Course Overview

The duration of this course is 11-13 weeks.

This qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different specific learning difficulties , how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness in this subject area.

Unit 1 – Understand Specific Learning Difficulties

• Section 1 Understand the range and characteristics of Specific Learning Difficulties
• Section 2 Understand the nature of Specific Learning Difficulties

Unit 2 – Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties

• Section 1 Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties
• Section 2 Understand the strengths and barriers faced by individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties

Unit 3 – Understand the diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties

• Section 1 Understand the importance of seeking a formal diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
• Section 2 Understand the process of diagnosing Specific Learning Difficulties

Unit 4 – Understanding supporting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties

• Section 1 Understand how support for individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties can be provided in different settings
• Section 2 Understand how individualised support is provided

Unit 5 – Understand the context of Specific Learning Difficulties

• Section 1 Understand how attitudes, legislation and services related to Specific Learning Difficulties have changed over time
• Section 2 Understand legislation in relation to Specific Learning Difficulties

Assessment Methods

Assessments are due at the end of each unit. Your tutor will assess your work and build up your portfolio of evidence learning. A certificate will be awarded on satisfactory submission of evidence of learning for the units studied.

This course will be delivered online or paperbased over 11-13 weeks.