Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) programme from Liverpool Hope University will develop their understanding of the barriers to participation and learning that pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) can encounter. 

• Develop the specialist knowledge, skills and confidence to be a specialist teacher and/or assessor for dyslexia. 
• Be part of a specialist programme for educational professionals.
• Investigate research and literature relevant to SpLD dyslexia and relate this to specialist teaching and assessment. 
• The two modules that make up the award each carry 30 Masters level credits, which can be used towards a Masters programme. 
• Successful completion of the course may enable participants to apply to the British Dyslexia Association for Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) and to a professional association for an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). Professionals with AMBDA/APC may be able to make access arrangements for examinations.

Career opportunities:

Completion of module 1 of the Liverpool Hope University course may enable you to apply to the British Dyslexia Association for ATS or APS status. Completion of modules 1 and 2 may enable you to apply to the British Dyslexia Association for AMBDA status.

• Approved Teacher Status is a specialist status for working with children, recognised by Local Authorities and employers, supported by the British Dyslexia Association.

• Approved Practitioner Status is a specialist status for working with children, which is recognised by Local Authorities and employers for non-teaching practitioners.

• Associative Member of the British Dyslexia Association. It is an accepted qualification for teachers to assess and make recommendations for provisions for external examinations. The accreditation board underpins the highest level of work of the BDA British Dyslexia Association. The Joint Council for Qualification (JCQ) approves AMBDA.