Who We Are
Positive Dyslexia Ltd provides accredited diagnostic assessments and specialist training for dyslexia and dyscalculia across the UK. We work with individuals, schools, colleges, and organisations.
Engage. Inspire. Achieve.
Positive Dyslexia was founded with a simple but powerful belief: that dyslexia, when properly understood and supported, is not a barrier to achievement — it is a different way of thinking that brings unique strengths.
We provide expert diagnostic assessments, accredited training, and practical support to help individuals, families, schools, and organisations understand and embrace dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Our nationally based team of APC-qualified assessors ensures quick turnaround times and expert support across the UK.
Katrina is the Director of Positive Dyslexia Ltd and previously the Director of Education for the British Dyslexia Association. She has written and presented many accredited courses from L2 to L7 and is an experienced specialist teacher and assessor with over 25 years of experience.
- 🏆 BDA 2018 Award — "Above and Beyond"
- 📚 Co-author of two books on Dyslexia
- 🎓 SASC Board Member 2012–2020
- ☮️ BDA Accreditation Board, Executive Vice Chair
Positive Dyslexia in numbers
Meet the team
Katrina Cochrane
Director & Lead Assessor
AMBDA, APC, OCN L4 Trainer, Former Director of Education BDA
Katrina is the Director of Positive Dyslexia Ltd and previously the Director of Education for the British Dyslexia Association. She has written and presented many accredited courses from L2 to L7 and is an experienced specialist teacher and assessor with over 25 years of experience. She has a particular interest in workplace assessments and supporting adults with dyslexia.
Our associate assessors: We work with a network of nationally based APC-qualified associate assessors. All hold current APC qualifications and full DBS checks.
We support everyone
Students & Adults
Diagnostic assessments for DSA, Access to Work, and personal understanding. Online or in person across the UK.
Children & Families
Expert assessments from age 8/9, with honest guidance for parents and recommendations for school support.
Organisations
Workplace Needs Assessments, awareness training, and Equality Act compliance support for employers.
Schools & Colleges
INSET training, group screenings, and Access Arrangements testing for education settings of all sizes.
Our credentials
OCN London
Accredited centre for L3 and L4 training courses
British Dyslexia Association
BDA accredited training provider
SASC
Assessors hold current APC qualifications in line with SASC standards
DBS Checked
All assessors hold full DBS checks
VAT No: 449419659 · Positive Dyslexia Ltd