Qualification Courses

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Dyslexia Awareness

This course is for you if you are:

• Interested in dyslexia and wanting to further your understanding
• Working with pupils with dyslexia

Prior Knowledge: You do not need to know anything about dyslexia.

Course Overview

This course covers the characteristic features of dyslexia, the challenges dyslexic learners face in literacy and numeracy, alongside strategies to overcome these learning barriers.

Course Content

• Definition of dyslexia
• Characteristic features of dyslexia
• The social, emotional and behavioural impact of dyslexia
• What issues are faced by dyslexic learners when learning to read, spell and write
• How dyslexia may affect the development of numeracy skills
• What assessments are available and how they might be used
• Many different strategies for addressing the barriers to learning that individuals with dyslexia may face, including the use of assistive technology
• Sources of support

Course format

You will need to access a variety of pre-recorded webinars. There will also be an element of independent work for which you will receive all relevant resources and guidance.

You will benefit from scheduled 1-1 tutor support time.

Course delivery

Self Study: You can work through the folder at your own pace accessing a variety of materials along the way.

Tutor Lead – Online: Delivered over 7 online sessions — available subject to minimum group size.

Tutor Lead – Face-to-Face: Delivered over 7 face-to-face sessions at a local venue — available subject to minimum group size.

Course Fees

(Includes training materials, tailored support from a designated tutor, & Gateway qualification fee)

Please contact DOS admin for further information or to book your course: Contact DOS.