Expected prior knowledge for the ‘Level 3 Dyslexia Awareness’ course:

The Level 3 Dyslexia Awareness course is a balance of theory and practical strategies. It builds on the foundations established in the Level 1 Dyslexia Awareness course although there is no requirement for you to have completed this first.

This course is for you if you are:

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

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

Course content:

• Different definitions 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