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Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – BCoT

CostFREE
Duration25 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course. Study online at your own pace over 25 weeks, fitting learning around your other commitments.

The course covers dyslexia, ADHD, and other specific learning difficulties. You'll explore how to identify these conditions and find practical ways to support people in schools, workplaces, and home settings. It suits anyone working with or caring for individuals who have specific learning needs.

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

Who this course is for

Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of dyslexia, ADHD and other specific learning difficulties, as well as how to identify ways of supporting individuals. The units and topics included are ideal for learners who are looking to support individuals with specific learning difficulties in any environment, be it at home, in the workplace, or in schools.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of dyslexia and how it affects learning.
  • You'll learn about ADHD and its impact on daily life and education.
  • You'll explore a range of other specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll identify signs that someone may have a specific learning difficulty.
  • You'll discover strategies for supporting individuals in school, work, and home environments.
  • You'll build knowledge of inclusive approaches to learning support.

How you will learn

You study online, working through units at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. No exams are required.

What you will need to bring

BCoT will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided as part of the online course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with learning difficulties in a classroom.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works with students who have special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps individuals access learning in school or college.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one or group support for people with specific needs.
  • Home Tutor, supports learners with specific learning difficulties outside school.
  • Early Years Practitioner, works with young children who may have emerging learning needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a step toward teaching or training roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, deepens classroom support skills.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, broadens your knowledge for roles working with young people.
  • CACHE Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability, focuses specifically on SEND practice.
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