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PGCert SpLD (Dyslexia) with AMBDA/ATS

Edge Hill University

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Edge Hill University

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    18 months

Course summary

This programme enables you to investigate research and literature relevant to SpLD dyslexia and evaluate this in terms of specialist teaching and learning practice. You will gain a critical understanding of the social, emotional and community issues that may affect dyslexic learners and their families and develop your knowledge of the practice and principles involved in enhancing the learning experience for children and young people with SpLD dyslexia. Demonstrating the ability to critically evaluate and reflect upon your own practice in relation to the identification, assessment and subsequent interventions within the role of a specialist teacher forms a central part of the programme.

Please note, as an alternative to completing this PGCert, it is also possible to gain eligibility to apply to the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) for recognition as a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher/Practitioner with Approved Teacher Status or Approved Practitioner Status (ATS/APS) by completing module Identification, Assessment and Intervention for Students with SpLD Dyslexia (AP) on a standalone basis. On completion of one module, you can do screening tests and teach learners with dyslexia but not do the full diagnostic report. You will also not be awarded AMBDA. To be awarded AMBDA you would need to undertake and successfully complete the PGCert SpLD (Dyslexia) including all three modules.

Your future career

The programme has been designed to equip you with the professional attributes, skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence necessary to act as a specialist teacher for dyslexia.

These skills and the AMBDA / ATS status allow specialist teachers to make access arrangements for examinations as well as diagnostic screenings for dyslexia in both their own workplace and other Local Authority settings.

If you are considering developing your skills further in an alternative age phase, there is an opportunity to engage with our AMBDA CPD or AMBDA FE/HE CPD. Further information related to this can be accessed via the link below:

  • Dyslexia Alternative Pathway CPD (Online)

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    University information

    Edge Hill University

    Edge Hill University

    • University League Table

      54th

    • Campus address

      Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, United Kingdom

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    Edge Hill University is home to students and staff from all over the world. It's a vibrant and diverse place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
    International students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply before the deadline. The campus is one of the safest in the UK.
    The university offers a generous scholarship package to international fee-paying students in recognition of choosing Edge Hill as their study destination.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Education

      37th out of 91 6

      18th out of 73 9

    • Entry standards

      / Max 224
      141 63%

      26th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      76.0 76%

      52nd

      4

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.14 78%

      41st

      1

    • Entry standards

      / Max 180
      143 79%

      13th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      92.0 92%

      28th

      27

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.06 77%

      45th

      18

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