Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties | Level 2

If you're looking to improve your understandings and awareness of learning difficulties, this is the learning disabilities course for you.

Course Overview

Around 15% of people have a learning difficulty, which means they can find it harder to learn certain skills. You will learn about a range of specific learning difficulties. It's great for people working in a variety of sectors, such as healthcare, social care and education.

Is This Course Free?

This course is funded by the government's Adult Skills Fund, which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.

Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

This course would be important for job 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?

The duration of this course is seven weeks. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

What will I learn?

This course is made up of five units:

The characteristics of ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyscalculia
How specific learning difficulties can affect children and adults in different ways
The importance of early diagnosis
The various assessment methods available to diagnose specific learning difficulties
How individuals can be supported to gain, start and continue with study and employment

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

Don't meet these criteria?

Purchase this course for £399, and start your learning journey today. Flexible payment options available.

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Up to 40% people with learning difficulties experience poor mental health

2.6m people in the UK are estimated to have ADHD

10% of the UK population are estimated to have dyslexia

5% people in the UK have dyscalculia.

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

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