Training

Accredited Course

Accredited Level 2 - Promoting Awareness of Dyslexia

Approximately 30 hours study time.

from £685

Virtual or eLearning/online (or a blended combination)

This programme is designed for Teachers and TAs working with children and young people who want to be able to support dyslexic pupils within the classroom and is intended to provide a greater understanding of the problems that dyslexic learners face, and appropriate methods and resources to help support them within the context of their learning environment.

Part of an Accredited Course

Screening for Dyslexia Pre 16 (Live Virtual Training)

One Day

£120

Live Virtual Training

This training course is designed to take delegates through the complete processes of screening for dyslexia, exploring the issues of best practice within this activity. Through the practical demonstration of screening tools, it will identify what a screening tool does along with its uses and limitations. Delegates will learn how to evaluate screening tools, individual profiles and reports from a tool and develop understanding of what the next steps might be for the individuals involved.

Carrying out an assessment with Pre16 learners with complex needs (SASC Approved)

2.5 hours

£60

eLearning

This 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.

Part of an Accredited Course

Fundamentals of Dyslexia Support

4/5 hours

£120

eLearning

This eLearning module examines the fundamental approaches required when providing dyslexia support to an individual, and looks at simple strategies to support some of the more common areas of difficulty.

Key Tests: WRIT and TOMAL2 (SASC Approved)

2.5 hours

£60

eLearning

This SASC approved course is aimed at practising assessors who assess individuals of all ages and wish to know more about using the key tests: WRIT and TOMAL2. 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 the how to assess using these tests as part of the assessment battery, and how to score these accurately.

Part of an Accredited Course

Practical Strategies for Revision & Exam Technique

2/3 hours

£60

eLearning

Individuals are frequently told to revise for exams but are rarely shown how to revise effectively or efficiently. This eLearning module identifies and explains a wide variety of strategies and approaches to support dyslexic individuals with effective revision so that they can maximise their learning. It also sets out techniques that can be taught to dyslexic individuals in order to help them to achieve success in examinations.