Training to become a Specialist SpLD Teacher/Practitioner

Which SpLD Teaching programme should I choose? Download our useful flowchart of available routes

• For graduates holding a degree qualification
• Who are currently employed (or very recently) in a school or college setting to work with learners with literacy difficulties/dyslexia/SpLD in the UK or overseas 
• And who can commit to 10 hours of study per week over a 12 month period

Click here for further information and a programme brochure.

• For non-graduates (or graduates)
• Who are currently employed (or very recently) in a school or college setting to work with learners with literacy difficulties/dyslexia/SpLD in the UK or overseas 
• And who can commit to 3-5 hours of study per week in the first 12 months and 10 hours of study during the second 12 months 

Click here for further information and a programme brochure.

Our Level 7 Professional Postgraduate Programme is currently being updated and restructured for a 2022 start. Further details should be available in October 2021 on this link.

If you are looking to train to become an SpLD Teacher/Practitioner at Level 7, you can register your interest at trainingcourses@dyslexiaaction.org.uk (stating area of interest – SpLD Teaching, Assessment or MEd) and we will contact you as soon as the information is available. 

The Level 5 Diploma (DADIP61) and the Level 7 Teaching Certificate confers eligibility for Associate Membership of The Dyslexia Guild (ADG) recognised as the first grade of professional membership for a specialist teacher/practitioner.

The Level 5 Diploma is accredited by The CPD Standards Office. The Level 7 Certificate is accredited by Middlesex University. 

The Level 5 Diploma and Level 7 Teaching Certificate is also accredited by the British Dyslexia Association for Approved Teacher Status or Approved Practitioner Status (ATS/APS) and PATOSS for Associate membership.