Training - Parents and Carers
Do you want to find out more about how to support your child or a young person with dyslexia or dyscalculia? We have a number of webinars and short courses that introduce you to what dyslexia or dyscalculia are, tips for how to support the needs of individuals and strategies for enabling those with dyslexia or dyscalculia to fulfil their potential and thrive.
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Helping With Phonics: A Free Resource from the SoundCheck Project
Free
eLearning
This eLearning module has been designed for teachers, TA's, LSA's and other education professionals who wish to support primary age learners to develop better phonics skills. These resources may be of particular use to those working with children who are approaching the Phonics Screening Check. The materials for this course have been developed as part of the SoundCheck Project as run by the BDA in partnership with Dyslexia Action and Springboard for Children.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Strategies for Study Skills
2/3 hours
£60
eLearning
Individuals are often asked to do independent study, but are rarely taught the skills to do so effectively. Dyslexic individuals, particularly, have often spent so much time struggling with literacy difficulties that they have not had the opportunity to develop good study skills. This module examines a range of approaches to study in order to support dyslexic individuals with developing and implementing effective study skills.
Part of an Accredited Course
Learner Motivation and Self-esteem
2/3 hours
£60
eLearning
Developing and sustaining self-esteem and motivation can be a real challenge for individuals with additional needs and is an area that is important to address. Whilst this module is aimed at supporting dyslexic individuals, the strategies suggested here would be equally appropriate for those who are not dyslexic.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Solutions for Higher Level Literacy Skills
4/5 hours
£120
eLearning
This eLearning module looks at how to support learners with higher levels of reading, writing and spelling. It explores techniques and strategies that enable dyslexic individuals to get what they need from text- based information and then demonstrate what they know in a written format.
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 2 - Practical Solutions for Dyslexia Support
From £775
Virtual or eLearning/online (or a blended combination)
This programme is intended to equip candidates with an understanding of the issues that dyslexic individuals face, and how they can be supported to develop coping strategies that will assist them in the workplace, in learning, and in day-to-day life.
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.