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Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – Inspire HQ Nottingham

Cost£516.00
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start7 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course. Study online at your own pace over around 26 weeks, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course covers different types of specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia. You'll learn how they are identified and how people can be supported in education, healthcare, and social care settings. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence reviewed by a tutor.

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

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll identify different types of specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia.
  • You'll understand how specific learning difficulties are diagnosed.
  • You'll explore how specific learning difficulties affect individuals in everyday life and learning.
  • You'll learn strategies to support individuals with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll understand the role of professionals in education, healthcare, and social care settings.
  • You'll build knowledge to help you support learners or service users more effectively.

How you will learn

You'll study online through live sessions held on Mondays and Tuesdays. A laptop or computer is required to join the sessions. Assessment is by portfolio of evidence, which your tutor or assessor will review. You'll gather evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your knowledge.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or computer to access the online sessions. A link to join will be sent to you once your enrolment is complete. Inspire HQ Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works with pupils who have special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps students with specific learning difficulties in school or college.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one or group support in educational settings.
  • Healthcare Support Worker, assists patients with learning difficulties in clinical settings.
  • Social Care Support Worker, supports adults or young people with learning difficulties in care settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, builds on your knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities, broadens your understanding for care and education roles.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, moves you toward a formal teaching assistant role.
  • Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People's Speech, Language and Communication, for those working with younger learners.
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