What You Will Study
Unit 1: Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 1: Know common Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 2: Recognise signs that might indicate a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 3:
Understand the importance of a professional diagnosis of a Specific Learning
Difficulty
Section 4: Understand the process of achieving a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Difficulty
Unit 2: Sources of information, support, legislation and guidance relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 1: Understand legislation and guidance that is relevant to individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 2: Understand roles
and responsibilities if those involved in protecting the rights of individuals
with Specific Learning Difficulties
Unit 3: Living with a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 1: Understand the experiences of those living with a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 2: Understand how society impacts upon a person
with a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 3: Understand the positive contributions that can be made by individuals with a Specific Learning Difficulty in different environments
Section 4: Understand the impact of an
individual’s Specific Learning Difficulty on those around them
Unit 4: Best practice relating to Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 1: Understand the best practice in providing support to individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 2: Understand the best practice
in protecting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
- Attendance Expectations
No need to attend college, work from home at a pace that suits you.
- How You Will Be Assessed
The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by a range of interactive online resources. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.
- Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Fee Information
This is a free course.
- Further Study
You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People, Understanding Autism, Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability or Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children.