How to become a specialist teacher with 蚂蚁导航accreditation
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Accredited Tutor Status FE-HE
What is ATS FE-HE?
Accredited Tutor Status Further/Higher Education (ATS FE-HE) can be applied for on successful completion of a 蚂蚁导航accredited course for teaching learners with specific learning difficulties/dyslexia aged 18 or over in a further/higher educational setting.
Holders of this accreditation are recognised as specialist tutors able to conduct informal, curriculum based assessments and deliver specialist teaching/tutoring programmes to learners aged 18 and over, including adults.
Who can apply for ATS FE-HE?
Applicants that have successfully completed a 蚂蚁导航accredited course for ATS FE-HE within the last three years, and have a minimum of two years (1,900 hours) relevant professional experience teaching/supporting learners aged 18 or over in FE/HE settings. This may be a full-time or part-time posts.
You may also apply for ATS FE-HE via an Individual Merit route if you have significant experience in the teaching of learners with SpLD, and have completed 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/dyslexia.
How to apply for ATS FE-HE
To apply for ATS FE/HE start your online application via the Professional Membership page:
- You will need a completed and signed to upload
- 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 FE-HE
Courses are delivered at postgraduate Level 7 unless stated otherwise.
Course provider | More information |
| PASSHE - Professional Association of Specific Learning Difference Specialists in Higher Education (formerly ADSHE) | |
| University of Birmingham (eLearning) | |
| British Dyslexia Association | Level 5 Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention |
University of Chester | |
Dyslexia Action (Blended learning) | |
Edge Hill University | |
University of South Wales | |
What's next?
AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE
On successful completion of an ATS FE-HE course specialist tutors can apply for courses leading to AM蚂蚁导航FE-HE 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 FE-HE 'Active'
Holders of 蚂蚁导航accreditations must keep their practice up to date and submit CPD every three years on the anniversary of their award. Find out more, visit the 蚂蚁导航CPD webpage.