🌟 Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Welcome to our specialist Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). This nationally recognised qualification is designed for those who are passionate about breaking down barriers to learning and empowering individuals with dyslexia to thrive. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of SpLDs or enhance your ability to support literacy development, this course will equip you with practical strategies and evidence-based approaches.
This programme is ideal for teachers, tutors, learning support assistants, SENCOs, and practitioners working across schools, colleges, or adult learning environments. You don’t need prior specialist training in dyslexia—just current access to learners and a desire to make a difference. Whether you support children, young people, or adults, this course provides the tools and confidence to personalise learning and improve outcomes.
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What will you learn?
You will develop practical skills and specialist knowledge to:
Understand the nature of dyslexia and SpLDs
Identify signs of dyslexia using checklists and screening tools
Assess learning needs and plan tailored interventions
Use evidence-based strategies to support reading, writing, and spelling
Evaluate and adapt your teaching to meet individual learner profiles
Understand how dyslexia interacts with ADHD, language difficulties, and other barriers
Qualification Outcomes
Nationally accredited Level 5 Diploma
British Dyslexia Association (BDA) Approved Teacher/Practitioner route
Enhances your ability to support learners in mainstream and specialist settings
Opens doors to further training at Level 7 for diagnostic assessment
About this Qualification:
Your Path to Personalised Academic Excellence
🕐 Duration and Delivery
Regular tutor support and feedback
Flexible online delivery – perfect for busy professionals
Start anytime
Practical tasks linked to your current role.
🧪 Assessment
Written assignments and case studies
Reflections on your own teaching practice
Evidence of working directly with learners with dyslexia
Observation and support from your tutor
Regular tutor support and feedback
✅ Entry Requirements
A Level 3 teaching or support qualification (or willingness to gain this alongside)
Current access to learners with dyslexia or SpLD
Commitment to independent study and professional development
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Gateway Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy - Qualification Specification
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Gateway Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Assessing and Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy Qualification Specification
6 Units
Frequently Asked Question
Candidates must complete the 4 mandatory units.
About the qualifications
The qualifications have been approved by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) that regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and Qualifications Wales, the regulator of non-degree qualifications and the qualifications system in Wales. Gateway Qualifications has worked with the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) to ensure that these qualifications can be used by learners to gain the relevant BDA status on successful achievement of the qualification, subject to conditions of delivery and teaching practice being met.
Please see Section 1. 3 Approved Teacher Status – British Dyslexia Association Aims These qualifications provide opportunities for candidates to:
• develop skills
• gain underpinning knowledge and understanding
• demonstrate competence in the workplace
• provide progression to higher education
• improve employability
• continue professional development.
The Level 5 Diploma aims to:
• develop candidates’ understanding of specific learning differences and barriers to literacy (dyslexia) affecting learning and cognition
• develop candidates’ understanding of the context of learning and of the national and regional policies which affect SEND policies and provision within their own workplace
• develop candidates’ ability to identify and assess the needs of learners with specific learning differences and barriers to literacy, using observation and evidence-based assessment
• develop candidates’ ability to plan, deliver, review and evaluate effective teaching programmes for learners with specific learning differences and barriers to literacy, both in individual and small group settings
• plan, deliver and evaluate programmes which include both literacy and numeracy, and to understand how difficulties with language and literacy will affect the development of numeracy skills
• develop candidates’ ability to work with others in supporting learners with specific learning differences
• develop candidates’ professional values and commitment to professional standards.
Assessing the needs of individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Level 5
Guided Learning Hours:30
Credits:15
Unit No: M/617/4658
Evaluation of teaching and learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Level 5
Guided Learning Hours:
15Credits:10
Unit No: K/617/4660
Planning and teaching learning programmes for individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Level 5
Guided Learning Hours:
35Credits:20
Unit No: T/617/4659
Understand the context of legislation and guidance with regards to special educational needs and equality in relation to dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Level 5
Guided Learning Hours:
30Credits: 15
Unit No: K/617/4657
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