Accredited Course
Four-day Dyslexia Solutions Virtual Summer School
Length
Four-day programme
Cost
from £480
Location
Virtual/Online
Each day of the Summer School will also explore technology for supporting dyslexic learners and consider the importance of supporting the mental wellbeing of learners with dyslexia.
Day 1 - An introduction into our current understandings of dyslexia, including the strengths and challenges that may be experienced by a dyslexic individual. The day also explores practical solutions for dyslexia, equipping participants with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of dyslexia and effective strategies for empowering dyslexic learners.
Day 2 - Focus on unravelling the complexities of reading and implementing targeted support methods to foster reading proficiency for learners with dyslexia and neurodiversity.
Day 3 - Exploration of writing challenges, providing invaluable insights and techniques for nurturing writing skills among dyslexic students.
Day 4 - Learn about the intricacies of spelling challenges, offering practical guidance on how to address these obstacles and facilitate improved spelling strategies.
At the end of the four-day programme, participants can select to complete an accredited workbook, within a six-month timeframe, to gain an OCN level 3 certificate*.
Amanda Hornby - British Dyslexia Association Onsite Trainer
Amanda has worked with secondary students with special needs since 2009. She is a qualified Specialist Dyslexia Tutor, is qualified to assess for Exam Access Arrangements, Visual Discomfort Screening and is working towards her Assessor Practising Certificate.
She currently works at the British Dyslexia Association as a Training Professional, delivering bespoke training to workplaces and schools.
In her free time, she is the treasurer for St Helens & District Dyslexia Association (SHADDA). She began The Dyslexic Word Bank in March 2021.
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.
What is live virtual learning?
Our live virtual training is designed to replicate the benefits of in-person training but from the comfort and safety of your home. Here is some feedback from one of the delegates…
“The session was very informative, and I will be able to put a lot of what I have learnt into the classroom. The technical support in the session was fantastic and any issues I had were quickly and successfully attended too. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and answered questions extremely well. The session had a good pace to it and was as good as I think you could get without being an in-person session.”
Virtual training is live and interactive. Expect what you would from our in-person training, Q&A time, videos, activities and material you can take away to support with putting your new knowledge into action.
The technology is easy to use and a host is available on each session to support with any technical hitches you might hit. If you have a computer and internet connection you have been able to successfully use for video calling via software like Zoom or Zoom in the past, you’ll be able to access our virtual training.
*For those who have already completed individual modules, customised options are available. Please contact training@bdadyslexia.org.uk for details.
*To gain OCN level 3 certificate, a workbook must be completed and submitted. Once your workbook has achieved the required standard a certificate will be awarded.