Dyslexia Awareness

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In our Dyslexia Awareness course, you will gain a greater understanding of what dyslexia is, how it can affect a child in their learning, you will also gain knowledge on how testing for dyslexia is done and how a child with dyslexia can be supported in the classroom. This course is suitable for those who work in education and for parents and guardians.

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All about this Dyslexia Awareness course

This course is suitable for those who work in education, as it will help you learn how to help dyslexic children in school with their education. This course is also suitable for parents and guardians who want to gain a more in-depth understanding of dyslexia.

In this course you will be introduced to what dyslexia is, how to spot the signs, the action to take and how to support dyslexic children with their education, including tools that can be used.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

  • Fully CPD registered
  • Suitable for those working in education, as well as parents and guardians
  • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
  • Fully printed certificate posted next day
  • Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units covered on this course

Introduction to dyslexia

In the first unit, you will be introduced to what is included throughout the course, what dyslexia is, causes of dyslexia and how dyslexia impacts a child and their learning. You will finish the unit by exploring some true or false facts.

Spotting the signs

 In this unit you will gain a greater understanding on spotting the signs of dyslexia, including reading, writing, planning, organisational and memory difficulties.

Actions to take

This unit will explore the actions to take when dyslexia is detected. The role of the SENDCo, The Three Waves of Intervention and using this intervention. You will also explore how screening for dyslexia works. The unit will finish with exploring diagnostic assessment.

Helping dyslexic children with their education

In the final unit of our dyslexia awareness, you will explore how to help dyslexic children with their education, including creating a dyslexic friendly environment, multisensory learning and teaching. You will also explore different techiniques that can be used, including Toe by Toe and Hornet Literacy Primer and the Word Wasp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.


How long does it take to complete this course?

This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.

Is this Dyslexia Awareness course accredited?

Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?

Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.

How long does the certificate last?

The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Dyslexia Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.

What are the benefits of studying this course online?

By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.

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Dyslexia Awareness
Dyslexia Awareness
£20 + VAT