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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

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Skills covered in this course

ADHD ADD traits Dyslexia dyscalculia Learning difficulty assessment Early identification Educational work support

If you want to get a clearer picture of learning difficulties and what they look like day to day, this course is a really good match.

Course Overview

About 15% of people have a learning difficulty, so learning some skills can feel more challenging than it does for others. In this course, you’ll explore a range of specific learning difficulties and what sets them apart. It’s also a solid option for people in lots of different areas, including healthcare, social care, and education.

Course Overview About 15% of people have a learning difficulty, so learning some skills can feel more challenging than it does for others. In this course, you’ll explore a range of specific learning difficulties and what sets them apart. It’s also a solid option for people in lots of different areas, including healthcare, social care, and education.

Is This Course Free?

This course is supported through the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study at no cost. To check whether you qualify, look at the funding eligibility details below. If you don’t meet the requirements, you can still sign up and pay for the course by using the 'Buy Now' button above.

Fully Accredited Course

You’ll earn an accredited qualification through NCFE CACHE. They’re an education charity with more than 170 years of experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and is regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

This course can be a helpful stepping stone for roles such as: Learning Mentor (£14,500 to £25,000) Learning Disability Mentor (£25,654 to £31,533) Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching (£12,577 to £23,000)

How Long is the Course?

You’ll complete this course over seven weeks. We call our online options 'flexible learning' because they’re built to fit around what you do at work and at home. Once you enrol, you’ll see all course deadlines inside your online platform, so you can keep moving without guessing.

The course is broken into five units:

What ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia can look like
How specific learning difficulties may affect children and adults in different ways
Why early identification matters
The different assessment methods used to diagnose specific learning difficulties
How learners can be supported to start, continue, and succeed in education and work

What will I learn?

The course is broken into five units:

What ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia can look like
How specific learning difficulties may affect children and adults in different ways
Why early identification matters
The different assessment methods used to diagnose specific learning difficulties
How learners can be supported to start, continue, and succeed in education and work

Eligibility Criteria

The course is funded by the government. To be eligible for free study, you’ll need to meet the criteria below:

You must currently live in England
You must be aged 19 or over
You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship

Additional conditions might apply depending on where you’re based. If you enrol and then don’t complete or withdraw, there will be a £125 cancellation charge. This is used to cover administration work.

Don’t meet the criteria?

Go ahead and purchase the course and begin today. There are flexible payment options available.

LCG Shop Payments

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Masterclasses

At times, you might be expected to join mandatory online masterclasses linked to your programme.

Enrolment Paperwork

You may need to complete enrolment documents and return them to the college or training provider. They’ll email the paperwork to you so you can finalise your enrolment.

Studying made simple!

We’d rather not overcomplicate things. Our courses are set up to be manageable, with flexibility around your work and your family routine.

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        "title": "You'll receive text reminders when your work is due",
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Certification Process

Complete all the classes

Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.

Get the Summary Notes

Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.

Complete 100% Impact

Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!

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