Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia (DAAWD51)

DAAWD51 – This Level 4 Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia course provides a solid, theoretical and practical grounding for practitioners in a wide range of settings who work with learners with dyslexia. Studying these closely related units of the Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia will give you the opportunity to gain knowledge of the characteristics of dyslexia, how to support specific weaknesses commonly associated with dyslexia and an understanding of the key principles that underpin specialist teaching.

The Award consists of three Units.

Unit in Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties (DACPD51)

Unit in Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses (DACPD52)

Unit in Structured, Cumulative Multisensory Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia (DACPD53)

• The courses are delivered online which offers you the flexibility to organise your time to fit around your professional and personal commitments.  It also saves you the time and expense of travel and classroom attendance
• Total study time per unit is 3 – 5 hrs a week, 20 – 30 hours total study over a 7 week period per unit*
• Tutor support is offered throughout the duration of the induction and course
• Our units equate to Level 4 or 5  on the Register of Regulated Qualifications (RQF).

*e.g. if the participant registers to study for the first of three Units in January 2020, they can then study Unit 2 in March 2020 and Unit 3 in May 2020.

Applicants should:

• Be qualified to at least level 3 (‘A’ level) on the UK qualifications framework or have other equivalent qualifications and relevant experience. Teaching assistants must be mentored by a qualified teaching professional whilst on the course
• Qualified classroom teachers or teaching or learning assistants and be currently (or recently within the last 2 years) employed to work with learners in the UK or internationally
• Qualified learning or adult support tutor and be currently (or recently within the last 2 years) employed to work with learners in a further or higher education educational setting or those working in a support function
• Have a minimum English language ability level such as: IELTS 6 or TOEFL 60-78 points.

Please note: We reserve the right to request information in support of all applications from a headteacher or other suitably qualified line manager or referee.

This Award is part of a wider CPD programme which offers the opportunity to choose from a range of study options:

You can study:

1. Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia (DAAWD51) and Award in Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia – (DAAWD52)  which make up The Level 4 Certificate in Supporting Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia (DACRT51) please note you cannot book this Certificate outright but should book either six individual Units or two Awards
2. If you complete The Level 4 Certificate in Supporting Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia (DACRT51)* you can move on to The Level 5 Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy (DACRT60) which will give you The Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy (DADIP61)

*please note if you are a graduate with at least two years experience and are currently employed (recently or within the last two year’s employed to work with learners in a dyslexia/literacy setting and are looking for a fast track route to gaining the Level 5 Diploma you can study Focal Points for Literacy fast track Award (DAAWD80)  instead of the above then move onto The Level 5 Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy (DACRT60)

• Pay online by debit/credit card at the time of registration £855+VAT (making a saving of £10 per unit if booking three units individually)
• Pay later £880+VAT (this price includes an additional fee of £25+VAT for those choosing not to pay online at time of registration.  All monies must be received before the start of the course, the pay later option is only available up to 2 weeks before the start of the course)

Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award containing three units (click here to book the units individually):

• 13 May 2020
  Book by 29 April (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 6 May if paying by credit/debit card.
• 15 July 2020
  Book by 1 July (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 12 July if paying by credit/debit card.
• 16 September 2020
  Book by 2 September (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 9 September if paying by credit/debit card.

Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.  Booking for 2020-2021 will be available late spring.