"Is this course for me?"​

✔ Teachers / SENCOs / Teaching Assistants
✔ Level 4 teaching or training qualification / education to degree level or equivalent
✔ 2 years’ experience working in an educational setting

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Not sure?
Contact us for more information or an informal chat.

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What you will achieve

By the end of this course you will be a specialist teacher, and be able to:

✔ Meet requirements for Associate Patoss Professional Membership (PPM) demonstrating professional commitment and standards as a specialist teacher.

✔ Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of specific learning differences

✔ Identify and assess (for teaching purposes) the needs of learners with specific learning differences

✔ Plan, deliver, and evaluate effective teaching programmes for learners with specific learning differences

✔ Work with others in a professional capacity to support the needs of learners with specific learning differences

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How you will learn

Blended learning experience:

• Recorded sessions

• Live webinars with experienced tutors

• Tutor support & mentoring

• Practical assignments & case studies

• Peer discussion groups

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Real learner stories

 

​Lauren

On completion of the course, Lauren was employed as a Specialist SEND Practitioner at a college.

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‘This course has enabled me to progress my career and diversify my skills. I really have thrived since completing the course and it has led to exciting opportunities’

 

‘The course is a comprehensive experience that enhances teaching SpLD skills. It gives you the knowledge and understanding of different types of SpLDs and how to support them in a teaching capacity. It allows you to gain experience in creating individualised lesson and support plans whilst also giving you the skills to identify areas of need.’

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Career & impact​

Where this course takes you:

• Specialist teacher roles

• Independent work

• Increased earning potential

• Improved learner outcomes

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Clear next steps

• ​Apply now for the Level 5 Diploma for Teaching SpLD Learners

• Speak to the course leader - 0116 254 8881

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FAQ

You can find out more about the course by clicking through the boxes below. If you cannot find the information you need, please contact us and we will be happy to respond by email or arrange a call to answer your queries.

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