Screening for Dyslexia - pre 16

Who is it suitable for?

This course is suitable for those working in education or training who are considering, or already undertaking, identification and screening activities. It may also be useful for parents looking to understand, in more detail, the processes involved in the identification of dyslexia.

This session can be used towards the completion of our accredited courses, so is a great for anyone wishing to go on to one of our accredited courses at Level 2, for more information use this link accredited training page.

Learning objectives

• Identify, explore and discuss the processes and documentation associated with best practice in screening and identification of dyslexia
• Explore the possibilities of false positives and false negatives
• Understand the principles upon which screening tools are designed
• Use a selection of dyslexia screening tools
• Critically evaluate a range of dyslexia screening tools
• Analyse the results of a selection of dyslexia screening tools

Joining Instructions

Joining instructions will be sent to the registered email address approximately 24hrs ahead of the training event. If the events start date falls on a Monday, these details will be sent out on the preceding Friday.

Course Leader - Jill Bennedik M.A., B.Phil., B.Ed.(Eng.), Dip. Read. Dev.

Spanning education and the workplace, Jill is a very experienced trainer and assessor. She joined the British Dyslexia Association eleven years ago following a career teaching in schools, and currently combines her work with the B.D.A with supporting dyslexic learners in Higher Education. As a trainer across the private and public sectors of the workplace, Jill has extensive knowledge of the challenges dyslexic people may face and the adjustments that can be put in place to ensure success. This will be a practical, informative, and interactive session.