🌟 Level 7 Diploma in Assessing and Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy
Welcome to our Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), and Barriers to Literacy
. This advanced qualification is designed for experienced practitioners who are ready to take the next step—developing expertise in both specialist teaching and diagnostic assessment. It is nationally recognised and meets the criteria for those working towards Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) eligibility and Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA).
This course is ideal for qualified teachers or Level 5-trained SpLD specialists looking to become diagnostic assessors. It equips you with the skills to carry out full diagnostic assessments, interpret psychometric data, and deliver tailored interventions. You’ll learn how to write formal reports used for exam access arrangements and higher education support. If you're committed to deepening your impact and supporting neurodivergent learners with confidence and precision, this Level 7 diploma is for you..
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What will you learn?
You will gain in-depth knowledge and diagnostic skills to:
Understand the full range of specific learning difficulties, including co-occurring conditions
Administer and interpret standardised psychometric tests
Conduct full diagnostic assessments for dyslexia and SpLDs
Write formal diagnostic reports (including for access arrangements and DSA)Deliver structured, personalised interventions based on assessment outcomes
Work confidently within the SASC framework and ethical guidelines
Qualification Outcomes
Nationally accredited Level 7 Diploma
Eligibility to apply for AMBDA and APC (subject to SASC requirements)
Recognition as a fully qualified SpLD assessor and teacher
Enhances your career as a dyslexia/SpLD specialist in schools, HE, and beyond
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🕐 Duration and Delivery
Regular tutor support and feedback
Includes live tutor sessions and 1:1 support
Flexible online delivery – perfect for busy professionals
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Practical tasks linked to your current role.
🧪 Assessment
Diagnostic assessments and case studies
Psychometric testing tasks and analysis
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 5 qualification in teaching learners with dyslexia/SpLD
Commitment to independent study and professional development
Access to learners for both teaching and assessment
A commitment to detailed academic study and professional growth
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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 6 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 7 Diploma aims to:
Candidates must achieve the 6 mandatory units. There are 30 Credits at Level 5 and 80 Credits at Level 7.
Candidates will be able to use the 30 Credits achieved at Level 5 if they have already completed the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy.
Hours of observed and assessed Specialist Teaching, meeting the BDA criteria, as part of an ATS/APS course may be carried over into the requirements for Specialist Teaching/support in an accredited AMBDA course.
A candidate who has successfully completed all elements of an ATS course at Level 5 can be admitted to an AMBDA course at Level 7 with credit/advanced standing at the discretion of the course leader.
Assessing individuals for dyslexia and other specific learning differences
Level 7
Guided Learning Hours:30
Credits:20
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
Relating theoretical and methodological perspectives to practice in the context of dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Level 7
Guided Learning Hours: 30
Credits: 20
Unit No: A/617/4663
Understand theoretical concepts for teaching individuals with dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Level 7
Guided Learning Hours: 30
Credits: 20
Unit No: A/617/4663
Understanding psychometric and educational assessment methods in the context of dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy
Level 7
Guided Learning Hours: 30
Credits: 20
Unit No: A/617/4663
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