults returning to education
✅ Learners requiring support but without a formal diagnosis
✅ Schools, colleges and universities seeking evidence-based recommendations
What You’ll Receive
- A comprehensive assessment of learning strengths and barriers
- Identification of support needs
- Recommendations for adjustments and interventions
- Practical strategies and resources
- A detailed written report
Find out more about our Education Needs Assessments
DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) Needs Assessments
Support for Success in Higher Education
As an approved provider, Access2Learn delivers DSA Needs Assessments for students in higher education across the UK.
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) provides funding for specialist support, assistive technology and study-related assistance for students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, mental health conditions and specific learning differences.
Our Needs Assessments help identify the support required to ensure students can study effectively and independently.
Ideal For:
✅ University students approved for Disabled Students’ Allowance
✅ Students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, mental health conditions or disabilities
✅ Undergraduate and postgraduate students
What You’ll Receive
- A personalised Needs Assessment
- Recommendations for assistive technology
- Recommendations for specialist study support
- Guidance on training and resources
- A comprehensive report submitted to your funding body

Find out more about our DSA Needs Assessments

Apprenticeship Needs Assessments
Supporting Apprentices to Succeed in Learning and Work
Our Apprenticeship Needs Assessments identify barriers that may affect an apprentice’s ability to engage fully with both the academic and workplace elements of their programme.
Working closely with apprentices, employers and training providers, we provide tailored recommendations that support achievement, confidence and progression.
Ideal For:
✅ Current and prospective apprentices
✅ Apprentices with disabilities, health conditions or neurodivergent profiles
✅ Apprentices experiencing challenges with organisation, concentration, communication or workload management
✅ Employers seeking guidance on supporting apprentices effectively
What You’ll Receive
- A comprehensive assessment of learning and workplace needs
- Recommendations for reasonable adjustments
- Strategies to support academic and workplace performance
- Guidance for employers and training providers
- A detailed assessment report
Find out more about our Apprenticeship Needs Assessments
Workplace Needs Assessments
Creating Inclusive and Productive Workplaces
Our Workplace Needs Assessments help identify barriers that may be affecting performance, wellbeing and workplace participation.
We work with employees and employers to develop practical recommendations and reasonable adjustments that support both individual success and organisational performance.
Ideal For:
✅ Employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions
✅ Neurodivergent employees, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and dyspraxia
✅ Employees returning to work following illness or absence
✅ Employers seeking support with reasonable adjustments
✅ HR and Occupational Health teams
What You’ll Receive
- A workplace-focused assessment
- Practical adjustment recommendations
- Strategies to support productivity and wellbeing
- Guidance for managers and employers
- A detailed workplace report

Find out more about our Workplace Needs Assessments

Diagnostic Assessments
Gaining Clarity Through Expert Assessment
Our specialist diagnostic services help identify learning differences and neurodevelopmental conditions, providing the understanding and evidence needed to access appropriate support in education, apprenticeships and the workplace.
Specialist Teacher Diagnostic Assessments
Delivered by qualified Specialist Teachers, these assessments provide comprehensive evaluations for:
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
- Indicators and traits associated with ADHD
These assessments deliver detailed insight into learning strengths and challenges and can support educational adjustments, workplace accommodations and future support planning.
Benefits Include:
✅ Clear identification of learning differences
✅ Detailed learning profile
✅ Practical recommendations
✅ Support for education, apprenticeships and employment
✅ Guidance for accessing reasonable adjustments
What You’ll Receive
- Comprehensive diagnostic assessment
- Detailed written report
- Tailored recommendations
- Practical next steps for support
Find out more about our Diagnostic Assessments
Full Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Clinical Diagnostic Assessments for ADHD and Autism
Delivered by HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologists, our Full Neurodevelopmental Assessments provide diagnostic clarity for:
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Using gold-standard assessment tools, structured clinical interviews and evidence-based assessment processes, we provide formal diagnostic outcomes and clear recommendations for ongoing support.
Ideal For:
✅ Children and young people
✅ University students
✅ Apprentices
✅ Employees and professionals
✅ Adults seeking diagnostic clarity
✅ Parents seeking answers for their child
What You’ll Receive
- Comprehensive clinical assessment
- Formal diagnosis where appropriate
- Detailed diagnostic report
- Personalised recommendations
- Guidance on support pathways and next steps
Take the First Step Towards Understanding
A diagnosis can provide clarity, validation and access to the right support.

Find out more about our Diagnostic Assessments
Why Choose Access2Learn?
Assessments across Education, Higher Education, Apprenticeships and Workplaces
Ongoing Advice and Guidance
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Evidence-based Assessment Methodologies
HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologists and Qualified Specialist Practitioners
Experienced Multidisciplinary Team
Flexible Appointment Options
Child, Adolescent and Adult Services
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Clear, Practical and Actionable Recommendations
Professional, Accessible and Supportive Approach
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Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve academic performance, develop workplace skills or enhance emotional wellbeing, Access2Learn can help.
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