Dyscalculia Courses

Educators play a crucial role in identifying learning difficulties early on. By understanding dyscalculia, teachers can recognize signs and symptoms in students, allowing for timely intervention and support. Knowledge of dyscalculia enables teachers to tailor their teaching methods to accommodate students with this specific learning difficulty. By using differentiated instruction techniques, educators can provide alternative approaches and resources to help students grasp mathematical concepts.

We have designed the content so students will have the option to follow either Level 3, Level 5 and Level 7 full programme or the Level 7 top up programme. All courses are accedited by OCN 4 Learning and the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).

The Level 3 comprises completing 2 modules and students will have 6 months to complete the course.

The Level 5 comprises completing 3 modules and students will have 1 year to complete the course. This Level 5 certificate holds BDA Approved Teacher Dyscalculia/Approved Practitioner Dyscalculia (BDA ATD/APD) accreditation. This means that candidates who have successfully passed the Level 5 certificate can apply to the BDA for ATD or APD status and professional membership.

The Level 7 full course comprises 4 modules and students will have 2 years to complete this course. This Level 7 holds the BDA Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA Dyscalculia), and this indicates a high standard of professional competence in both diagnostic assessment and teaching. This means that candidates who have successfully passed the Level 7 course can apply to the BDA for (AMBDA dyscalculia ), and professional membership.

The Level 7 top-up is for people who already have a Level 5 qualification in Dyscalculia and have Accredited Teacher/Practitioner Dyscalculia (ATD/APD) and will exempt students from Module 1. Students will have 18 months to complete this course.  This Level 7 holds the BDA Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA Dyscalculia), and this indicates a high standard of professional competence in both diagnostic assessment and teaching. This means that candidates who have successfully passed the Level 7 course can apply to the BDA for (AMBDA dyscalculia ), and professional membership.

As well as the full level 7 and top up level 7 we are offering two conversion courses  from January 2025

Level 7 conversion 1 is for people who already have level 5 in dyscalculia, an Associate Member British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) qualification in Dyslexia and have an APC. This Level 7 holds the BDA Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA Dyscalculia), and this indicates a high standard of professional competence in both diagnostic assessment and teaching. This means that candidates who have successfully passed the Level 7 course can apply to the BDA for (AMBDA dyscalculia ), and professional membership.

Level 7 conversion 2 is for people who already have an Associate Member British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) qualification in dyslexia and have an APC. This Level 7 holds the BDA Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA Dyscalculia), and this indicates a high standard of professional competence in both diagnostic assessment and teaching. This means that candidates who have successfully passed the Level 7 course can apply to the BDA for (AMBDA dyscalculia ), and professional membership.

These courses have been accredited by OCN4Learning. The courses are accreditated  by the British Dyslexia Association.

The course has been written by Judy Hornigold, Steve Chinn, and Kate Davies and will be delivered by Judy and Kate, or one of their team members with guest lectures from a range of experts in the field. Steve will also join us on the zoom meetings.

Judy and Kate have been working in the education profession for 25 years. Steve became a pioneer teacher and researcher in the field. He has written award winning books and resources, founded an award-winning specialist school and lectured/trained teachers in 30 countries. 

In their roles as a Lecturers in Inclusion for Edgehill University, Kate and Judy co developed the PGCert in Dyslexia, PGCert and PGDip in Dyscalculia. Judy and Kate were amongst the first lecturers to deliver Dyscalculia courses in the country and have qualified many SpLD specialist teachers throughout the UK and internationally