Training

Unfortunately the Centre is no longer able to offer the OCR Diploma for Teachers of Learners with SpLD Level 5 and 7 courses as the OCR organisation has decided to withdraw this qualification.

The Centre can provide half and full day bespoke training seminars to school staffs. To arrange contact info@nidyslexiacentre.co.uk.

Feedback from our last primary teacher training course:

“Found the interactive tasks/activities and discussion to be beneficial.”
“The games amd strategies were very useful.”
“Wonderful!”
“Really good for teaching re-inforcement of spelling.”
“Lots of practical resources and ideas that can be used in whole class or small group settings.”
“Real life examples were very helpful.”
“My knowledge of dyslexia greatly improved.”
“Lots of practical strategies to put into practice WITH ALL PUPILS.”
“Learned lots about syllables that I didn’t know!”
“Delivery very clear and concepts well explained.”
“Super! Wish we could have more training sessions.”

The Parents’ Course is a 2 part course and takes place over two Saturday afternoons.

• Next Course: To be arranged.
• Fee: £40 per session, including all materials.
• Time: The sessions start at 2.00 pm and run through to 5.00 pm at various venues depending on demand.
• Please note: this course may be more suitable for parents of primary and early secondary pupils

This course seeks to achieve the following:

• To give an insight into the dyslexic child’s learning difficulty
• To provide ideas and strategies to help develop reading, spelling, writing and maths skills and improve self-esteem

Topics covered:

• Understanding Phonics
• Spelling and reading strategies
• Maths and the dyslexic learner
• Help with homework
• Motivation and self-esteem
• Games to play

To book a place email  info@nidyslexiacentre.co.uk.   Please note that this is a popular course and places are booked on a first come, first saved basis. Places will not be confirmed until payment is taken. Payment details will be sent to your email address when we receive your booking form.

“Being dyslexia-friendly makes good business sense. Embedding this ethos within your organisation benefits everyone, it enables your employees to fulfil their potential and also supports your dyslexic customers and clients. A dyslexia friendly workplace can reduce stress, increase morale and motivation. This is turn can have an impact on reducing staff turnover and sickness leave. Effective changes don’t have to be expensive or time-consuming, often small organisational changes can help to get the very best from your employee. It’s worth keeping in mind that any changes you make to your way of working can benefit all employees, not just those with dyslexia, and may also benefit your dyslexic customers and clients.“ – The British Dyslexia Association

NI Dyslexia Centre offers:

• Assessments –  Click here for further information.
• Personal consultation – with the employee, designed to identify reasonable adjustments in their workplace. Fee is £150 for 1.5 hour consultation. This takes place in the Centre, in Belfast.
• Managerial consultation – This may include the employee’s line manager, human resources manager and/or occupational health professionals. This focuses on developing an understanding of the characteristics of dyslexia and job-specific difficulties that may occur. Following this we offer practical advice for supporting an employee. The fee is £150 per hour.
• Individual tutorial support for employees. The Fee is £65 per hour: this is normally a six-week programme.
• On site awareness training for staff groups. The Fee is £650 per half day.

To book workplace training contact info@nidyslexiacentre.co.uk.

Further information resources for employers.

• https://www.bdadyslexia. org.uk/advice/employers
• https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/employer
• https://www.helenarkell.org.uk/about-dyslexia/dyslexia-in-the-workplace.php