Unit in Developing Numeracy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia – (DACPD99)

DACPD99– This level 4 short course unit examines the processes involved in mathematical thinking and how they link to aspects of memory and attention.  The difficulties that learners with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties, particularly dyscalculia, can have with numeracy are explained.  The association of ‘number sense’ (numerosity) with dyscalculia is also examined.  The unit explores theory, offers some practical ideas and provides the practitioner with the fresh perspective necessary to effectively use structured, cumulative, multi sensory teaching to promote numeracy development in learners where it is stalled or significantly delayed.

• The course is 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 is 3-5 hrs a week (20-30 hours total study over a 7 week period)
• Tutor support is offered throughout the duration of the course
• This qualification equates to Level 4 or 5  on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

• 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 if English is the second language

This unit is a stand alone unit but participants who wish to study for an Award may swap DACPD99 for another unit within some Awards (please see below).

You can study:

1. The above unit individually
2. Participants who wish to study for an Award may swap DACPD99 for another but only the following units in the following Awards:
   Award in Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia (DAAWD52) can swap with units DACPD84 or 85 or 85
   Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia (DAAWD60) can swap with units DACPD93 or 94 only
   Award in Supporting International Learners with Dyslexia (DAAWD67) can swap with units DACPD84 or 85 only

• Pay online by debit/credit card at the time of registration £295+VAT.
• Pay later £320+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.

• 17 March 2021
  Book by 3 March (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 10 March if paying by credit/debit card.
• 12 May 2021
  Book by 28 April (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 5 May if paying by credit/debit card.
• 14 July 2021
  Book by 30 June (if pay later/invoice required upfront) or book by 7 July if paying by credit/debit card.

Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.  

“I have enjoyed the challenge of this course. being out of studying for a while, it’s hard to get back into that way of thinking. Really enjoy the input, the new terminology, the fresh perspective and the consideration for new learners.”
A.N.