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

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• 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 

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• For graduates holding a degree qualification who are looking to obtain University credits (60)
• 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 20 hours of study per week over 12 months
• Are looking to complete the full MEd Professional Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy (180 credits)

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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.

Our Level 4 and 5 CPD programme is approved by The CPD Standards Office and you receive a certificate from Dyslexia Action upon completion.