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Carrying out an assessment with pre-16 learners with complex needs - 09 Oct 2024 to 08 Oct 2025: BDA

Carrying out an assessment with pre-16 learners with complex needs - 09 Oct 2024 to 08 Oct 2025: BDA

Overview

  • Date(s)
    09 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2025
  • Cost
    £60.00
  • Provider
    British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Advanced
  • Course summary

    This online course will cover a range of neurodiverse needs and explore how a learner is impacted by those needs. Assessors will have the opportunity to work through two real case studies to investigate how aspects of background information, quantitative and qualitative information are synthesised to reach a diagnostic outcome. The course will also cover recommendations made to suit each case study and why they are considered appropriate.
  • CPD credit hours
    2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors, Support, Assessment centres, Training institutions
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20241008-1230

Description

This online course is aimed at practising assessors who assess in the pre-16 age group or those working with adults who wish to further their knowledge of assessing in this age group. Delegates should hold AMBDA and/or an APC or have completed a L7 qualification in the assessment and teaching of SpLD learners. The course will broaden their understanding of a range of complex needs and how to effectively assess neurodiverse learners.

 This course will cover a range neurodiverse needs and explore how a learner is impacted by those needs. Assessors will have the opportunity to work through two case studies to investigate how aspects of background information, quantitative and qualitative information are synthesised to form a diagnostic outcome. It will also look at the recommendations made in the case studies and why they are chosen to suit the profile. The course will also provide an overview of the tests that benefit and challenge learners with complex needs.

The course will be delivered via two webinars followed by a quiz. You will also need to complete the critical evaluation task and we suggest you use this to complete your CPD log for your APC/AMBDA renewal.

Learning outcomes

  • An overview of Neurodiversity and the overlap of complex needs
  • A close look at Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia and how they affect learners at pre 16
  • Considerations/adjustments needed when assessing individuals with complex needs
  • Exploring case studies – how a diagnosis was reached and making appropriate recommendations
  • Evaluation of own learning

Course prerequisites

Delegates should hold AMBDA and/or an APC or have completed a L7 qualification in the assessment and teaching of SpLD learners.

Booking options

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this course is aimed at those with an APC and/or AMBDA

It is aimed at assessor working in pre-16 who wish to extend their knowledge of complex needs. However those working in post-16 may find it useful if they are considering broadening their experience into this age group.