Training - Specialist Professionals (SASC/CPD)
If you already support individuals with dyslexia or dyscalculia and want to develop your teaching or assessment practice or gain a recognised qualification, we provide high-quality accredited training courses and approved professional development opportunities.
Content:
- Dyslexia
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Study method
The New Report Format 2025 (SASC Approved)
2.30 hrs
£60
eLearning
This course is designed to support practitioners in strengthening their assessment practice and adapting to the updated report format.
Carrying out an assessment with Post 16 learners with complex needs (SASC Approved)
2.30 hours
£60
eLearning
This updated SASC approved course is aimed at practising assessors who assess in the post-16 age group or those working with children who wish to further their knowledge of assessing in this age group. Delegates should hold AMBDA and/or an APC or have completed a L7 qualification in the assessment and teaching of SpLD learners. The course will broaden their understanding of a range of complex needs and how to effectively assess neurodiverse individuals.
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 4 - Workplace Assessors Programme
4 supporting modules plus an accredited workbook
£1,380
eLearning
The BDA delivers a Level 4 accredited programme to train work-based assessors. On successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to assess individuals with dyslexia or other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) for adjustments within the workplace. The aim of the programme is to provide the necessary knowledge and skill for delegates to be able to perform this role and includes the appropriate research and applications in this area.
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – Third UK Edition (SASC Approved)
2.30 hrs
£60
eLearning
This SASC-approved training introduces practitioners to the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – Third UK Edition (WIAT-III UK) in line with SASC diagnostic assessment and report writing guidance.
Carrying out an assessment with Pre16 learners with complex needs (SASC Approved)
2.30 hours
£60
eLearning
This updated SASC approved course is aimed at practising assessors who assess in the pre-16 age group or those working with adults who wish to further their knowledge of assessing in this age group. Delegates should hold AMBDA and/or an APC or have completed a L7 qualification in the assessment and teaching of SpLD learners. The course will broaden their understanding of a range of complex needs and how to effectively assess neurodiverse learners.