Breaking Barriers: Dyslexia Awareness for Schools

Why take this course?

Dyslexia affects approximately 1 in 10 learners — yet it often goes misunderstood, undiagnosed, or unsupported in schools. Many children experience daily frustration, low self-esteem, or anxiety simply because the system wasn’t built with their brains in mind.

This course was created to change that.

Whether you're a teacher, TA, SENCo or part of a pastoral team, this course will equip you with the scientific insight and practical strategies you need to make a real difference.

What will you learn?

Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to refresh your approach, this course meets you where you are.

This course provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of dyslexia. You'll develop a deeper understanding of:

What dyslexia is — neurologically, behaviourally, and emotionally
The latest research on how the dyslexic brain processes language
How dyslexia overlaps with other conditions like ADHD and dyspraxia
The impact of dyslexia on mental health, identity, and classroom experience
How to identify signs of dyslexia (even when there’s no diagnosis)

By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident in:

Recognising and responding to dyslexia in your setting
Using inclusive, strengths-based approaches in your practice
Advocating for reasonable adjustments and early support
Creating a learning environment where neurodiverse pupils thrive

What will you take away?

You won’t just learn what dyslexia is — you’ll learn what to do about it.

Leave the course with a practical toolkit you can use immediately, including:

Proven strategies to support reading, writing, memory and organisation

Tools to build emotional resilience and reduce anxiety in dyslexic learners

Easy-to-implement classroom adaptations that benefit all pupils

Ideas for whole-school inclusion and staff training