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, which are accedited by OCN 4 Learning , Level 5 and Level 7 full programmes. which are accredited 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 Aquired Prior Learning (APL) route 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 APL routes  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 and the British Dyslexia Association.

The course has been written by Kate Davies and will be delivered by Kate or one of her team, with guest lectures from a range of experts in the field.

Kate has over 25 years of experience in education and is a leading voice in inclusion. As a Lecturer in Inclusion at Edge Hill University, she co-developed the PGCert in Dyslexia and both the PGCert and PGDip in Dyscalculia. Kate was one of the first lecturers in the UK to deliver a dedicated Dyscalculia course and has since trained specialist SpLD teachers across the UK and internationally, helping to raise standards in support for neurodiverse learners worldwide.