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Free Level 2 Specific Learning Difficulties Course in Bury Saint Edmunds

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Specific Learning Difficulties Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, part-time during the day.

The course covers a range of the course, including dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia. You'll explore how these conditions affect learning and how to support people who have them. Topics are relevant to education, healthcare, and social care settings. The course runs over two years at a manageable pace, which suits those balancing study with work or other commitments.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties.

Who this course is for

You will learn about a range of specific learning difficulties, including ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. It's great for people working in a variety of sectors, such as healthcare, social care and education.This is a 12-week (approx. 120 hours) Online Self-Study qualification course. It can be started anytime and accessed (via a learning portal) at times/days to suit you.To learn more about this course and book your place, click the following link to Eventbrite.Click here to View more information

Entry requirements

Learners must meet the following eligibility criteria to access this course:

  • Be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2027
  • Learners must be a UK resident and legally living in the UK on the first day of learning. (proof required)
  • Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the key characteristics of dyslexia and how it affects learning.
  • You'll understand what ADHD is and how it presents in different settings.
  • You'll explore dyscalculia and its impact on numeracy.
  • You'll learn about other specific learning difficulties and how they overlap.
  • You'll develop strategies to support individuals with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll understand how to adapt communication and learning approaches for different needs.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting, part-time during the day. Learning is spread across two years at a steady pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks linked to each unit of the course. You'll work through topics covering different specific learning difficulties and the practical ways to support people who have them.

What you will need to bring

University and Professional Development Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in a school or college setting.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works with students who have special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps individuals with learning difficulties in education.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one or group support in specialist settings.
  • Healthcare Support Worker, assists patients who have learning or communication needs.
  • Social Care Support Worker, supports adults or young people with learning difficulties in care settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, a natural next step for those working in schools or colleges.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disability, deepens knowledge for SEN roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, suits those moving into care-based support roles.
  • A Level 4 qualification in education or SEN support, for those aiming toward specialist or senior roles.
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