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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

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6-8 Weeks

Level: All Levels

Category: Online Courses

Course description

The Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties course is designed to provide educators, caregivers, and professionals with a comprehensive understanding of specific learning difficulties (SLDs) and effective strategies for supporting individuals with these challenges. This course focuses on recognizing, assessing, and addressing various types of learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia.
Participants will learn about the characteristics and signs of different SLDs, including how they affect learning and daily functioning. The course covers practical approaches for supporting individuals with SLDs in educational settings and beyond, including tailored teaching strategies, adaptive technologies, and individualized support plans.
By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively support individuals with specific learning difficulties, enhancing their educational experiences and overall success.

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Enrol for free in either a live, tutor-led course or a self-paced online course. Both are fully funded if you’re eligible.

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Dates

  • Valid From 2023-08-01
  • Until 2030-07-31

Delivery

The course will be completed online via our e-assessor platform. The duration of the course is seven weeks and is designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to keep track.


This course is made up of five units:

  • The characteristics of ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyscalculia
  • How specific learning difficulties can affect children and adults in different ways
  • The importance of early diagnosis
  • The various assessment methods available to diagnose specific learning difficulties
  • How individuals can be supported to gain, start and continue with study and employment
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Gain the confidence to assist others during challenging times.

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Further Information

Additional Benefits:

  • Fully online learning resources and assessments
  • Study from anywhere, at any time
  • Gain an accredited level 2 qualification
  • Nationally recognised
  • Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
  • Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
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What our participants say

The whole course was well put together. Initially, when I started the course, I was a bit overwhelmed, as I hadn’t studied since I’d been at school, but Tom made it easy to follow and understandable.
Max
Max Brighton
Overall, excellent, had my reservations about attending course prior to starting. However, so pleased I did! The instructor, Orsi, was brilliant, informative, patient, and calm. It made the learning an enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
Georgie
Georgie Kent
This was very informative, and I found it easier to attend it on Zoom as it saved travel time and hassle. The tutor and the rest of the group were amazing, thank you too all!
Ben
Ben Crawley
I applied for a job as an LSA at a special needs school two weeks ago, and I’ve been offered the position! The start date is still to be discussed since it's half-term next week, and there are still some relevant checks to go through. However, they were extremely happy with the effort and support I was able to offer the children. Everything I’ve learned through this course, I can confidently take with me into my future role within a school.
Lucia
LuciaKent
An enjoyable course despite being on maths! Tutor was very aware of different learning needs / levels of each learner and adapts to them without compromising flow of teaching sessions.
Harry
Harry Surrey
Shelley is an amazing teacher! She makes everyone understand and explains everything in detail and covers all aspects of a situation. She involved everyone in the class to participate and treated everyone equally. I will miss this course and my lovely teacher Shelley.
Sarah
Sarah Surrey

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Eligibility Criteria:

✓ Aged 19 or over

✓ Living in England 

✓ Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment. 

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We offer a variety of fully funded qualifications, made possible through government funding. Funding availability is determined by your location, as different regions have specific funding allocations and eligibility criteria.