Dyslexia Awareness Course

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Understanding Dyslexia

Dyslexia Awareness Course is a practical and engaging course designed to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding needed to support people with dyslexia competently. The course explores what dyslexia is, how it affects learning, and ways to aid learners to succeed both academically and socially.

You will gain insight into cognitive approaches, legal rights, and classroom support methods, enabling you to make a real difference in educational and workplace settings. Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and professionals, this course prepares you to identify, understand, and confidently support individuals with dyslexia.

Real-World Benefits

This course helps learners recognize, understand, and support people with dyslexia. Students will be able to implement techniques to enhance learning outcomes and teach in alternative ways. Understanding the cognitive approaches used by people with dyslexia and being aware of their legal rights empowers you to make a positive impact.

Grasping the cognitive approaches of people with dyslexia gives you the knowledge and confidence to create meaningful educational and social support.

Course Description

The Dyslexia Awareness Course explains all the key concepts and practical strategies for understanding and supporting dyslexic learners. You will learn about an introduction to dyslexia and its characteristics, followed by exploration of learning difficulties associated with dyslexia.

Modules include the impact of dyslexia in schools, cognitive approaches for effective learning support, and understanding the legal rights of dyslexic individuals. In this structured course, students will develop both theoretical knowledge and practical strategies to support students, colleagues, or clients with dyslexia, while promoting inclusive learning environments.

Key skills gained in this Course

Understand the nature and characteristics of dyslexia

Recognise learning difficulties associated with dyslexia

Apply cognitive and teaching strategies to support learners

Understand dyslexia in school and workplace settings

Know the legal rights of dyslexic individuals in the UK

Develop confidence in creating inclusive learning and working environments

This Course is perfect for you if you are

Teachers and teaching assistants working with dyslexic students

Parents or guardians of children with dyslexia

Education support professionals and learning mentors

HR and workplace trainers supporting employees with learning difficulties

Students or career changers interested in special educational needs (SEN)

What makes us different?

Comprehensive curriculum covering theory, strategies, and legal frameworks

Practical guidance for educational and workplace applications

Expert-led modules for inclusive teaching and learning support

Flexible learning suited for teachers, parents, and professionals

Focus on employable skills, awareness, and advocacy

Trusted institution providing high-quality, career-focused SEN training

Career Opportunities

Teaching Assistant / SEN Support Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000 per year

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordinator – £25,000 to £35,000 per year

Learning Support Specialist – £22,000 to £30,000 per year

Education Consultant for Dyslexia – £28,000 to £40,000 per year

Workplace Inclusion or Training Officer – £25,000 to £38,000 per year

Course Curriculum

Dyslexia
	Module 01: Introduction to Dyslexia	00:18:00
	Module 02: Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties	00:18:00
	Module 03: Dyslexia in the School	00:23:00
	Module 04: Cognitive Approaches in Dyslexia	00:16:00
	Module 05: The Legal Rights of Dyslexics	00:14:00