Training
As part of our ongoing commitment to raise awareness of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, the British Dyslexia Association has a comprehensive training programme. We deliver our expert training in a number of formats so that you can find a session to suit your needs, whether you are an organisation aiming to raise dyslexia awareness among your workforce or a dyslexia professional looking to gain a Level 7 accreditation and everything in between.
Live Virtual Training
We provide a rolling programme of free live information webinars to members of the public to raise awareness about supporting individuals with specific learning difficulties.
We also run live half and full day virtual training courses on specific topics:
- Modules which can lead to an Accredited Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, suitable for any attendees including parents, carers, teachers, employers and professionals
- CPD tailored towards specialist teachers and assessors in particular.
You can see our programme of live events here.
Please scroll down to view our specific topic courses.
Live Bespoke Training
We provide live information webinars, virtual training and in-person sessions about dyslexia, dyscalculia and supporting individuals with specific learning difficulties to a broad range of organisations:
- Workplaces
- Schools and other educational settings
- Charities and public sector organisations
This can include modules of our accredited training or professional CPD.
We can schedule these sessions at times to suit you and can tailor this private training to be relevant to the needs of your delegates. You can see our price list here.
To book a bespoke training session for your organisation please email us at bespoke@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Accredited Training
We provide gold standard accredited training courses which are delivered online including:
- Level 7 Diploma in Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
- Level 5 Certificates in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention and in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention
- Level 4 Workplace Assessors Programme
- Level 3 Various which can be undertake module by module
- Level 2 Various which can be undertake module by module
Please scroll down to view our accredited courses.
eLearning/Online Training
We provide a comprehensive programme of eLearning/online training modules on specific topics:
- Modules which can lead to an Accredited Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, suitable for any attendees including parents, carers, teachers, employers and professionals
- CPD tailored towards specialist teachers and assessors in particular.
Please note: Access to eLearning/online modules are released on the first Thursday following the submission of your booking; and more specifically, providing payment has been made before the allotted time.
Please note: eLearning modules will automatically expire after 3 months, from the date that the module has been released.
Please scroll down to view our eLearning/online specific topic courses.
Payments
Payments can be made by credit/debit card or for businesses and organisations by invoice.
If you have any problems with the booking process please email us: training@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Professional Members Only - to book your discounted eLearning modules please email us at: elearning@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Our courses
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Accredited Course
Four-day Dyslexia Discovery Week
Four-day programme
from £480
Virtual/Online
Join us for the BDA’s Dyslexia Discovery Week, a new four-day virtual training event tailored for teachers and education support professionals seeking to enhance their techniques for supporting dyslexic and neurodiverse learners at all stages of education.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Solutions Plus – Spelling (Live Virtual & eLearning)
One Day
£120
Live Virtual or eLearning/Online
This course enables delegates to develop a practical understanding of how to teach and support dyslexic (and other) individuals with spelling.
SASC - Assessing for Dyscalculia-Good Practice in Testing (Live Virtual Training)
Half Day
£100
Live Virtual Training via ZOOM
This virtual course will consider the current definition of dyscalculia and how this marries with the SASC guidance for pre and post-16 age groups. Assessment tools will be considered in light of current advice and their appropriateness for the age of the assessee. This will include a review of the statistical data obtained from testing and how these should be reported in a diagnostic assessment report (DAR)which adheres to APC criteria.
SASC -Use of TOD in a Diagnostic Assessment (Live Virtual Training)
Half Day
£100
Live Virtual Training via ZOOM
The virtual course will look at using the Tests of Dyslexia in order to write a diagnostic assessment report according to the SASC report format. It will address how to administer, interpret and report the test results in order to comply with the SASC report format.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Solutions for Dyslexia (Live Virtual Training)
One Day
£120
Live Virtual Training via TEAMS
This course provides an awareness and understanding of dyslexia, along with an overview of dyslexia friendly teaching practices and approaches.
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 5 - Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention
12-16 months
From £2950
eLearning
This BDA Level 5 Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention provides training for individuals who have a professional interest in dyslexia for them to become informed practitioners and teachers. The course is delivered primarily in the form of eLearning, with some supplementary virtual sessions. The course is flexible and can be undertaken part time.