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
Level 7 Certificate in Testing for Exam Access Arrangements (TEAA)
6/8 months
£1,950
eLearning
This Level 7 OCN course is designed to meet the latest JCQ requirements for training exam access arrangements assessors.
Emotional impact of dyslexia (Secondary aged young people)
2/3 hours
£60
eLearning
This course explores how dyslexia can impact more than reading, spelling, and writing skills, but also a young person's confidence, sense of self, motivation, and overall wellbeing throughout their secondary schooling. It provides practical solutions to supporting dyslexic pupils’ confidence and well being.
Practical solutions – Reading, spelling and writing (Primary 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.
Dyslexia in education: understanding hidden difficulties (primary school)
£60
eLearning
Every learner’s brain is unique. Some differences are visible, while others, like dyslexia, are hidden. This course helps you recognise, understand and support these differences.
Creating accessible classroom spaces and assistive technology (primary school)
£60
eLearning
This course is on creating accessible learning environments. You will explore:- practical strategies, reflection on your current practice and creating an actionable plan
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 5 - Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention
12-16 months
£3350
eLearning
This BDA Level 5 Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention provides training for individuals who have a professional interest in dyslexia 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.