Learn how literacy skills are acquired and developed with our Award in Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia.
This Level 4 Award will equip teachers and education professionals with the background knowledge essential for teaching learners with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. The interrelating research pertinent to developing literacy skills and appropriate intervention for learners with dyslexia will be explored.
Why study the Award in Developing Literacy Skills?
This Award consists of three Units:
- Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia will provide you with the knowledge to compare recent models of reading skills and understanding about their relevance to readers with dyslexia who are learning English or other alphabetic languages. You’ll examine the phonological, morphological and orthographic processes that underlie reading competence and learn how explicit, structured tuition can help build language awareness in learners with dyslexia. You’ll also consider the difficulties that readers with dyslexia can face when accessing print
- Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia will increase your understanding of the processes involved in developing writing skills and learn strategies for use in the classroom. Although the focus is on how to nurture the development of writing skills in learners with dyslexia, the approach will benefit a wide range of learners struggling to acquire effective writing skills.
- Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to support learners with dyslexia to develop spelling skills. Although the focus is on how to nurture the development of spelling skills in learners with dyslexia, the approach will benefit a wide range of learners struggling to acquire effective spelling skills.
At a glance
✔ 100% online training
✔ Access anywhere
✔ No live delivery
✔ Developed by education professionals
✔ Tutor support through online forums
and
✔ CPD Standards Office Accredited
✔ Level 4, mapped to Ofqual levels
✔ 3 self-paced units (30 hours over 8 weeks)
✔ Set start and assignment submission dates
✔ Delivered through our Campus Online platform
Who is the Award in Developing Literacy Skills suitable for?
This Award is suitable for those working in a primary or secondary dyslexia/literacy environment who have at least one year’s recent and relevant experience and who are qualified to Level 3 (A Level or equivalent qualifications).
Please note: we reserve the right to request information in support of your application.
Teaching/learning support assistants should identify a senior member of teaching staff within the school to act as your mentor during this course.
How is the course delivered?
Our courses are delivered through Campus Online, our unique online learning platform.
Campus Online allows you to study at your own pace, without the need to travel, or commit to particular dates or times. You’ll log in to access your study materials, contact your tutor for support, and connect and network with other delegates.
£855 + VAT (a saving of £10 per Unit compared to booking three Units individually)
- Payments by debit/credit card should be made online at the time of registration
- If you or your organisation require an invoice upfront there is an additional admin charge of £25 + VAT. A purchase order number (if applicable) and finance contact name, address, email and phone number will be required at the time of registration
There are no additional costs for international delegates.
When can I start and how can I book?
Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.
Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award in Developing Literacy Skills. It is also possible to book the 3 Units individually. Please click here to do so.
Please note
The following Unit is not part of this Award but can be swapped out for either one of the Reading, Writing or Spelling Units: Developing Numeracy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
- 11 September 2024
Book by 28 August (if an invoice is required upfront select ‘pay later’ option on form, or book by 4 September if paying by credit/debit card at time of registration)
- 13 November 2024
Book by 30 October (if an invoice is required upfront select ‘pay later’ option on form, or book by 6 November if paying by credit/debit card at time of registration)
- 15 January 2025
Book by 1 January (if an invoice is required upfront select ‘pay later’ option on form, or book by 8 January if paying by credit/debit card at time of registration)
- 19 March 2025
Book by 5 March (if an invoice is required upfront select ‘pay later’ option on form, or book by 12 March if paying by credit/debit card at time of registration)
- 21 May 2025
Book by 7 May (if an invoice is required upfront select ‘pay later’ option on form, or book by 14 May if paying by credit/debit card at time of registration)
What do our delegates say about our Awards?
Read an interview with Natalie Noble who has studied three of our Awards.
Dyslexia CPD delivered through our practice-led approach
Each of the three Units within this Award is comprised of three study cycles, each of which includes a Study, Practice, Reflect, and Collaborate section. There are also associated practical tasks, with reference to current research and case studies.
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