Routes to train as a Specialist SpLD Teacher/Practitioner at Level 5 or Level 7
Dyslexia Action Training offers THREE possible routes to train as a Specialist SpLD Teacher/Practitioner.
You can only refer to yourself as a specialist teacher if you already hold a teaching qualification, QTS, and PGCE. You would be classed as a SpLD practitioner if you do not hold teaching qualifications.
You can opt to study either:
- Level 5 CPD Pathway Route
- Level 5 Fast Track Graduate only route
- The Level 7 Certificate route
Please note you do not have to complete the Level 5 Teaching Diploma before moving to the Level 7 Teaching Certificate.
The Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy (DADIP61) Fast Track Graduate only route
- 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.
The Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy (DADIP61)
CPD Pathway routes
- 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.
Level 7 Teaching Certificate
Please note:
Our Level 7 Professional Postgraduate Programme syllabus is currently being revised for an April 2022 start. Further details will be available in early 2022. Please 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.
Current participants with enquiries should contact pgmail@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
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.
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