Course Syllabus_2025

Your Qualification

Join our community of dyslexia specialist Teachers & Practitioners and earn a level 4 recognised Open College Network qualification in Professional Development in Dyslexia Awareness, Comprehensive Screening and Targeted Intervention. This recognised certification empowers you to transform students' lives and advance your career in dyslexia education.

Upon course completion you can apply for Dyslexia Academy Approved Practitioner Status, a prestigious credential that sets you apart as a trusted expert in the field.

This OCN-accredited, self-paced course gives you everything you need to: ✔ Make a lasting impact for dyslexic learners.

✔ Grow your tutoring or teaching business with confidence. ✔ Earn the recognition and results you’ve been striving for.

Qualification Structure:

Module 1: Dyslexia Awareness Understand the signs, cognitive models, and emotional impact of dyslexia.

Module 2: Comprehensive Screening Learn to use our Dyslexia Academy Screening Portfolio to confidently identify learners who need support. Module 3: Targeted Intervention Master practical strategies, assistive technology, and tailored intervention plans (including Code Breakers by Georgina Smith and Morph Mastery by Louise Selby).

Learning Outcomes:

Module 1: Dyslexia Awareness 1. Identify the key features of dyslexia and understand how dyslexia impacts on learning. 2. Explore causal models and cognitive theories relating to dyslexia. 3. Identify the key features of dyslexia and understand how dyslexia impacts on learning. 4. Understand that dyslexia can have repercussions for emotional wellbeing. 5. Explore Policies and Curriculum information relating to dyslexia. Module 2: Comprehensive Screening 1. Explore what dyslexia screening is and understand its purpose. 2. Demonstrate the ability to effectively select an appropriate learner for the screening process, while recognising the critical importance of obtaining parental consent.

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