Training
As part of our ongoing commitment to raise awareness of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, the British Dyslexia Association has a comprehensive training programme. We deliver our expert training in a number of formats so that you can find a session to suit your needs, whether you are an organisation aiming to raise dyslexia awareness among your workforce or a dyslexia professional looking to gain a Level 7 accreditation and everything in between.
Live Virtual Training
We provide a rolling programme of free live information webinars to members of the public to raise awareness about supporting individuals with specific learning difficulties.
We also run live half and full day virtual training courses on specific topics:
- Modules which can lead to an Accredited Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, suitable for any attendees including parents, carers, teachers, employers and professionals
- CPD tailored towards specialist teachers and assessors in particular.
You can see our programme of live events here.
Please scroll down to view our specific topic courses.
Live Bespoke Training
We provide live information webinars, virtual training and in-person sessions about dyslexia, dyscalculia and supporting individuals with specific learning difficulties to a broad range of organisations:
- Workplaces
- Schools and other educational settings
- Charities and public sector organisations
This can include modules of our accredited training or professional CPD.
We can schedule these sessions at times to suit you and can tailor this private training to be relevant to the needs of your delegates. You can see our price list here.
To book a bespoke training session for your organisation please email us at bespoke@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Accredited Training
We provide gold standard accredited training courses which are delivered online including:
- Level 7 Diploma in Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
- Level 5 Certificates in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention and in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention
- Level 4 Workplace Assessors Programme
- Level 3 Various which can be undertake module by module
- Level 2 Various which can be undertake module by module
Please scroll down to view our accredited courses.
eLearning/Online Training
We provide a comprehensive programme of eLearning/online training modules on specific topics:
- Modules which can lead to an Accredited Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, suitable for any attendees including parents, carers, teachers, employers and professionals
- CPD tailored towards specialist teachers and assessors in particular.
Please note: Access to eLearning/online modules are released on the first Thursday following the submission of your booking; and more specifically, providing payment has been made before the allotted time.
Please note: eLearning modules will automatically expire after 3 months, from the date that the module has been released.
Please scroll down to view our eLearning/online specific topic courses.
Payments
Payments can be made by credit/debit card or for businesses and organisations by invoice.
If you have any problems with the booking process please email us: training@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Professional Members Only - to book your discounted eLearning modules please email us at: elearning@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Our courses
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Courses suitable for
Content
Study method
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 3 - Practical Solutions for Dyslexia Support
Approximately 30 hours study time.
From £995
Virtual or eLearning/online (or a blended combination)
This programme is intended to provide a greater understanding of the problems that dyslexic learners face, and appropriate methods and resources to help support them to develop skills for successful independent learning.
Carrying out an assessment with Post 16 learners with complex needs (SASC Approved)
2.5 hours
£60
eLearning
This 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 2 - Dyslang (Dyslexia and Additional Academic Language Learning)
£295
eLearning/online
The aim of this programme is to enable teachers and parents to support the multilingual dyslexic individual in learning an additional curriculum language. That is, for example, in the UK a child may have Welsh as their first language, use English in the classroom, but also have to learn French.
Renewing your APC (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 support you in submitting your APC application as well as general good practice in report writing.
Part of an Accredited Course
Dyslang (Dyslexia and Additional Academic Language Learning)
FREE
eLearning
The aim of this eLearning module is to enable teachers and parents to support the multilingual dyslexic individual in learning an additional curriculum language. That is, for example, in the UK a child may have Welsh as their first language, use English in the classroom, but also have to learn French. The materials for this module have been developed as part of a project, funded with support from the European Commission.