Marijke Walters De Veerman
- Rotherham, South Yorkshire
- Member since Oct 2021
Services: Dyscalculia Assessment at the assessor’s address or an agreed locationSpecialist maths tuition onlineSpecialist maths tutor at tutor’s address or an agreed location
Ages: AdultF/EPrimarySecondary
CRB - Standard
A CBD check typically refers to a Criminal Background Disclosure (or Criminal Background Check), which is a process used to verify if an individual has any criminal convictions or records. This is commonly required for jobs or roles involving work with vulnerable groups, such as children or people with disabilities.
What a CBD Check Usually Involves:
- Checking police records for any criminal convictions, cautions, or warnings.
- Verifying if someone is on a barred list (e.g., barred from working with children or vulnerable adults).
- Sometimes includes identity verification and checks across different jurisdictions.
- The checking is carried out once per year.
Why It Matters:
- Ensures the safety and protection of vulnerable people.
- Required by employers before hiring for sensitive positions, like teachers, healthcare workers, or social workers.
- Helps maintain trust and legal compliance within organisations.
About
Marijke Walters, Founder of Maths Solutions, offers tailored support for families navigating dyscalculia, autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. With a background in cancer immunology, she transitioned to education to make a meaningful impact. As a caregiver in a Deaf family and a parent of an autistic child, she advocates fiercely and offers firsthand insight into accessing support. Her coaching extends beyond academics, rewiring minds and nurturing mathematical confidence.
A scientist turned educator, Marijke transitioned from a career in cancer immunology to teaching, gaining her maths and science teaching qualifications in the UK. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Marijke has been Head of Department and Specialist Leader in Mathematics Education. Her credentials include a Masters in Mathematics Education, National Professional Qualification in School Leadership and she is a highly qualified Dyscalculia Specialist Teacher and Assessor with a Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip).
Marijke is qualified and experienced to assesses individuals of all ages for Dyscalculia. Her extensive expertise in the subject matter ensures that any recommendation is tailored to the best practices that align with your or your child’s specific learning difficulties and neurodiversity.
A comprehensive diagnostic assessment for dyscalculia is presently only available through in-person sessions. When conducted by an individual holding an Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC) such as Marijke, the resulting diagnostic report holds lifelong validity and qualifies for university support, such as the Disability Support Allowance (DSA).
Qualifications
Level 3 or equivalent SpLD qualification
A Level 3 SpLD qualification is a training course focused on Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) — such as dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), dyscalculia, and ADHD — at an intermediate level on the UK’s qualification framework.
Key points about a Level 3 SpLD qualification:
- Level 3 means it’s roughly equivalent to an A-level standard of study in terms of difficulty.
- It’s designed for people who work with children or adults with SpLD, such as teaching assistants, learning support staff, tutors, or early-career teachers.
- The course usually covers:
- Understanding different types of SpLD and how they affect learning
- Identifying early signs of learning difficulties
- Strategies for supporting learners in the classroom or workplace
- Adapting materials and teaching methods
- Inclusive practice and legal responsibilities (e.g., Equality Act 2010, SEND Code of Practice)
- It is not a specialist assessor qualification — you won’t be able to formally diagnose or conduct statutory assessments with Level 3, but it gives you strong practical skills for day-to-day support.
Typical examples of Level 3 SpLD qualifications:
- Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Learners with Dyslexia and Other SpLD
- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (with SpLD modules)
Level 7 or equivalent SpLD qualification
This is the highest UK training level for specialising in dyscalculia — it’s equivalent to Master’s degree level on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
It’s designed for experienced educators who want to become fully qualified dyscalculia specialists and, crucially, diagnostic assessors.
Key Features
Level
- RQF Level 7 = Master’s level study (postgraduate standard).
- Usually taken by qualified teachers, SENCOs, or Level 5-trained specialist teachers who want to move into assessment and formal reporting.
What It Covers
- In-depth Theoretical Knowledge
- Neurological and cognitive research on dyscalculia
- Links between dyscalculia, dyslexia, and other SpLD
- Developmental number sense and conceptual understanding
- Formal Assessment Skills
- Training in the use of standardised, psychometric tests
- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of diagnostic assessments
- Producing legally robust assessment reports in line with JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulations
- Specialist Teaching Practice
- Designing and delivering high-impact interventions
- Using evidence-based multi-sensory approaches
- Working in one-to-one and group contexts
- Professional & Ethical Practice
- SEND Code of Practice
- Equality Act compliance
- Confidentiality and data protection in assessment
What It qualifies you to do
- Formally diagnose dyscalculia and write assessment reports for exam access arrangements and statutory support
- Work as a Specialist Teacher and Assessor in schools, colleges, or private practice
- Train and mentor other teachers in dyscalculia support strategies
- Deliver high-level specialist interventions backed by assessment evidence
Typical Entry Requirements
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Significant classroom experience
- Often a Level 5 SpLD/Dyscalculia qualification first, though some providers allow direct entry with strong experience
- Degree-level education (often a requirement for Level 7 study)
Examples of Level 7 Dyscalculia Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties (Real Training)
- Level 7 Diploma in Assessing and Teaching Learners with Dyscalculia (Dyscalculia Association)
- Master’s modules in Dyscalculia (e.g., University of Chester, University of Derby, University of Cumbria or Edge Hill University).)
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Disclaimer: The Dyscalculia Network takes the utmost care to check that the assessors and tutors who are listed on the website hold the actual qualifications that are included on their individual profile page. The copies of certificates and references are kept on record by The Dyscalculia Network but will not be displayed on their profile page.
