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Level 5 Diploma

Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences & Barriers to Literacy

​Become a specialist teacher for dyslexia, specific learning differences and literacy difficulties with confidence.

This course is delivered in partnership with Patoss with candidates eligible for Associate Patoss membership upon completion.

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  • Duration: 12 months

  • Format: Blended (online + recorded sessions)

  • Free Patoss student membership for course duration

  • Price: £3,360 including VAT

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"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

​

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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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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More details

Request an application form.

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