Accredited Course
Accredited Level 5 - Certificate in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention
Length
12-16 months
Cost
From £2950
Location
eLearning
About this course
The мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Accredited Level 5 Certificate in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties: Support and Intervention enables you to be a specialist teacher with learners with maths related difficulties. The course is modular and flexible and can be undertaken part time, through online learning. It includes academic written tasks followed by teaching practice. These are delivered under the guidance of a personal tutor with access to peer support provided. Please note that this course will require a time commitment of up to 12 hours per week.
Please note that fees will increase to £2,950 for courses starting after May 2024.
Booking your place
*All training courses are subject to availability and there is no guarantee that we will have a space available on the next training course even if we have approved your application. We reserve the right to accept or reject your booking.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for a broad range of individuals working in education.
It is of particular benefit to:
- Teachers, teaching assistants and tutors supporting maths in primary, secondary and tertiary settings;
- Tutors and support staff in Further or Higher Education and other adult learning settings;
- It is also accessible to those who have a desire to improve their skills and knowledge in the area of dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties and display the ability to study at Level 5 (equivalent to undergraduate level).
What is the qualification?
The мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Level 5 Certificate in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention is the first step towards becoming a specialist teacher or tutor for learners with maths related difficulties.
This Level 5 certificate holds мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Approved Teacher Dyscalculia/Approved Practitioner Dyscalculia (мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± ATD/APD) accreditation.
This means that candidates who have successfully passed the Level 5 certificate can apply to the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± for ATD or APD status and professional membership.
For further information about мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± professional accreditations plesae visit Accreditation.
Entry Requirements
The мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± is committed to widening participation and, as such, has an open policy to its courses. However, candidates will be expected to have a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English and at least two years’ recent and relevant maths (teaching or support) experience in an educational setting.
Applicants who do not fulfil all the requirements above may be considered for 'special entry' if they can demonstrate other relevant academic and/or professional experience. Such applicants are advised to apply in the first instance and fully explain their experience in their application statement.
Please note: you will have access to the course for a limited period from your start date. Should you need to extend this timeline, please liaise directly with your allocated tutor; who will advise you of the process to apply and pay for extension.
All prices are correct at the time of publication. All prices are subject to change.