This course will help you understand what is meant by Dyslexia, how it is diagnosed, and how to support individuals with Dyslexia.
By the end of the course, you should have an understanding of how to:
By successfully completing this course you will achieve an Level 2 Award in Dyslexia Awareness (AIM Qualification)
Assessment is completed via portfolio of work.
Learners will need to be able to attend at least 80% of the sessions to complete the portfolio and individual tutorials will be offered during the course.
The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with an experienced tutor, and there is opportunity to meet and socialise with others in the group in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at the information session to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.
It can be difficult to make the first step into something new, therefore the tutor will contact you before the start of the course, and provide you with further information and details about anything else you will need to bring for the first session.
The course is free if you are:
You will need to provide evidence of your income if you are employed and believe you are entitled to a free course. This could be a pay slip or contract of employment.
If you are employed, the course is part funded by the government but you will be required to make a contribution of £84.
We also operate a fee remission policy, so if you earn more than £18,525 per year but still cannot afford to pay for course you can apply for support. This may mean you get the course for free.
Please contact us if you would like to make an application.
Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2022
Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.
If you have any Covid symptoms, please let your tutor know and do not attend your class until you feel better.
Donnington Hub, St Matthews Road, Donnington TF2 7RB
info@donningtoncommunityhub.co.uk
01952 382202
AIM Qualifications
Are you feeling more confident and want to continue your learning?
At the end of the course the tutor will advise you on your next steps into further learning or work opportunities. You can also search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.
We offer a wide range of short courses in community centres around Telford and, when you feel ready to take your learning further, there are opportunities to join an accredited course to gain a qualification.
For those looking to work with children, we offer opportunities to gain qualifications in English and maths in Functional Skills up to Level 2 in community venues across Telford.
Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Telephone: 01952 382888
Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk
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