How to become a specialist teacher with 蚂蚁导航accreditation
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Accredited Teacher Status (ATS)
What is ATS?
Accredited Teacher Status (ATS) is an accreditation for those who hold QTS, Qualified Teacher Status or QTLS, Qualified to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, and have successfully completed a 蚂蚁导航accredited course for teaching learners with specific learning difficulties/dyslexia.
Holders of ATS are recognised as specialist teachers and are able to conduct informal, curriculum-based assessments and deliver specialist teaching programmes to learners with SpLD/dyslexia up to, and including, 18 years of age who are educated in a school setting.
Who can apply for ATS?
Applicants who have successfully completed a 蚂蚁导航accredited course for ATS within the last three years, and hold Qualified Teacher Status, or Qualified to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, can apply.
Applicants must have a minimum of two years (1,900 hours) relevant professional experience teaching/supporting learners up to, and including, 18 years of age in a school setting. This may be a full-time or part-time post.
You may also apply for ATS via an Individual Merit route if you have significant experience in the teaching of learners with SpLD, and have taken an SpLD course more than 5 years ago, however this should not be seen as an alternative to taking a course in teaching learners with SpLD.
How to apply for ATS
To apply for ATS you will need to start your online application via the professional membership page:
- You will need a completed 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.
Courses accredited for ATS
Courses are taught at postgraduate Level 7 unless otherwise stated.
Course provider | More information |
Miles Dyslexia Centre, Bangor University of Wales | |
Bath Spa University | |
| Bellavista School, South Africa | |
University of Birmingham (eLearning) | |
British Dyslexia Association (BDA) (eLearning) | Level 5 Certificate in Dyslexia, Literacy, Support and Intervention |
| Canterbury Christ Church University | |
Cardiff Metropolitan University | |
University of Chester | |
Dyslexia Action | |
| Dyslexia Matters (Gateway) | |
Edge Hill University | |
| Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity | |
| The Learning Support Centre Leicester (Gateway) | |
| Liverpool Hope University | |
University College London, IOE | |
University of South Wales | |
Stranmillis University College, Belfast (eLearning) | |
Wrexham Glynd诺r University | Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia |
Progressing to AMBDA
On successful completion of an ATS course specialist teachers can apply for courses leading to Accredited with the 蚂蚁导航(AMBDA) status which will enable them to conduct formal diagnostic assessments, write diagnostic reports and assess for exam access arrangements.
To find out more visit the AM蚂蚁导航webpage.
Keeping ATS 'Active'
We expect holders of 蚂蚁导航accreditations to keep their practice up to date and submit a CPD portfolio every three years on the anniversary of their award.
Find out more on the Continuing Professional Development webpage.