Course Overview

Supporting a child with Dyslexia in the primary school setting requires understanding, patience, and effective strategies. This course is designed specifically for SNAs in mind by providing clear, no-nonsense information about Dyslexia—what it is, how it affects children, and the impact it can have on learning. With a practical approach, this course will equip SNAs with essential knowledge and strategies to support children with Dyslexia effectively. Through factual insights, real-world examples, and expert guidance, SNAs will gain a deeper understanding of Dyslexia and how to respond with confidence and empathy.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define Dyslexia, dispel common misconceptions, and recognize its impact on learning and well-being.
• Support a child’s literacy and learning by implementing strategies to assist with reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension.
• Build a child’s confidence and emotional well-being by providing reassurance, encouragement, and strategies to foster self-esteem, self-efficacy, resilience, and independence.
• Explore and learn how to integrate assistive tools such as text-to-speech software, audiobooks, and dictation to support learning.
• Support a child’s organisation skills to help them with task management, following instructions, and active participation in lessons.
• Engage in reflective practice to assess and refine approaches for meeting individual student needs.