Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties
Patoss is a leading membership organisation for professionals dedicated to supporting students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD. It aims to advance the education of individuals with SpLD by setting professional standards for those who teach and assess them. Governed as a registered charity, it provides accredited qualifications, a national register of tutors and assessors, and advocacy to government bodies. It is widely recognised for issuing the Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), which is the benchmark for specialists conducting diagnostic assessments in UK education.
PATOSS Member Schools (2)
Canbury School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located in Kingston upon Thames. Established in 1982, the school is characterised by its small class sizes, which are typically limited to fifteen students to facilitate individualised learning. The curriculum covers a broad range of academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities in art, music, and sport. Situated near Richmond Park, the school provides a supportive environment designed to foster student confidence and independence within a small, community-focused setting.
Frewen College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school situated in Northiam, Rye, East Sussex. The school caters to students aged 7-19 with Specific Learning Difficulties, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia. It is set within the grounds of a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion, encompassing 60 acres of parkland and gardens, with additional access to 100 acres of ancient deer park. The school claims to focus on individualized learning, developing strengths, and building self-confidence. Small class sizes are a feature of its educational approach.