Specialist Numeracy Practitioner | Dyscalculia Assessor | Specialist Maths Teacher

Hello, I’m Stephanie.

For over 20 years, I have supported children and young people experiencing maths difficulties, maths anxiety and dyscalculia, first as a volunteer and later in professional practice. I have worked with students, their parents, schools and local authorities, helping learners of all ages develop secure mathematical understanding, build confidence and realise their potential.

Specialist Tuition
I provide specialist small-group and one-to-one tuition designed to prevent mathematical learning difficulties from becoming established and to support learners with dyscalculic profiles. My aim is to help children and young people develop secure mathematical understanding, confidence and independence. I recognise that maths difficulties are complex and every learner experiences mathematics differently. Many of the learners I support also have co-occurring needs, including dyslexia, ADHD and autism.

Diagnostic Assessment
I provide diagnostic dyscalculia assessments in line with current SASC guidance, helping families and schools gain a clear understanding of a learner’s strengths, areas of difficulty and the support they are likely to need. My reports are practical, informative and designed to provide recommendations that can be implemented both at home and in school.

Research
My master’s research explored a collaborative early intervention approach for six- and seven-year-old children who were experiencing difficulty with KS1 mathematics. Through qualitative analysis of classroom observations and feedback from teachers and parents, the research suggested that the approach supported children’s mathematical confidence and developing mathematical understanding. Emerging themes also indicated particular benefits for girls and for children who require more time to learn. My ongoing work in partnership with a Worcestershire primary school continues to inform my evidence-informed practice and reinforces my commitment to early intervention.

Resources
Between 2020 and 2022, I was awarded European Regional Development Funding to develop specialist numeracy resources designed to support children with mathematical learning difficulties. The resources were created to help parents, teachers and practitioners build secure early mathematical understanding and continue to evolve through my ongoing assessment and teaching practice. The project is ongoing and achieving great results in school.

Working with Schools
Alongside my private practice, I work in partnership with a Worcestershire primary school to develop evidence-informed approaches to mathematics intervention and the early identification of mathematical learning difficulties.

Since 2022, this collaborative work has focused on both intervention and prevention, supporting pupils before mathematical difficulties become entrenched. Across the five-year period (2022–2026), an average of 94% of pupils achieved the expected standard in mathematics. In 2026, 95% reached the expected standard, with 42% achieving greater depth, while the attainment gap between the highest and lowest attaining learners continued to narrow.

I would welcome opportunities to work with other schools interested in developing and adapting a similar approach within their own setting.

Location
My practice is based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Families travelling from further afield often choose to make a day or short break of their visit, enjoying the town’s cafés, riverside walks and historic attractions while their son or daughter is being assessed.

Other Locations
I regularly travel to Bristol, Reading, Cornwall and Northumberland. If you live in one of these areas and would prefer an assessment closer to home, please get in touch, as I may be able to arrange an assessment during one of my visits.

Costs

Face-to-Face Individual Tuition (CV37)
£40 per 30-minute session

Small Group Sessions (CV37)
Maximum four children
£125 per month, including baseline and progress assessments.

Dyscalculia Screener
£400, including a summary report providing evidence of mathematical attainment and numerical cognition and the option to upgrade to a Learning Profile Assessment for an additional £250.

Learning Profile Assessment
£650, a comprehensive assessment of cognitive abilities, mathematical attainment and numerical cognition. Includes the option to upgrade to a Diagnostic Dyscalculia Assessment for an additional £200 if dyscalculia is identified.

Diagnostic Dyscalculia Assessment
£850, a comprehensive diagnostic assessment meeting current SASC guidelines for the identification of dyscalculia, including a detailed diagnostic report and personalised recommendations.

Stephanie Madden BSc (Hons), PGCE, PGDip, MA
Specialist Numeracy Practitioner | Dyscalculia Assessor | Specialist Maths Teacher