Find the answers behind your child's reading and spelling difficulties

Literacy Assessments

When your child is working hard but reading, spelling or writing still isn't improving, it can be difficult to know what to do next.

You may have tried extra support at home, spoken with teachers or been reassured that your child will "catch up". Yet you're still left wondering why learning feels harder than it should.

A literacy assessment provides the clarity you've been searching for.

At Coded Pathways, assessments are designed to build a detailed understanding of how your child is developing in reading, spelling and writing, what is supporting their progress, and what may be getting in the way.

Grounded in the Science of Reading and structured literacy, each assessment goes beyond identifying difficulties. It provides a clear picture of your child's strengths, areas of need and the next steps that will best support their learning.

Because once you understand why, you can make confident decisions about what comes next.

  • A literacy assessment is about much more than determining whether your child is meeting expected benchmarks.

    It explores how the essential building blocks of literacy are developing and how these skills come together during real reading, spelling and writing tasks.

    This includes understanding:

    • the accuracy and consistency of reading and spelling

    • how well taught skills transfer to unfamiliar words

    • reading fluency as literacy demands increase

    • how factors such as attention, language and stamina may influence performance

    The result is a clear understanding of your child's literacy profile, practical recommendations and a pathway forward that's tailored to their individual needs.

  • When concerns have been ongoing or progress has remained slow despite support, a Comprehensive Literacy Assessment provides the detailed understanding needed to move forward with confidence.

    This assessment may be appropriate when:

    • reading, spelling or writing continues to be a concern

    • progress has been slower than expected

    • school feedback has raised questions but not provided clear answers

    • you want a deeper understanding of your child's literacy development before deciding on next steps

    Rather than simply identifying areas of difficulty, this assessment uncovers why those difficulties are occurring and forms the foundation for personalised recommendations and, where appropriate, structured intervention.

  • The assessment doesn't end when testing is complete.

    You'll receive a detailed written report that brings together every finding into a clear explanation of your child's literacy profile.

    Your report includes:

    • an in-depth analysis of your child's strengths and areas of difficulty

    • an explanation of how these findings affect reading, spelling and writing

    • prioritised recommendations for home, school and future support

    • practical next steps tailored to your child's individual learning needs

    The purpose of the report is simple.

    To replace uncertainty with understanding.

    Rather than leaving you with technical information, it provides practical guidance so you know exactly what is happening, why it is happening and what to do next.

    Many families tell me this clarity is one of the most valuable outcomes of the assessment process.

    For some children, the report provides all the guidance needed to support progress at home and school. For others, it becomes the foundation for structured literacy intervention.

Ready to understand what's getting in the way?

You don't have to keep guessing why reading and spelling feel so difficult.

A literacy assessment provides the understanding needed to make informed decisions and choose the right pathway for your child.

Whether the outcome is practical recommendations, support at school or ongoing intervention, you'll leave with a clear understanding of your child's literacy profile and confidence about the next steps.

Book an assessment

Book a Discovery Call

If you're concerned about your child's reading, spelling or writing, you're not alone. Whether you're looking for answers, wondering if an assessment is the right next step, or simply want to talk through your concerns, I'm here to help.

Book a Discovery Call for a friendly, no-obligation conversation about your child and how Coded Pathways may be able to support your family.

Assessments are available online or in person at my Bendigo practice.

Get in touch to book your Discovery Call and take the first step towards understanding your child's literacy journey.