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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.

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Accredited Course

Accredited Level 7 - Diploma in Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention

12-18 months

£4,050

eLearning

This BDA Level 7 Diploma in Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention is our flagship qualification for individuals who have a professional interest in dyslexia in teaching and assessing across age groups. The course is flexible and can be undertaken part time, through online learning.

Accredited Course

Accredited Level 5 - Certificate in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention

12-16 months

£3350

eLearning

The BDA Level 5 Certificate in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention provides training for individuals who have a professional interest in dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties in order 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.

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.

Accredited Course

Accredited Level 7 - Diploma in Assessment and Intervention for Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties

12-18 months

£4,050

eLearning

This BDA Level 7 Diploma in Assessment and Intervention for Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties is our flagship qualification for individuals who have a professional interest in dyscalculia in teaching and assessing across age groups. The course is flexible and can be undertaken part time, through online learning.

Fundamentals of Dyscalculia (Online Training)

Half day

£60

Live Virtual Training

This introductory course will look at what can cause children to struggle with maths and identify what is the difference between maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia.