Should I be nervous about a pre screening interview? 

Please do not feel nervous about the session. It will be conducted online from the comfort of your home, allowing you to feel at ease. 

If you need a moment, you can take time in your own space. 

The atmosphere will be very informal and non-clinical, and we aim to make it an enjoyable experience. If you are a teenager concerned about parental presence, please know that they are not required to attend the entire session.

What are the questions in pre assessment like?

The session will focus on gathering insights about your everyday experiences through general conversation rather than intensive questioning. 

The aim is to highlight your strengths and identify areas where you may require additional support.

Is it a test? Is it hard?

No, this isn’t a test. 

When we talk about maths and english, we won’t point out any wrong answers because our goal isn’t to make you feel bad. 

We just want to find out where you might need a little extra help. I know that getting things wrong can feel really discouraging, but there are no wrong things to say, and you won’t be judged.

Talking about emotions can feel a bit uncomfortable, so we usually wait until the end of our session to discuss them. 

This way, you can get to know me better and feel more at ease while chatting. If you prefer, parents can step out during this time, and there are other ways we can talk about these feelings if that works better for you.

What happens after the pre-assessment?

After the session, I will put together the findings in a report. 

If I need any additional information from the school, I can get that at this time. 

I will send a draft of the report to parents for their review, and then it will be shared with anyone else the parents request.