Accredited Course
Four-day мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Discovery Week
Length
Four-day programme
Cost
from £480
Location
Virtual/Online
Join us for the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±â€™s мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Discovery Week, a new four-day virtual training event tailored for teachers and education support professionals seeking to enhance their techniques for supporting dyslexic and neurodiverse learners at all stages of education.
Course dates: 28th - 31st October
Programme:
Day 1 - An introduction in to our current understandings of dyslexia, including the strengths and challenges that may be experienced by a dyslexic individual. The day also explores practical solutions for dyslexia, equipping participants with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of dyslexia and effective strategies for empowering dyslexic learners.
Day 2 - Focus on unravelling the complexities of reading and implementing targeted support methods to foster reading proficiency for learners with dyslexia and neurodiversity.
Day 3 - Exploration of writing challenges, providing invaluable insights and techniques for nurturing writing skills among dyslexic students.
Day 4 - Learn about the intricacies of spelling challenges, offering practical guidance on how to address these obstacles and facilitate improved spelling strategies.
Each day we will also explore technology for supporting dyslexic learners and consider the importance of supporting the mental wellbeing of learners with dyslexia.
At the end of the four-day programme, participants can select to complete an accredited workbook, within a six-month timeframe, to gain an OCN level 3 certificate.
*A workbook must be completed and submitted. Once your workbook has achieved the required standard a certificate will be awarded.*
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Meet your trainer... Amanda Hornby
Amanda has worked with secondary students with special needs since
2009. She is a qualified Specialist мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Tutor, is qualified to
assess for Exam Access Arrangements, Visual Discomfort Screening and is
working towards her Assessor Practising Certificate.
She currently works at the British мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Association as a Training Professional, delivering bespoke training to workplaces and schools.
In her free time, she is the treasurer for St Helens & District мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Association (SHADDA).
Joining instructions will be sent to the registered email address approximately 24hrs ahead of the training event. If the events start date falls on a Monday, these details will be sent out on the preceding Friday.
Live Virtual Training - Virtual training is live and interactive. Expect what you would from our in-person training, Q&A time, videos, activities and material you can take away to support with putting your new knowledge into action. Read more about virtual training here
For those who have already completed individual modules, customised options are available. Please contact training@bdadyslexia.org.uk for details