How to become an SpLD assessor with BDA accreditation

To become an assessor for either dyslexia or dyscalculia who holds AMBDA, you need to complete a relevant postgraduate (Level 7) AMBDA accredited course. On completing an AMBDA accredited course you can apply for AMBDA/AMBDA FE-HE/AMBDA dyscalculia and an APC with the BDA within three years of your end date.

AMBDA/AMBDA FE-HE/AMBDA dyscalculia are BDA accreditations which recognise the assessor’s skills in both specialist teaching and assessment. AMBDA and AMBDA FE-HE are dyslexia awards and cover pre-16 (AMBDA) and post-16 (AMBDA FE-HE) age groups; post 16 also covers 6th form and further education; AMBDA Dyscalculia covers pre-16 dyscalculia and maths difficulties.

An APC, Assessment Practising Certificate, recognises achievement at postgraduate level and an individual’s ongoing commitment to CPD. The criteria for submitting and renewing an APC is overseen by SASC: https://www.sasc.org.uk/

AMBDA/AMBDA FE-HE/AMBDA dyscalculia and APC must be renewed every three years to keep them current. Professional members of the BDA with an AMBDA accreditation can renew their APC and AMBDA together. As you will need to hold professional membership to hold your APC with us, your AMBDA CPD would be reviewed for free, as it is for all those with BDA professional membership. There is a fee for APC renewal.

For more information see Assessment Practising Certificate page.

Holders of an APC issued by the BDA are required to hold BDA Professional Membership for the duration of their APC.