What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is suitable if the learners want to improve your ability to support the learning of individuals with dyslexia. It will be particularly relevant for teachers, teaching assistants and learning support staff who have responsibility for supporting learners with dyslexia.
The learners will need to be in a role where the learners are offering learning support in order to meet the assessment requirements for the qualification.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
The learners will take one mandatory unit which covers the skills needed to offer person-centred learning support to individuals with dyslexia, select and adapt appropriate resources, create a suitable learning environment, monitor progress and evaluate and adapt teaching and learning strategies.
Which sector does this qualification support?
The qualification will help the learners develop in an existing role, such as a teacher, teaching assistant or learning support practitioner, and to take on additional responsibility.
What are the progression options?
The learners could progress from this qualification to a broader Level 4 qualification such as the Gateway Qualifications Level 4 Certificate in Supporting the Learning of Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
The learners might also choose to develop your understanding of other learning difficulties or disabilities, and learn how to support individuals with these, through further Level 3 qualifications such as Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Autism or Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Dyspraxia.
Progression & entry requirements
The learners must be 18 or over to enter for this qualification. The learners do not need any specific qualifications or prior levels of attainment to be eligible to take the qualification.
