Level 5 Diploma
For Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences & Barriers to Literacy
This course is for you if you want to become a Specialist SpLD Tutor working within education supporting people with Dyslexia or SpLDs.
This course is accredited by the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC) and is also recognised by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), PATOSS, The Dyslexia Guild and PASSHE. It can lead to BDA accreditation as a Specialist Tutor (ATS/APS and ATS FE/HE).
Applications now open for September 2026 start!
Please email info@learningsupportacademy.com to apply
Summary
The Level 5 Diploma for Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy will:
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Develop candidates’ understanding of Specific Learning Differences and how they can impact on learning and cognition
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Develop candidates’ understanding of the context of learning and of the national and regional policies which affect SEN and Equality policies and provision within their own workplace
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Develop candidates’ ability to identify and assess the needs of learners with specific learning differences, using observation and evidence-based assessment
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Develop candidates’ ability to plan, deliver, review and evaluate effective teaching programmes for learners with specific learning differences, in individual and small group settings
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Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes which include both literacy and numeracy, and understand how difficulties with language and literacy will affect the development of numeracy skills
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Develop candidates’ ability to work with others in supporting learners with Specific Learning Differences
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Develop candidates’ professional values and commitment to professional standards.