Training - Teachers and Educational Professionals
If you are a teacher or educational professional, working or volunteering in any stage of education, we have a number of short courses and accredited programmes. Our courses introduce you to what dyslexia or dyscalculia are, tips for how to support individuals in the classroom and strategies for enabling those with dyslexia or dyscalculia to fulfil their potential and thrive.
Content:
- Dyslexia
Find the right course for you
Content
Study method
Practical solutions – Reading, spelling and writing (Secondary educators)
2/3 hours
£60
eLearning
This course focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies to support learners who experience difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling. Difficulties with literacy can persist across subjects and year groups if not appropriately supported. This course helps educators develop practical approaches that can be embedded into everyday teaching - not reliant on specialist input alone.
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 3 - Practical Solutions for Dyslexia Plus
Approximately 30 hours study time.
From £995
eLearning or 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.
Engaging parents in supporting learning (Secondary school)
2/3 hours
£60
eLearning
This course focuses on how to build a partnership in which school and home work together to support the child’s strengths, needs, and well-being. It consider practical, realistic ways of supporting families. The aim is to help parents to feel informed and empowered, rather than overwhelmed, so that they can play an active role in supporting their child's development and success.
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 2 - Promoting Awareness of Dyslexia
Approximately 30 hours study time.
from £685
eLearning
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
Fundamentals of Dyslexia Awareness
4/5 hours
£120
eLearning
This eLearning module looks to develop an understanding of dyslexia and the nature of both the strengths and difficulties that may be experienced by a dyslexic individual.
Practical solutions – For organisation (Secondary educators)
2/3 hours
£60
eLearning
This course explores the practical and cognitive aspects of organisation, its impact on learning, wellbeing, and independence, and how organisational skills can be developed. Participants will learn practical strategies to support learners in building confidence, managing tasks effectively, and succeeding throughout the school day.