Who is this course for?

Candidates will be  experienced specialist teachers with a Level 5 qualification in Dyslexia/ Specific Learning Differences. Candidates may be working as:

• SENCOs/ Inclusion Managers
• Learning Support tutors
• Specialist teachers
• Speech and language therapists
• Other professionals working within an educational setting.

Candidates who do not  hold a  Level 5 qualifications in supporting learners with SpLD may wish to contact Dyslexia Understood who are offering this course.

About Us

Tutors on the Level 7 course are qualified and highly experienced with current knowledge of working within primary, secondary, further and higher education and/ or with adults in the workplace.

We also believe that it is also important for our students to meet  regularly with others who are working in a range of different settings and learn from working collaboratively with each other. Our course offers monthly taught sessions which will include lectures, workshops, guest speakers, tutorials, discussion groups, directed study, research and practical, hands-on sessions working with resources and assessment materials.

When you train with Dyslexia Herts you will benefit from caring tutors who will be able to guide and support you through the course. Tutorials will be available face to face or online and you will also have access to online resources and a discussion forum.

What will I learn?

This course will equip you with the underpinning theoretical knowledge and practical skills you will need  to become a specialist assessor and to broaden your knowledge of working with learners with dyslexia and associated specific learning differences.

The course will teach you to administer standardised tests and write diagnostic assessment reports for specific learning differences, which make recommendations to move learning forward , inform specialist teaching programmes and advise on access arrangements in examinations.

You will complete one teaching practice and be observed and supported by tutors as you teach learners with more complex profiles.

What opportunities are there to progress after this course?

Candidates may be able to progress to job roles that require the ability to:

• Carry out diagnostic assessments for Specific Learning differences and write assessment reports on learners’ educational needs to inform local authorities, other professionals, learners and parents/carers.
• Carry out assessments and write reports advising on schools, colleges, local authorities and awarding bodies.
• Take an advisory role with regard to school/college policies for both inclusion and effective teaching of learners with Specific learning differences.

Candidates will also be able to apply for an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).

When?

The course runs over three terms and is a blend of ten attendance days over the year and tutorial support (both face to face and online). We also have a Moodle site (Virtual Learning Environment) where you can access course handouts and resources and submit work.

Attendance days are held on Saturday from 9.30- 5.00

Where?

Dyslexia Herts, Audley House, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 1EH

Depending on course numbers your sessions may be held at another location in the Berkhamsted or Tring area.

Funding

Candidate may be funded by their school/college, local authority or self-fund. We are able to offer payment in instalments.

Interested?

To find out more please contact us by email

To apply please complete our course application form. We will get in touch to arrange to meet you.