How to become an SpLD assessor with 蚂蚁导航accreditation
AM蚂蚁导航accreditations explained
What is AMBDA/AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE/AM蚂蚁导航Dyscalculia?
Accredited with the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA/AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE/AM蚂蚁导航Dyscalculia) are accreditations which indicate a high standard of professional competence in both diagnostic assessment and specialist teaching. AM蚂蚁导航courses are accessible on successful completion of a level 5/7 SpLD/Dyslexia course that meets ATS/ATS FE-HE/APS requirements and AM蚂蚁导航dyscalculia courses are accessible on successful completion of a level 5/7 SpLD/Dyscalculia course that meets the requirements for ATD/APD.
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) approves holders of AM蚂蚁导航accreditations to formally assess and make recommendations for exam access arrangements as they hold an appropriate level 7 qualification. AMBDA/AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE holders can also assess for and diagnose dyslexia and AM蚂蚁导航dyscalculia holders can assess for and diagnose dyscalculia. However, the 蚂蚁导航also strongly recommend that assessors hold an Assessment Practising Certificate. This is because reports conducted at any age may be used to apply for Disabled Student鈥檚 Allowance (DSA) in the future and only reports conducted by someone with an APC are acceptable for this purpose. See the APC page and/or the for more details.
You may still assess if you hold an AM蚂蚁导航accreditation and you do not hold an APC. However, you have a professional responsibility to alert parents/carers that your report will not be accepted as part of an application for DSA in the future. By agreeing to adhere to the Code of Ethics, you are acknowledging this responsibility.
Who can apply for an AM蚂蚁导航accreditation?
Anyone who has successfully completed an AMBDA/AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE/AM蚂蚁导航Dyscalculia accredited (Level 7) postgraduate course within the last three years can apply. Courses currently accredited for AM蚂蚁导航accreditation are listed below, all AM蚂蚁导航courses can lead to an Assessment Practising Certificate. See for courses leading to an APC.
If you would like to apply for an AM蚂蚁导航accreditation but have completed an AM蚂蚁导航accredited course more than three years ago, please email accreditation@bdadyslexia.org.uk to determine if you can gain AM蚂蚁导航via an alternative route. You will still need to have completed a level 7 SpLD course.
How to apply for AMBDA/AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE/AM蚂蚁导航Dyscalculia
To apply for AM蚂蚁导航you will need to start your application via the Professional Membership page:
- You will need a completed tutor form signed off by your course leader for either or and upload it as part of the membership application process
- You will need to read and agree to adhere to the 蚂蚁导航Code of Ethics
- If your employer is paying please request an invoice.
Maintaining AMBDA/AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE/AM蚂蚁导航Dyscalculia
Holders of AMBDA/AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE/AM蚂蚁导航dyscalculia are required to commit to , keeping abreast of current thinking and legislation in dyslexia and related SpLDs. You must submit a CPD Log every three years to evidence your continued commitment to professional excellence, on the anniversary of gaining your AM蚂蚁导航accreditation. If you hold Professional Membership, your AM蚂蚁导航CPD will be reviewed at no extra cost, otherwise there is a 拢75 submission fee. Holding professional membership also has a range of other benefits see the following for more detail:
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AM蚂蚁导航accredited courses
* courses marked with an asterisk also offer AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE (Further and Higher Education) specialism
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Miles Dyslexia Centre, Bangor University of Wales |
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Bath Spa University |
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University of Birmingham (eLearning) |
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British Dyslexia Association (BDA) (eLearning) |
Level 7 Diploma in Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention Level 7 Diploma in Assessment & Intervention for Dyscalculia & Maths Learning Difficulties |
Canterbury Christ Church University |
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University of Chester |
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St Patrick鈥檚 College, Dublin City University |
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Dyslexia Action (Middlesex University) (blended learning) |
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Dyslexia Herts (Gateway) |
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Dyslexia Matters (Gateway) |
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Edge Hill University |
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Liverpool Hope University |
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University College London, Institute of Education |
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University of South Wales |
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Oxford Brookes University |
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Stranmillis University College, Belfast (eLearning) |
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