KCSIE - Keeping Children Safe in Education

Dyslexia

Students learn in different ways, and face unique challenges, one of which is Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which affects reading and spelling skills. If you notice some students find these challenging, they may benefit from additional resources and support. This course will help you spot signs of dyslexia and learn how to access the correct support for dyslexic students.

Learning outcomes:

Describe dyslexia and its prevalence, to better understand its impact on students
Recognise the signs of dyslexia in students and when to refer them for assessment, to make sure they receive appropriate assistance

Identify strategies for teaching students with dyslexia, to adjust your teaching approach to be more inclusive of those students

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

You may have heard of it in passing, but if you’ve ever asked, “What is dyslexia?”, then this course is for you. You’ll learn about dyslexia, how to recognise it, and its impact on students. You’ll also come away with some strategies for teaching students with dyslexia inclusively.

Although this is a school-specific course, anyone who is curious about dyslexia and interested in supporting those with additional learning needs will find it useful. Teachers and Teaching Assistants will find it especially helpful.

Why choose iAM Compliant

Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.