Dyslexia Action - Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia

Explore three specialist areas of learning, within a diverse learning environment, with our Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia.

This Level 5 Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia explores three key specialist areas of learning and acknowledges the diverse learning environment of today. You will learn how to address memory weakness in the learners you work with, develop writing skills and support EAL learners with dyslexia, exploring recent research that underpins the teaching methods to support learners with dyslexia and with EAL.

Why study Learning Supporting for Adults with Dyslexia?

This Award consists of three Units:

Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses explores some of the different aspects of memory and aims to promote an understanding of the barriers that working memory weaknesses can create within learning environments. You’ll take an analytical approach to teaching, and will have the opportunity to reflect upon your own practice and to consider how it can be tailored to strategically support learners with dyslexia and working memory weakness
Developing Writing Skills in Adults with Dyslexia will increase your understanding of the processes involved in developing adults’ writing skills and you’ll 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
Dyslexia in Multilingual Settings explores the challenges presented when supporting multilingual learners with dyslexia. You’ll consider the learner’s cultural context, together with the impact this has on learning and progress. The key components for supporting multilingual learners will be examined with a view to identify appropriate support strategies for multilingual learners with dyslexia.

At a glance

✔ 100% online training
✔ Access anywhere
✔ No live delivery
✔ Developed by education professionals
✔ Tutor support through online forums

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✔ CPD Standards Office Accredited
✔ L4&5 Units, 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 Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia suitable for?

This Award is suitable for those working with adults with dyslexia in the workplace or in further or higher education who have at least one year’s recent and relevant experience and who are qualified to Level 3 (A Level or equivalent qualifications). It is particularly suitable for Study Skills to Support Tutors who wish to gain or maintain professional membership for DSA Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Band 4 registration. See the Dyslexia Guild Membership for further information.

Please note: we reserve the right to request information in support of your application if required.

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.

What is the cost?

£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.

For further information please visit our payment FAQ page

Alternative ways to book this Award

If you wish to pay for this Award in instalments you can book the three separate set Units at a cost of £295+VAT each:

Alternatively, you can book the full Certificate that includes this Award:

CPD Certificate in Supporting Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties (DACRT56/DACRT-ADU)

By booking as a full Certificate you will save £60.

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 Learning Supporting for Adults with Dyslexia. 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

23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
24 September 2025
12 November 2025
14 January 2026
18 March 2026

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.

Award in Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia – (DAAWD60)