Training - Specialist Professionals (SASC/CPD)
If you already support individuals with dyslexia or dyscalculia and want to develop your teaching or assessment practice or gain a recognised qualification, we provide high-quality accredited training courses and approved professional development opportunities.
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- Dyslexia
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Accredited Course
Accredited Level 5 - Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention
12-16 months
From £2950
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.
Accredited Course
Accredited Level 7 - Diploma in Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
12-18 months
£3,450
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.
SASC -Use of TOD in a Diagnostic Assessment (Live Virtual Training)
Half Day
£100
Live Virtual Training via ZOOM/Teams
The virtual course will look at using the Tests of Dyslexia in order to write a diagnostic assessment report according to the SASC report format. It will address how to administer, interpret and report the test results in order to comply with the SASC report format.
Good Practice in Report Writing Pre 16 (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 broaden and strengthen their understanding of good practice in report writing.
Carrying out an assessment with Pre16 learners with complex needs (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 broaden their understanding of a range of complex needs and how to effectively assess neurodiverse learners.
Key Tests: WRIT and TOMAL2 (SASC Approved)
2.5 hours
£60
eLearning
This SASC approved course is aimed at practising assessors who assess individuals of all ages and wish to know more about using the key tests: WRIT and TOMAL2. 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 the how to assess using these tests as part of the assessment battery, and how to score these accurately.