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4 Welcome to Real Group 40 Professional Assessment
Courses and Qualifications
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6 Who are Real Group?
8 Our partners at home 42 Certificate of Competence in Education Testing
10 Our international partners 44 Take the first step with CCET
12 Why study with us? 46 Certificate in Psychometric Testing,
14 Information for international delegates Assessment and Access Arrangements
48 Dyslexia Professional Report Writing
49 Your straightforward route to the SpLD APC
50 Assistant Test User
16 The SEND Programme 51 Cognitive Abilities Profile
18 Create your ideal package
20 National Award for SEN Coordination
22 International Award in SEN Coordination 52 Dyslexia Action Training and
24 Psychology for Education
Professional Development
25 Cognition and Learning
26 Autism Spectrum Conditions
27 Dyslexia - Leadership and Intervention
28 Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
29 Speech, Language and Communication Needs
54 The Dyslexia Guild
30 Severe, Profound and Complex Learning
Difficulties and Disabilities
31 Evidence and Pedagogy for Inclusion
32 Enquiry-based SEND Practice 56 The Dyslexia Action Shop
34 Mental Health Needs

58 Sporting Futures Training
36 Senior Mental Health Leadership Certificate
37 Senior Mental Health Leadership Advanced Award
38 The Emotionally Connected Classroom
60 Real Group Consultancy and
Professional Services
62 Next steps with Real Training

63 Contact us
Contact us: +44 (0)1273 35 80 80 | info@realgroup.co.uk | @RealTrainingUK | @RealTrainingUK

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Welcome to
Introduction
Real Group
I first met Real Group’s co-founder Alan passion, drive and determination to ensure
Macgregor in 1994 when we were both students achieve their best, and teachers are
working as Educational Psychologists in Kent. fully trained, supported and able to approach
We both shared a passion for working with any challenge with the utmost confidence.
children, particularly those most in need of
support, to improve their outcomes and Using leading-edge, bespoke online learning
aspirations, both in a school setting and for tools, we created masters-level training
life more broadly. courses for teachers in assessment, SEND
coordination and more, to empower
However, whilst working one-to-one or in educators to work alongside colleagues and
groups with students is incredibly rewarding educational psychologists to support
and impactful, we realised that we could only students regardless of their circumstances
work with a limited number of students, and and challenges.
there were many, many more who needed
and deserved expert support within schools. As we have grown, we’ve not only created
And it was this combination of passion to and delivered many more courses and
transform lives, along with the frustrations of programmes across the full spectrum of
how widely we - and other dedicated SEND and inclusive leadership, but we have
Educational Psychologists across the country also acquired Dyslexia Action Training, Shop
and beyond could make an impact - which and Guild, allowing us to support even more
led us to create Real Group. Shortly after education professionals across the widest
launching Real Group, Alan and I were joined possible spectrum.
by Siobhan Mellor, who soon after becoming
part of the team also become a fellow With three UK offices, participants in over
director. Siobhan is also a greatly experienced 100 countries and training more than 2,000
educational psychologist who shares our educators every year, I’m proud of the
support Real Group has been able to offer
education professionals and their students in
reaching their greatest potential.
“Real Group
is the only provider
Dr Mark Turner,
MANAGING DIRECTOR, REAL GROUP
I would go to - they are
professional, efficient
and effective.”
REBECCA MILLER
CPT3A GRADUATE 2018

Introduction
Meet our directors
Dr. Mark Turner Dr. Siobhan Mellor

Mark launched Real Group with co-founder Siobhan has established and led teams of
Alan Macgregor in 2004. Mark remains Real professional tutors and expert witnesses
Group’s professional and academic lead and across Real Group. She excels in developing
managing director. Real Group is the third effective operational systems and teams
successful enterprise in the education sector and takes the lead role in managing the
that Mark has founded. Mark creates highly team and collating, interpreting and
effective teams which embrace innovation reporting quality-assurance data for the
and focus on achieving successful outcomes. directors and Middlesex University. As an
Already a vastly experienced Educational experienced EP, she has worked with
Psychologist, Mark completed his doctorate children and young people in mainstream
investigating online learning in 2010. He schools for almost two decades. She
publishes, speaks at conferences, and is believes in helping educators to meet the
currently a parent governor of an inner needs of children with SEND.
London secondary school.

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Who are
Introduction
Real Group?
Leading training, assessment and e-learning -
powered by psychology
Real Group is a team of talented and Real Group comprises
experienced individuals, led by three 7 main divisions:
educational psychologists, passionately
committed to inclusive education and its
ability to transform lives. Through Real • Real Training - pages 16-59
Training, we have been providing world-
class continuing professional development • Dyslexia Action offers postgraduate
and specialist training since 2004 to level and CPD training focused on
education professionals across the globe. Dyslexia and specific learning
difficulties (SpLD).
Our courses are respected, accredited and
tutored by fully-qualified, experienced Dyslexia Action - P. 52-53 Real Training
professionals via our market-leading virtual Real Training is the UK’s leading
learning environment, Campus OnlineTM. • Members of The Dyslexia Guild have provider of training in educational
access to relevant resources as well as testing and professional assessment,
regular topical updates. one of the foremost providers of the
The Dyslexia Guild - P. 54-55 National Award in SEN Coordination,
a DfE-accredited provider of National
• Our Dyslexia Action shop specialises in Professional Qualifications and also
providing educational tests and delivers an acclaimed MEd SEND
resources for educators worldwide. programme, validated by Middlesex
Dyslexia Action Shop - P. 56-57 University.
• Through Sporting Futures Training,
Real Training courses are taught by
educational settings can benefit from
senior practicing psychologists and
having an enthusiastic apprentice
educational experts with vast
taught by highly qualified trainers.
Sporting Futures Training - experience. Real Training delivers the
P. 58-59 best thinking, teaching and practice
using the latest online learning
• We offer a broad range of educational technologies in its own unique
psychology services for parents and learning environment (Campus
schools from our Real Psychology team. Online™). With courses designed in
Real Psychology - P. 60-61 partnership with education
professionals, these flexible, practice-
• Through our Real E-learning solutions led programmes fit in with the real
we can design, write and deliver lives of teachers around the world.
bespoke training courses using our
in-house expertise. realtraining.co.uk
Real E-learning - P. 60-61

“I would highly
recommend Real Training 17
due to the flexibility, in-
depth knowledge gained
and excellent support
provided by tutors.”
LAURA, NASENCO
DELEGATE 2020
Introduction
You can find out more

about all of our companies
at realgroup.co.uk

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Our partners
Introduction
at home
Working with the best partners to improve outcomes
You can tell a lot about an organisation by the company that it keeps. We are proud to
associate ourselves with the following organisations because, as key partners, they are as
dedicated to education as we are.
Middlesex University Swiss Cottage School
With 35,000 students on courses in London, Swiss Cottage is an outstanding school in

Dubai and Mauritius and with partners the London Borough of Camden which
across the world, Middlesex has a teaches children with complex learning
reputation for delivering the highest quality difficulties, emotional, behavioural and Professional
teaching and research. Its practical and communication difficulties and those with
innovative approach to working with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). Real tutors
businesses to develop staff potential and Group is proud to have worked with Swiss We work with a wide range of
provide solutions to business issues makes Cottage on a wide variety of projects, and highly-qualified and experienced
a real difference to people’s lives. The to work alongside - and be inspired by - tutors for all our Real Training and
wide-ranging expertise ranges across such a group of dedicated expert Dyslexia Action courses and
engineering, information, health and social education professionals. qualifications. Many of the tutors are
sciences, business, arts and education. educational psychologists, specialist
teachers or serving leaders in schools,
so they really are perfectly placed to
assist and encourage you to achieve
NASENCO Provider your goals while studying with us. It’s
Partnership Group their job to support you throughout
your learning journey, answering any
The British Psychological Real Training is a member of the NASENCO queries you may have regarding the
Society Testing Centre Provider Partnership, which is a collaborative course and supporting you with your
network of NASENCO training providers that, assignments.
The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the once central funding for the National Award
leading national organisation for setting ceased (2014), wished to preserve the high
standards in psychological testing. It directs standard and quality of NASENCO training continues to hold strong links to the DfE who
the work of the Psychological Testing Centre within the open marketplace. Partnership participate in bi-annual meetings, with a
through its Committee on Test Standards, members agree to follow a peer-assessed recent AfA report describing the work of the
whose role is to set, promote and maintain Quality Standards Framework in order to group as ‘innovative, dynamic and
standards in testing. maintain membership. The group also supportive’ (2017).

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‘Working
alongside highly
qualified and experienced
professional staff at Real Group
has been extremely beneficial to
the team at Middlesex
Introduction
University. We are much richer
for our partnership
with Real Group.’
DR DEBORAH JACK, HEAD OF
EDUCATION, MIDDLESEX
UNIVERSITY
UK-based
tutors
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Our
international
Introduction
partners
Supporting international schools on the
road to whole-school inclusion
Our flexible online courses are not only suitable for educators working in the UK, they can
also bring huge benefits to schools and children in the rest of the world. By working with
international membership organisations, we are able to extend our reach to support these
international schools.
British Educational Supplier Council of British

Association (BESA) International Schools
(COBIS)
BESA, the British Educational Suppliers
Association, is the trade association COBIS is a membership association of over
covering the entirety of the UK educational 500 British International Schools of global
suppliers sector. It has an 85-year heritage quality and corporate Supporting Members.
serving the UK education sector and Real Training joined COBIS as a Supporting
represents over 300 educational suppliers in Member in 2017 in order to work closely
the UK. Real Training joined BESA in 2018 with British International Schools across the
and has worked with them at UK and globe, both by delivering courses and also
international education shows. gaining invaluable international insight to
help us create new programmes to improve
outcomes for all.
Federation of British
International Schools
in Asia (FOBISIA)
ISC Research
Educational Collective for Founded in 1988, FOBISIA is a not-for-profit
ISC Research works with over 10,000 International Schools (ECIS) membership organisation based in
international schools worldwide to gain Singapore. FOBISIA promotes excellence in
valuable market insight regarding the Established for 53 years, ECIS has British-international education in Asia and
international education sector. We have developed a global network of members coordinates with its Member Schools to
been working with ISC Research since and is dedicated to creating impact through deliver student enrichment and continuing
2017, using this valuable insight to ensure international education. Real Training is professional development for Heads, Senior
our courses and qualifications fit the needs pleased to have joined ECIS as a Leaders, and teaching and business staff.
of all international schools as well as commercial member to network with this Real Training joined FOBISIA in January
building relationships with key contacts in diverse community and help develop 2019 to help provide greater support to
these regions. education across the world. schools in Asia.

“Real Group
is led by educational 11
psychologists who are are
experts in their field and have a
genuine and passionate interest
in supporting educators to
provide best in class
SEN provision.”
KATIE HEBBES, BUSINESS
CONSULTANT AT ISC
Introduction
RESEARCH
Internationally
experienced
tutors
Our courses and qualifications are
available to complete online so where
you and your tutor are based is not of
great significance - we welcome
delegates and tutors from all over the
world. What is important, however, is
your tutor’s experience and support
- our tutors are carefully selected to
always have a high level of specialist
knowledge and experience in the
subject area you are studying.
Depending on the qualification you
are looking to achieve, we
understand that it can also
sometimes be beneficial to work with
a tutor who has experience or at least
British Schools in the an understanding of the education
Middle East (BSME) system you’re currently work in, or
maybe international education
Established for 37 years, BSME is the largest systems in general. Rest assured that
dedicated network of British International we employ tutors, both in the UK and
Schools in the Middle East. It supports over overseas, with international
125 high-quality schools through a range of knowledge and experience and we
services and events including their coveted will always endeavour to match you
annual conference. Real Training is with the tutor who can give you the
delighted to be BSME’s chosen partner for best support, advice and knowledge
SEND training and looks forward to many to help you achieve your learning
years working closely with BSME and their goals and make the journey as
network of schools and other education enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
suppliers.

95%
12
of all Real Training

delegates in 2021
rated the course
Why study overall as good

Introduction
or very good
with us?
We’re a leading provider Giving you more
than distance learning
We are the UK’s leading provider of training
in educational testing and professional We offer more than just distance learning.
assessment. Established in 2004, we have a Campus OnlineTM – our very own virtual
successful track record of delivering high learning environment – features learning
quality face-to-face and online training experiences and activities that will give you
programmes to schools, colleges and the practical edge in your setting at the click
universities, children’s services, government, of a mouse. Discuss and create forums with
charities and the private sector. fellow students, and message your tutor, at
a moment’s notice. Take a rewarding and
Led by top educational collaborative course, taken at your own
psychologists pace, in a setting and time which suits your
professional and personal life.
Our courses are developed by leading
practising psychologists with real expertise. Our practice-led distance learning modules
As a leader provider, we deliver the best are structured around carefully designed
thinking, teaching and practice using the learning experiences that engage directly
latest online learning technologies. with your own professional context.
Supporting theory, reflection and example
Building your activities will help you explore different
confidence and skills aspects of your own and others’ practice.
The range of activities include: video and
Each course will help you to develop the key multimedia content, case-study and
confidence and core skills to meet the problem-based scenarios, directed reading,
needs of the most vulnerable learners. This structured learning logs, online discussion,
will provide real benefits to your school or online questionnaires, peer evaluation and
setting, benefits that are designed with webinars.
Ofsted in mind.
• Improve outcomes for vulnerable Qualifications with
learners. credibility
• Identify children’s needs early.
• Understand a range of interventions Study with us and you will discover highly
and their effectiveness. respected courses validated by Middlesex
• Raise awareness among your University and recognised by other
colleagues. organisations including the British
• Explain the importance of particular Psychological Society and the British
approaches and interventions. Accreditation Council.
• Recognise when to call in specialist
expertise.

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Global accolades
We are honoured that our courses and qualifications have been recognised by
industry experts as part of several UK and international education awards
WINNER - Sporting Futures Training

Date: March 2022
Category: Education & Childcare Apprenticeship
Introduction
Provider of the Year
Award Provider: AAC Apprenticeship Awards
FINALIST - Real Training

Date: August 2021
Category: Grand Prix Exporting Excellence
Award Provider: EducationInvestor Awards
SHORTLISTED - Dyslexia Action CPD short course -

The Emotionally Connected Classroom
Date: July 2021
Category: CPD
Award Provider: Teach Primary Awards
WINNER - Real Training

Date: May 2021
Category: Exporter of the Year
Award Provider: ERA Awards
FINALIST - Real Training’s SEND Programme

Date: June 2021
Category: Special Educational Needs Solutions
Award Provider: BETT Awards
WINNER - Dyslexia Action CPD Programme

Date: July 2020
Category: CPD
Award Provider: Teach Secondary Awards
WINNER - Real Training’s SEND Programme

Date: October 2019
Category: CPD
Award Provider: Teach Primary Awards
WINNER - Real Training

Date: February 2019
Category: SEN Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year
Award provider: GESS Education Awards
HIGHLY COMMENDED - Real Training’s

SEND Programme
Date: March 2019
Category: Special Education Resource or Equipment
Award provider: Education Resources Awards (ERA)
FINALIST - Real Training’s CPT3A qualification

Date: October 2019
Category: Assessment
Award Provider: Teach Secondary Awards

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Information for
international
Introduction
delegates
Borders are no barrier to in a classroom in Guildford, a bedroom in special educational needs and disabilities.
studying with Real Training Guernsey or a cafe in Guatemala. Our VLE Furthermore, this iSENCO course (page
was created bespoke, based on the expertise 22-23) is not simply the UK National Award
Our mantra of supporting educators to of our directors using their insights of how renamed. Working with expert consultants
improve the outcomes for ALL is people learn - and interact - best, wherever - and consulting with international schools
meaningless if restricted to just one country. they are in the world. - we have created new learning strands and
Inclusion is the heartbeat of our organisation focal areas including the local legislative
- and inclusion cannot be limited by borders Internationally-led courses environment, the implications of SEN for
just as it cannot be limited by background, third-culture children and more. This course
circumstance or challenge. We take the gold We do not simply offer our UK-based is, from start to finish, informed by what
standard of British Educational Excellence courses en masse to the rest of the world - educators across the world have told us they
and share it with educators the world over. we listen to the needs of the people we are need in order to work with students with
Thanks to our advanced virtual learning speaking to all over the world and reflect confidence.
environment (VLE) and asynchronous this in our course development. The most
one-to-one tutoring, delegates can feel notable example of this is the creation of the Eligibility and
included and in-touch, whether they are sat International Award in SEN Coordination qualifications for
(iSENCO). Based on our experience of international students
delivering our world-leading UK NASENCO
qualification (page 20-21) to thousands of To complete many of our level 7 courses,
delegates, we wanted to remove the biggest you will need to hold an undergraduate
barrier to overseas delegates from benefiting degree. Check on the eligibility section of
from this learning - the rule that only each course page for details. If your degree
delegates with UK QTS can join the was accredited in a country outside of the
programme. By creating a bespoke UK, we may ask you to run your
international course, we have allowed qualifications through UK NARIC prior to
teachers from across the globe to benefit booking. This will confirm whether your
from one of the UK’s great success stories in qualifications are at an equivalent level to
creating an inclusive and supportive the requirements for the course. Please refer
educational framework for students with to naric.org.uk prior to booking.
“The combination of theory, research and practical

application is invaluable in gaining insight into SEN
and inclusive practices. I think there is a healthy
balance between theory and practical application,
which was extremely important for me as I needed
both aspects. You won’t regret it!”
Florina Froneman-Gerber in Saudi Arabia, iSENCO delegate 2020

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Worldwide
delegates
Introduction
Bespoke options
As our courses are delivered online,
they can be completed flexibly from
anywhere in the world. However, if
you prefer a more traditional
face-to-face approach, we often
arrange Certificate of Competence in
Educational Testing (CCET) courses
outside of the UK - contact us or look
online for details of our planned
international courses. We are more
than happy to come to you - if you
have several colleagues wishing to
complete the same course, we can
deliver it at your setting, tailoring it to
you needs to make it an even more
cost-effective and time-saving
solution. It is also a fantastic
opportunity for colleagues located in
different schools across different
See pages 10 and 11 for areas to meet together to share
details about our ideas, experiences and support each
international partners other on their learning journey.

92%
16
of all of all SEND

The SEND Programme
programme delegates
in 2021 rated the course
tutor feedback, support
The SEND
and interaction as
good or very good
Programme
Masters-level, practice-led learning
modules in Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities (SEND) to expand your
expertise and specialist skills.
Gain confidence and skills develop your setting develops with you.
The practical activities are designed to
Comprising an unrivalled range of ensure you gain the essential skills Ofsted
practice-led distance learning modules, the inspectors are looking for.
SEND Programme has been developed to
give you the confidence and core skills to Qualifications
meet the needs of the most vulnerable with credibility
learners and provide benefit to your school
or setting that translates into evidence of On the SEND Programme, you can be sure
effectiveness for Ofsted. At Real Training, you’ll receive first class instruction and
we believe that these benefits should go support. The programme is quality assured
hand in hand. by Middlesex University, and you will
receive a Middlesex award upon successful
A unique way to learn completion. All modules have been
developed in conjunction with leading
The modules are based on Real Training’s SEND experts, educational psychologists
Practice-Led Learning Cycle. Each module and partners such as Brian Lamb, OBE and PROGRAMME LEADER:
Katie
consists of a number of practical activities the Swiss Cottage School Development
that take place in your setting, supported and Research Centre. Module leaders are
by theory and case studies. These activities
not only allow you to learn from your
practice, but encourage you to feed your
all acknowledged experts in their field and
course tutors are experienced SEND
professionals.
Hickin
learning back into your practice – as you Katie has worked within
educational settings for a
decade as a teacher, a SENCO
and a member of the Senior
“Thanks to the courses I have gained a
Management Team. Now
greater understanding of students - seeing working for Real Group, Katie
them not as a reflection of one single aspect leads and tutors on the SEND
of their learning or behaviour but rather Programme, including the
understanding the bigger picture.” NASENCO and iSENCO
Sophia Beigon, MEd SEND graduate, 2020 qualifications.

The SEND Programme
Exporter
of the Year
SEND
R
S
E
P
O
M
GRAM

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PGCert
The SEND Programme
Special Education
Resource or
Equipment
PGDip
Create your MEd

ideal package
The range of modules gives you maximum flexibility to develop your expertise in crucial areas Looking for a
of need and address broader themes across the curriculum. The 30- and 60-credit modules Masters
can be studied individually or in combination to suit your professional development. You can in Dyslexia?
exit with either a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or work
towards a Master of Education (MEd). Start with a PGCert and build as you go or plan your Although you can combine our
whole PGDip or MEd upfront. specialist Dyslexia modules to achieve
the MEd in SEND, if you have a
Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) particular interest or focus on dyslexia
and literacy, then you can also take
Real Training is delighted to welcome delegates to the programme who have already gained our MEd Professional Practice in
relevant credits at Masters level (level 7 credits) on another course. A maximum of Dyslexia and Literacy in conjunction
two-thirds of the credits for any final exit award can be obtained through APL. Therefore, with Dyslexia Action. See pages 62-63
delegates will need to consider their intended exit point from the SEND programme. The for more details and look out for the
credits will need to be level 7, achieved in the last five years and the learning outcomes Dyslexia Programme logo on the
should match those of our own SEND Programme modules. relevant module pages.
Finding suitable modules
Look for the masters credits logos on the course pages to plan the flexible journey to your SEND
S
desired postgraduate qualification. As well as modules in the SEND Programme itself, you can
gain credits from completing some of Real Training’s professional assessment courses and
qualifications (pages 46-57) and Dyslexia Action’s postgraduate courses (pages 52-53).
Wherever you see the SEND Programme logo, you will be welcome to use the credits towards R
P
O
your SEND Programme qualification. GRAMM
Choose from any Complete either

of our 30-credit NASENCO (pages
Skills and 20-21) or iSENCO
Knowledge (S&K) (pages 22-23) to gain
modules on an accredited SENCO
pages 24-30. qualification.
Complete the Complete the

Evidence and Enquiry-based SEND
Pedagogy for Inclusion Practice module to
(EPI) module in your complete your
chosen specialist masters qualification
subject (page 31). (pages 32-33).

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The SEND Programme

PGCert (60 Credits)
Route Route Route
A B C
Exit with
+ + your PGCert
= PGCert = PGCert = PGCert SENCO

SEND specialist subject qualification
Use your 60 credits towards

PGDip (120 Credits) a PGDip or the MEd
Route Route Route
D E F
Exit with
A + B A + C B + C
Route Route Route Route Route Route
your PGDip
PGDip SEND
Use your 120 credits

MEd (180 Credits) towards the MEd
Route
G Achieve
your
F + = MEd
Route Route Route
D or E or
SEND

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The SEND Programme
National Award for

SEN Coordination
(NASENCO)
Completion of this module leads to the Postgraduate
Certificate SEND: National Award for SEN Coordination
The national standard Strand 1: The context for inclusive

for SENCOs education.
Strand 2: Developing strategy and
Since its introduction in 2009, the National policies for inclusive education.
Award for SEN Coordination has been the Strand 3: Development, planning and
highly regarded training route achieving application of inclusive practice.
consistent, rigorous and effective outcomes Strand 4: Collaboration and leadership.
for SENCOs in schools. Mandatory for
new-to-role SENCOs in England, the award Flexible assessment
is often mentioned as a requirement in job
adverts by headteachers and governors Assessment includes a number of different
keen to ensure their new SENCO knows the methods of continuous assessment
latest research, policy and guidance and has covering all competencies. In addition,
first-rate skills in applied SEND practice. As formative feedback is an integral part of
a result, aspiring SENCOs now see the the process, ensuring understanding of
Award as an essential step in their career principles and their application, providing
development and experienced SENCOs, ongoing opportunities for personal and
including those in the private sector, are professional development. Assessment
keen to acquire the Award as evidence of methods include: At a glance…
their SEND skills, competences and • Reflective learning logs documenting
leadership abilities. This practice-led the development of the reflective
National Award of SEN Coordination SEND practitioner. Masters
credits
module is designed to give you an • Applied practice tasks evidencing
understanding of the skills that can be used implementation of learning in the
to make a positive difference for learners setting.
with SEND, and the opportunity to practise • Four written assignments (approx SEND MA
LIE
S M
those skills in your workplace. You’ll gain 3,000-4,000 words each).
knowledge of relevant theory, research and • Self-assessment questionnaires as you
policy and the ability to critique knowledge start and progress through the course R R
P
P
E
O M O
and existing practice. to document the development of your GRAM GRAMM
confidence, skills and knowledge.

Course content Study method: Online
Duration: Up to 1 year
The essential knowledge and practical
skills that make up the revised September Enrolment dates: September,
2014 NCTL learning outcomes are covered January, May and July
over 4 strands:
10%
DA shop
discount

96% of all NASENCO
19
delegates in 2020
rated the course
overall as ‘good’ or
‘very good
The SEND Programme

Professional benefits • ‘Aspiring SENCOs’ can undertake the
NASENCO module with the support
• Develop your confidence to support of the Head Teacher and existing
the most vulnerable and complex SENCO.
children in your school. • A stable, skilled and confident
• Gain a nationally recognised and workforce.
highly valued qualification.
• Embrace flexible distance learning – Eligibility
less time out of school. MODULE LEADER:
Katie
• Apply practice-led learning as you To complete this module, you will need to:
work. • Have completed an undergraduate
•
•
Learn with experienced SEND
professionals and EPs.
Access a wealth of online resources
degree.
• Hold QTS or QTLS.
• Be working in or have access to a UK
Hickin
and academic research. or international education setting - Katie has worked within
you will embed learning through educational settings for a
School benefits practice in such a setting. decade as a teacher, a SENCO
• Have support from your setting as the and a member of the Senior
• Bring expertise in-house and save named SENCO or as an aspiring
money. SENCO.
• Effective support for the most working for Real Group, Katie
vulnerable and complex children in leads and tutors on the SEND
the school. Programme, including the
• Access a wealth of practical resources, NASENCO and iSENCO
academic research and interactive qualifications.
materials to support you and your
school.

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The SEND Programme
International Award
in SEN Coordination
(iSENCO)
Completion of this module leads to the Postgraduate
Certificate SEND: International Award in SEN Coordination
A unique qualification educators working in range of settings, so

whether you are a SENCO based in an
It is widely acknowledged that the National international school in Dubai or an aspiring
Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) SENCO working with international children
has made a huge positive impact on the in a college in Derby, this course will
standards of leadership in SEN education in provide you with the knowledge and skill
the UK. set required to excel and provide effective
support in your setting.
However, to complete the UK NASENCO
qualification you need to have Qualified iSENCO ensures that international SENCOs
Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher are given the opportunity to gain key skills
Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. Many and knowledge not only relevant to their
SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs working job role but also relevant to their setting. If
abroad may not hold this and therefore are they also happen to hold UK Qualified
unable to complete the course, even Teacher Status is it possible to complete an
though they would like to. The new additional UK-focused module so that they
International Award in SEN Coordination can gain the full NASENCO qualification,
(iSENCO) is suitable for education should they decide to return to the UK in
professionals all over the world, regardless the future and wish to work as a SENCO in At a glance…
of their UK QTS status. However, iSenco is a mainstream school in England.
not just the UK Award with a different
name. We’ve consulted with international Course content Masters
credits
schools and experts at length to tailor a
course specific to international needs, The course is divided into four strands:
encompassing localised legislative Strand 1: The context for inclusive
frameworks, the impact on learning of third education within international settings. SEND MA
LIE
S
culture kids, the intersection of academic vs Strand 2: Developing strategy and
social language in EAL students and much
more. This course has been created in
policies for inclusive education within
international settings. R R
M
P
O M O
partnership with international schools and Strand 3: The development, planning and GRAM GRAMM
is led by educators in the field. application of inclusive practice in
international settings. Study method: Online
The iSENCO qualification offers a unique Strand 4: Collaboration and leadership in
opportunity for SENCOs and aspiring international settings.
SENCOs all over the world to learn new Enrolment dates: September,
skills and build confidence in supporting January and May
SEN children in an international
environment. iSENCO is suitable for 10%
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21
93%
The SEND Programme

of all iSENCO delegates
in 2021 rated how the
course met their needs
and development
priorities as ‘good’
or ‘very good’
Flexible assessment • Learn with experienced SEND

professionals and EPs.
Assessment includes a number of different • Access a wealth of online resources
methods of continuous assessment and academic research.
covering all competencies. In addition,
formative feedback is an integral part of School benefits
the process, ensuring understanding of
principles and their application, providing • Improved SEND strategy, policies and
ongoing opportunities for personal and procedures for inclusive education.
professional development. Assessment • Effective support for the most
methods include: vulnerable and complex children in
• Reflective learning logs documenting the school.
the development of the reflective • Effective strategies to differentiate
SEND practitioner. between and support pupils who
• Applied practice tasks evidencing have English as an additional
implementation of learning in the language and/or special educational
setting. needs.
• Four written assignments (approx • ‘Aspiring SENCOs’ can undertake the
3,000-4,000 words each). NASENCO module with the support
• Self-assessment questionnaires as you of the Head Teacher and existing
start and progress through the course SENCO.
to document the development of your • A stable, skilled and confident
confidence, skills and knowledge. workforce. MODULE LEADER:
Professional benefits Eligibility Katie

• Develop effective leadership and
management skills for SEND
To complete this module, you will need to:
• Have completed an undergraduate
Hickin
coordination within an international degree. Katie has worked within
school setting. • Be working in an international educational settings for a
• Develop an understanding of how education setting, defined as a school decade as a teacher, a SENCO
wider cultural, political, historical and that promotes international and a member of the Senior
community contexts influence SEND educational environment, either by
provision internationally. adopting a curriculum such as that of
• Engage with international research the International Baccalaureate, or by working for Real Group, Katie
and evidence based practice following a national curriculum leads and tutors on the SEND
regarding inclusive education. different from that of the school’s Programme, including the
• Embrace flexible distance learning – country of residence. NASENCO and iSENCO
less time out of school. • Have support from your setting as the qualifications.
• Apply practice-led learning as named SENCO or as an aspiring
you work. SENCO.

“It is a fantastic
way to study in your
24 own time. The material
is well thought out,
structured and
interesting.”
VICTORIA PRICE, PSYCHOLOGY FOR
The SEND Programme
EDUCATION DELEGATE 2020
Psychology for
Education
Completion of this module, along with the Evidence and
Pedagogy for Inclusion module, leads to the Postgraduate
Certificate SEND: Psychology for Education MODULE LEADER:
A unique opportunity environment and how to adapt Jalak

This new module has been developed to •
pedagogy to support these.
Explore and examine how positive Patel
provide an insight into the world of psychology can impact on educational
educational psychology. Understanding settings. Jalak Patel is a senior
how theories of psychology and individual • Understand the mediating impact of educational psychologist who
needs are linked is fundamental to the teacher in implementing has worked with families and
adapting pedagogy to support and metacognitive strategies with learners. schools in the UK and Hong
improve outcomes for all students. • Reflect and critically evaluate personal Kong. She is passionate about
strengths and weaknesses for the
the use of psychology in the
Course content purpose of future learning.
field of education to support
With this module, you will gain an School benefits children and young people to
understanding of psychological theories achieve their goals.
which can be applied in the educational • Bring expertise in-school and save
setting, for example Cognitive Psychology, money.
Positive Psychology and Personal Construct • Flexible distance learning - less time
Psychology. You will learn key skills to help
you identify meaningful patterns in •
out of school.
Practice-focused - learn as you work.
At a glance…
behaviour and evaluate their significance. • Access a wealth of practical resources,
Flexible assessment
academic research and interactive
materials.
Masters
On completion of the learning experiences,
• Improved understanding and support
for the most vulnerable children in your
credits
you’ll submit two critical/practical analysis school. SEND
assignments (1,500 words or equivalent
each) and one reflective analysis (3,000
words).
Eligibility
R
S
P
O
To complete this module, you will need to: GRAMM
Professional benefits • Have completed an undergraduate
degree. Study method: Online
• Gain knowledge of the inherent • Be working in or have access to a UK
variability and diversity of or international education setting - you Duration: Up to 1 year
psychological functioning and its will embed learning through practice in Enrolment dates: September,
significance in the classroom. such a setting. January and May
• Understand the individual differences
of learners within a learning 10%
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“I am so impressed!
I’m a new student. I
previously studied my PGCE 25
through Moodle. So intuitive,
well laid out, so many
resources. I am just....
amazed! Thank you”
SADIE MOSELEY, COGNITION
The SEND Programme

& LEARNING DELEGATE 2020
Cognition MODULE LEADER:
Dr Jane
and Learning Yeomans
Completion of this module, along with the Evidence and Dr Jane Yeomans is a teaching
Pedagogy for Inclusion module, leads to the Postgraduate fellow at the University of
Certificate SEND: Cognition and Learning Birmingham and a vastly-
experienced EP. She continues
Understanding principles of effective instruction and
to be active in other Higher
the difficulties programme design.
• Develop a critical understanding of the Education roles as External
This new module allows you to explore the processes of assessment and teaching Examiner for the University of
interplay between cognitive functioning and in relation to meeting the cognition Manchester’s professional
development, the learning environment and and learning area of special training course and for the
the socio cultural context for learning. It educational needs. University College London post
addresses theories related to intellectual • Become aware of equal opportunities
qualification doctorate in
development including reference to and anti-oppressive practice issues in
historical and political contexts. relation to identifying and assessing educational psychology. She is
cognition and learning difficulties. a distinguished academic with
Course content over 30 years’ experience as a
School benefits teacher and EP in nursery,
This module will allow you to develop an primary and secondary settings.
in-depth understanding of what cognition • Interventions evaluated to ensure they
and learning are through relevant models, provide effective support to help
frameworks and theories. You will then be manage SEN across the school.
able to use this knowledge to develop your
skills and confidence in critically evaluating
• Confidently provide advice to parents,
colleagues, managers.
At a glance…
interventions used in educational settings. • Have the knowledge to manage difficult
Flexible assessment
situations. Access a wealth of practical
resources, academic research and
Masters
interactive materials to support you. credits
you’ll submit one critical analysis Eligibility SEND
assignment (2,500 words), two reflective
analysis assignments (500 words each) and
one practice analysis assignment (2,500
• Have completed an undergraduate R
S
P
O
words or equivalent). degree. GRAMM
• Be working in or have access to a UK
Professional benefits or international education setting - Study method: Online
you will embed learning through
• Gain in-depth knowledge of what practice in such a setting. Duration: Up to 1 year
constitutes cognition, including the Enrolment dates: September,
relationship between cognition and January and May
learning and models of disability.
• Evaluate interventions, including the 10%
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“Overall the course
was excellent and I have
26 already recommended it to
other colleagues in school.
Resources were excellent.
Go for it!”
NEIL TRUMAN, AUTISM SPECTRUM
The SEND Programme
CONDITIONS DELEGATE 2020
Autism Spectrum
Conditions
MODULE LEADER:
Certificate SEND: Autism Spectrum Conditions Dr Sue
Make a difference • Analyse the impact of social context,
Sheppard
family context, and the individual’s
This module is designed to give you an own views, strengths and motivations.
Dr Sue Sheppard is a senior
understanding of the skills that can be • Develop confidence in assessing specialist educational
used to make a positive difference, and the individual needs in relation to autism. psychologist in autism. She has
opportunity to practice them. You will gain • Become familiar with approaches and worked closely with Lorna
foundational knowledge of relevant theory, interventions for supporting learners. Wing, is a specialist speaker in
research and policy and the ability to • Appreciate the latest research and autism for educational
critique knowledge and existing practice. policy.
psychologists in training at
Course content School benefits University College London and
has extensive experience of
Covering the historical background, • Bring expertise in-school and save lecturing, training, consultancy,
diagnostic issues and psychological money. diagnosis and assessment.
theories relating to the autism spectrum, • Flexible distance learning - less time
you will incorporate experience from your out of school.
own setting to develop knowledge of • Practice-focused - learn as you work.
approaches to assessment and
intervention. Statutory guidance and the
• Access a wealth of practical resources,
At a glance…
broader social context for understanding materials.
autism spectrum conditions including
family, other professionals and, of course,
• Develop effective support for the most
vulnerable children in your school.
Masters
the individual’s own perspective are also
addressed. Eligibility
credits
SEND
Flexible assessment To complete this module, you will need to:

• Have completed an undergraduate
degree. R
S
P
O
you’ll submit two critical analysis • Be working in or have access to a UK GRAMM
assignments (3,000 words or equivalent or international education setting -
each). you will embed learning through Study method: Online
practice in such a setting.
Professional benefits Duration: Up to 1 year
Enrolment dates: September,
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the January and May
concept of autism and the autism
spectrum. 10%
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“I loved the learning
experience and particularly the fact
that I could adjust studying to my
personal needs and time. The
flexibility of the course together 27
with the support from the course
leader and tutor made this
experience valuable and stress-free
at the same time.”
MARIA PANTOULIA, DYSLEXIA - L
The SEND Programme

EADERSHIP & INTERVENTION
DELEGATE 2021
Dyslexia -
Leadership and
Intervention
Completion of this module, along with the Evidence and MODULE LEADER:

Certificate SEND: Dyslexia - Leadership and Intervention Dr Julie
A vital professional need • Become familiar with typical and atypical Cozens
development in relation to literacy
Understanding dyslexia is crucial for every acquisition.
Dr Julie Cozens is a senior
professional working in SEND today. Parents, • Understand the link between self-esteem, educational psychologist
colleagues and managers need informed advice motivation and reading failure. specialising in literacy and
they can trust, and support they can rely upon. • Appreciate how contextual issues interventions for dyslexia. She
This module will broaden your professional contribute to literacy learning/failure. has made key contributions to
practice and give you a more thorough grasp of the development of dyslexia
the latest thinking around dyslexia and practical School benefits
interventions.
policy and practice for local
• Interventions put in place to help manage authorities and delivers dyslexia
Course content dyslexia across the school. training to teacher and trainee
• Confidently recruit and manage staff educational psychologists at
This module is designed to give you an delivering dyslexia services. Exeter University.
understanding of the skills that can be used to • Confidently provide advice to parents,
make a positive difference, and the opportunity colleagues, managers.
to practice them. You will gain foundational • Know when and how to seek the advice of
knowledge of relevant theory, research and
policy and the ability to critique knowledge and
an educational psychologist or other
specialist.
At a glance…
existing practice. • Have the skills to demonstrate and provide
Flexible assessment •
evidence of progress.
Have the knowledge to manage difficult
Masters
situations. credits
you’ll submit three main assignments (2,000 Eligibility SEND
words or equivalent each).
Professional benefits
• Have completed an undergraduate degree. R
S
P
O
• Be working in or have access to a UK or GRAMM
• Evaluate interventions, including the international education setting - you will
principles of effective instruction and embed learning through practice in such a Study method: Online
programme design. setting.
• Undertake a leadership role to support Duration: Up to 1 year
pupils with literacy difficulties/dyslexia in Please note: this module does not lead to Enrolment dates: September,
your setting. gaining the SpLD Assessment Practising January and May
• Evaluate best practice in interventions for Certificate (APC). Please see pages 54 & 55 for
dyslexia. more details. 10%
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“This course
28 has given me the
knowledge and skill-set
to work in a role I am
passionate about.”
The SEND Programme
CAROLINE COLLINS, SEMH

MODULE DELEGATE, 2020
Social, Emotional
and Mental
Health Needs
Certificate SEND: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
MODULE LEADER:
Meeting a
Dr Joanna
eating disorders.
growing challenge • Learn about the relationship of SEMH
Wood
to mental health theories around risk
Pupils experiencing social, emotional and and resilience.
mental health (SEMH) difficulties represent • Gain confidence and expertise in
a large and growing area of need across evaluating your own work context in Jo Wood joined Real Group as
the age range in both mainstream and relation to local and national a Senior Educational
specialist school settings. This module provision and legal frameworks. Psychologist in September
enables you to develop your understanding • Critically analyse management 2019. Her doctoral research
of SEMH and bring your practice right approaches, and tools for assessment
up-to-date with current thinking. and identification.
was on supervision for school
staff. She has a particular
Course content School benefits interest in adolescence, school
exclusion and mental health.
This module is designed to give you an • Bring expertise in-school and save
understanding of the skills that can be money.
used to make a positive difference, and the • Develop practical skills, tutored by
opportunity to practice them. You will gain
foundational knowledge of relevant theory, •
professional experts.
Access a wealth of practical resources,
At a glance…
research and policy and the ability to academic research and interactive
critique knowledge and existing practice.
•
materials to support you.
Develop your confidence to support
Masters
Flexible assessment the most vulnerable and complex
children in your school effectively.
credits
On completion of the learning experiences, SEND MA
LIE
you’ll submit two critical analysis Eligibility

assignments (3,000 words or equivalent
each). To complete this module, you will need to: R
S R
M
P
E
P
O O
• Have completed an undergraduate GRAMM GRAMM
Professional benefits degree.
• Be working in or have access to a UK Study method: Online
• Bring your practice up to date with or international education setting -
the latest thinking and emerging you will embed learning through Duration: Up to 1 year
trends in working with children with practice in such a setting. Enrolment dates: September,
SEMH. January and May
• Understand specific difficulties such
as self harm, anxiety, depression, and 10%
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“I really like the way Real
Training has set up the
programme in that there are 29
no deadlines, besides the final
one. This allows teachers who
are working full time to work
at their own pace.”
The SEND Programme

KISTY ANN GIBSON, SLCN
MODULE DELEGATE 2021
Speech, Language
and Communication
Needs
Certificate SEND: Speech, Language and Communication Needs
Meeting the Professional benefits

growing challenge
• Understand the nature and range of
MODULE LEADER:
The Bercow Report of 2008 highlighted that SLCN and their impact on the pupil.
around 40,000 children in the UK –
approximately 1 in 14 five-year-olds – start
• Appreciate the speech, language and
communication development of Janet
school with serious speech, language and
communication needs (SLCN). The report
children and young people and its
relationship to learning, social, Stevens
stressed the importance of early emotional development and behaviour.
identification of need as well as improved • Gain confidence and experience in Janet Stevens is an experienced
planning, support and cooperation between using methods to identify, assess and speech and language therapist.
professionals. Against the backdrop of the profile needs. She has worked extensively
Bercow recommendations, this module was • Critically evaluate your own practice. with the NHS and is also an
originally developed with The • Learn how SLCN can be effectively independent practitioner.
Communication Trust with the explicit aim supported, including through pupil
of enabling you to develop your voice and participation.
professional understanding of SLCN and
incorporate the latest thinking into
your practice.
School benefits At a glance…
• Bring expertise in-school and
Course content
•
save money.
Masters
This module is designed to give you an
understanding of the skills that can be used
credits
to make a positive difference. You will gain • Develop your confidence to support SEND
foundational knowledge of relevant theory, the most vulnerable and complex
research and policy and the ability to
critique existing practice.
children in your school effectively.
R
S
P
Eligibility O
GRAMM
Flexible assessment
To complete this module, you will need to: Study method: Online
On completion of the learning experiences, • Have completed an undergraduate
you’ll submit two critical analysis degree. Duration: Up to 1 year
assignments and a further analytical • Be working in or have access to a UK Enrolment dates: September,
assignment (a total of 6,000 words or or international education setting - you January and May
equivalent across the three assignments). will embed learning through practice in
such a setting. 10%
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“It has a very
practical focus which
30 has enabled me to see
immediate
improvements in my
professional practice.”
Severe, Profound
The SEND Programme
CAROLINE WOOLNOUGH, SPCLDD

MODULE DELEGATE 2020
and Complex
Learning Difficulties
and Disabilities
Completion of this module, along with the Evidence and Pedagogy
for Inclusion module, leads to the Postgraduate Certificate SEND:
Severe, Profound and Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities MODULE LEADER:
Fulfilling the ambition Professional benefits Margaret

With around a quarter of learners with
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or
• Enhance communication between
children, parents and other
Mulholland
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties professionals. Margaret Mulholland leads the
(PMLD) currently being taught in • Understand and respond to
Development and Research
mainstream settings, the Salt Review of legislation.
2010 envisaged a future in which teaching • Develop your understanding of Centre at Swiss Cottage
SLD/PMLD is developed as an area of working with other services. Specialist SEN School. She has
special expertise, ‘with higher status and • Understand safeguarding, privacy and an exceptional track record of
value’. This module is designed to give you dignity issues in relation to care and establishing innovative initial
the specialist knowledge and practice- support. teacher education, professional
based understanding to fulfill the ambition • Evaluate the impact of a chosen
development and leadership
of the Salt Review. intervention.
programmes.
Course content School benefits
With the emphasis on applied learning,

you will gain a technical understanding of
• Bring expertise in-school and save
money.
At a glance…
the needs of learners with SLD/PMLD and • Flexible distance learning - less time
Complex Learning Difficulties and
Disabilities (CLDD), how to adapt the •
out of school.
Masters
curriculum for them, assess their progress
and collaborate with parents, carers and
materials.
credits
other professionals to meet their needs. If • Develop effective support for the SEND
you are interested in becoming a specialist most vulnerable children in your
in this area, this module will deliver what
you need.
school.
R
S
P
Eligibility O
GRAMM
Flexible assessment
To complete this module, you will need to: Study method: Online
On completion of the learning experiences, • Have completed an undergraduate
you’ll submit one critical analysis degree. Duration: Up to 1 year
assignment (3,000 words) and two • Be working in or have access to a UK Enrolment dates: September,
practice analysis assignments (1,500 or international education setting - January and May
words or equivalent each). you will embed learning through
practice in such a setting. 10%
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“Real Training
is a professional, 31
effective and
supportive way to
study online!”
SOPHY WILLMOTT, EVIDENCE
The SEND Programme

& PEDAGOGY FOR
INCLUSION DELEGATE 2020
Evidence & Pedagogy

for Inclusion (EPI)
This module is the perfect partner for our range of Skills and Knowledge modules,
allowing you to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate qualification in a specialist subject.
A compelling combination Flexible assessment
To complete the Evidence and Pedagogy On completion of the learning experiences,

for Inclusion (EPI) module, you will need to you’ll submit one practice analysis
have completed, or be taking concurrently,
one or more of our range of Skills and
assignment (2,500 words), one critical
analysis assignment (2,500 words) and one Module
Knowledge (S&K) modules. You can then
enrol on the EPI module and choose a
reflective analysis assignment (1,000 words).
leaders
focus area which matches one of the S&K Professional benefits
modules you have already taken: Please note that the module
• Psychology for Education. • Develop a deeper understanding of leaders for the EPI focus areas
• Cognition and Learning. your chosen focus area. are the same as the S&K
• Autism Spectrum Conditions. • Further develop the skills of a reflective modules - please see the
• Dyslexia - Leadership and Intervention. practitioner in education. relevant S&K module page for
• Social, Emotional and Mental • Apply knowledge of evidence-based
details.
Health Needs. practice to working with learners with
• Speech, Language and SEND in a real-world context.
Communication Needs.
• Severe, Profound and Complex
Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.
School benefits At a glance…
• Educational Testing.* • Bring expertise in-school and save money.
*This focus area can be chosen if you have

• Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions
in their educational setting for pupils
Masters
completed, or are currently completing, the Certificate
of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET).
with needs in the nominated SEND
focus area.
credits
• Access a wealth of practical resources, SEND
Course content academic research and interactive
This new EPI module allows you to apply

R
S
P
the skills and knowledge you have gained Eligibility O

GRAMM
from your preceding module to the
development of professional practice in To complete this module, you will need to: Study method: Online
real world situations (casework, • Have completed at least one of our
school-based work). A focus on reflective S&K modules. Duration: Up to 1 year
practice will also help you to continue to • Be working in or have access to a UK Enrolment dates: September,
improve your practice beyond the course. or international education setting - you January and May
The activities will enhance your will embed learning through practice in
understanding of your chosen focus area. such a setting. 10%
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The SEND Programme
Enquiry-based
SEND Practice
Completion of this module, after gaining 120
credits from other SEND programme modules,
leads to the Master of Education in SEND
Completing your MEd

Topics covered will include:
This module is required for completion of • Approaches to enquiry: qualitative
the MEd in Special Educational Needs and and quantitative, positivist and
Disability (SEND). The supported piece of interpretative.
enquiry-based professional research will • Features of enquiry-based practice
help you examine your own practice and and practitioner research.
that of others to gain a new level of • Negotiating research in your
understanding of how enquiry, research organisation: using the RADIO model.
and critical reflection can improve • Designing a piece of enquiry-based
outcomes for those you are working with. practice: Action Research cycles.
• Research ethics and codes of conduct.
Whatever your professional role across the • Data collection and analysis.
spectrum of educational settings, in the • Writing up your research.
area of SEND - as in any other - there is a
need for culturally relevant, responsive Action and enquiry-based research allow
services that make a positive difference and you to focus on practice that is useful to
help understand the child in the context of you and your organisation. Rather than At a glance…
their network of family and professional standing on the side noticing and
support. Completion of this module will give recording, the action and enquiry approach
you the skills and knowledge you need to puts you at the centre of change - making Masters
credits
meet this challenge. a positive difference.
Your own research project Choosing your

research topic
S
Choosing the area of SEND of most
interest or relevance to you, this carefully Contact us if you are ready to complete your
structured module will enable you to Masters and you wish to talk through
critically engage with the theory and possible topics for further enquiry or
research base and conduct an enquiry- research. Whilst it is not necessary to have a
based research project of your own. topic idea prior to enrolling on this module Study method: Online
Throughout there will be a strong we understand that sometimes it can help
emphasis on reflective activities, further with the process of enrolment if you can be
improving your understanding of your own sure that a topic is relevant for further Enrolment dates: September,
and others’ practice and helping you to enquiry and research. In these circumstances January and May
develop effective teaching and we are happy to talk through ideas with you
management strategies. and other people you work with. 10%
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The SEND Programme

MODULE LEADERS:
Dr Jane
Yeomans
93%
of all Enquiry delegates
& Dr Mark
Turner
in 2021 rated how
supportive and clear Dr Jane Yeomans is a teaching
the course tasks and fellow at the University of
assignment guidance Birmingham and a vastly-
were as good or experienced EP. She continues
very good.
to be active in other Higher
Education roles as External
Flexible assessment Professional benefits Examiner for the University of
Manchester’s professional
This practice-based distance learning • Focus your research on a topic of training course and for the
module is structured around carefully relevance to you. University College London post
designed learning experiences, each with a • Undertake an enquiry-based research
qualification doctorate in
practical activity at its heart that engages project that makes a difference.
directly with your own professional • Apply the enquiry-based approach to educational psychology. She is
context. Supporting theory, reflection and practice. a distinguished academic with
example activities will help you undertake • Publish your work with our guidance over 30 years’ experience as a
and complete the relevant aspects of the and support. teacher and EP in nursery,
assignments up to and including the • Complete your Master of Education primary and secondary settings.
completion of your Action Research (MEd).
project. You will submit two critical • Progress your professional career.
analysis assignments (3,000 words each), Dr Mark Turner is one of Real
one practice analysis assignment (5,000 Eligibility Group’s directors, a senior
words or equivalent) and one reflective educational psychologist and
analysis (1,000 words or equivalent). To complete this module, you will need to:
Where a word equivalence is given, you • Have completed 120 masters credits
co-founder of the Nurture
may submit as part of your final portfolio with us or through accepted Group Network. He has a range
of evidence multimedia resources that you accreditation for prior learning (APL) of experience in SEND practice
have produced within your applied - see page 18 for details. as a teacher, SENCO, lecturer
practice. • Be working in or have access to a UK and mentor of students
or international education setting - undertaking professional
you will embed learning through
practice in such a setting.
development training.

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“It really makes

Mental Health Needs
you consider your
Mental setting and what

needs addressing in
Health Needs
terms of mental
wellbeing.”
FIOANA DAY, SMHL
C DELEGATE, 2022
Improve your support for students’ mental health needs
Senior Mental Funding Social, Emotional

Available
Health Leadership and Mental Health
Needs (SEMH) Gain a PGCert in SEMH
The Department for Education (DfE) has
created a new quality criteria for Senior Develop your understanding of social, Completion of the SEMH module,
Mental Health Lead training courses, which emotional and mental health needs; along with the Evidence and Pedagogy
help to define this important senior role in enhance your professional development as for Inclusion module, leads to the
schools. While many schools and colleges a reflective, research-led practitioner. Postgraduate Certificate SEND: Social,
already have a mental health lead, the Understand the skills that you need to use Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
knowledge and skills they have may vary, to make a positive difference to your setting By completing both these modules,
and with mental health and wellbeing a – and practise them in your setting too. you will gain a deeper understanding
top priority for all educational settings, the Develop the essential knowledge of the of your students’ mental health needs
goal is for a senior member of staff within latest policies, theories and research. and focus on reflective practice, which
the school or college to gain confidence Acquire the ability to critique knowledge will give you the tools to continue to
and competence in leading the mental and existing practice seamlessly. Gain improve, assess, plan and monitor
health provision across the whole school. confidence and expertise in evaluating your provision for both group and
own work context in relation to local, individual needs using an evidence-
At Real Training, we offer an introductory national provision and legal frameworks. based approach.
Senior Mental Health Lead Certificate (page Please refer to page 28 to find out more
36) and a Senior Mental Health Leadership about this module on our SEND Masters Please refer to pages 28 and 31 to
Advanced Award (Page 37) for those more Programme. read more about the modules which
experienced in leading mental health comprise this qualification.
provision in schools - both have been The Emotionally
successfully quality assured through a Connected Classroom
robust DfE process.
This short Level 5 CPD Unit provides an
These courses can be fully or partially understanding of the impact of emotions
funded for state schools and colleges in on the thinking brain and its implications
England using the DfE grant. There are also for learning. Suitable for classroom teachers
non-funded places available. and teaching support roles, the course
highlights the importance of connectedness
Please refer to the DfE website for full and relationships and develops skills and
details and to start your application process knowledge in how to apply strategies to
or contact our enquiries team for advice. build pupils’ resources and resilience to
manage their emotions.

Mental Health Needs

“A chance to
reflect on practices
36 and priorities, and bring
these together in a concise
overview/plan related to
whole school community
wellbeing.”
CATHY OWENS,
Mental Health Needs
SMHL CERTIFICATE
DELEGATE, 2022
Senior Mental
Health Leadership
Certificate
MODULE LEADER:
Make a difference
Dr Richard
If you are new to, or aspiring to become, the
Senior Mental Health Lead (SMHL) role in
Professional Benefits
Lewis
your educational setting, with little training • Develop a positive values-based
in this area, this DfE quality assured course approach, openness and normalisation Dr Richard Lewis is an
will ensure you become confident, of mental health. Educational Psychologist who
knowledgeable and ready to lead on • Develop highly effective leadership and has worked across all types of
wellbeing and mental health in your setting. management skills. school provisions. Richard also
Make a differerence by developing a greater • Become a confident Senior Mental has experience of working in a
whole school understanding of Health Lead, supporting your whole
multi professional team of
discrimination and ways to promote positive school community in a vital area of
staff and pupil mental health. provision. social workers and has also
• Gain a network of SMHL peers to undertaken individual and
Course content share best practice with. family therapeutic work with
children and families. Richard
During this course, you’ll develop a critical School Benefits also trains the next generation
understanding of models of leadership and
of Educational Psychologists at
effective ways to engage key stakeholders • Provision of a range of tools and
in order to best to identify areas to target in strategies to support mental health the renown recentre of mental
yoursetting. Knowledge of the key and wellbeing, collated for staff to use excellence - the Tavistock and
influences on poor mental health is attained in their daily work. Portman trust.
so that key messages and actions for • Development of staff leadership skills,
change can be developed. The course to support a positive whole school
combines practical assignments with ethos.
self-paced learning through our intuitive
virtual learning platform Campus Online,
• Improved stakeholder engagement,
including with parents, CYP, and
At a glance…
with two days of live sessions with one of external services.
our experienced educational psychologists • Development of a coherent working
using our virtual classroom, Campus Live. package of effective policies. Funding
Available
How do I achieve Eligibility
the Certificate?
To achieve the certificate you need to • Be working in or have access to a UK Study method: Online (with
attend and engage with the 11 hours of or international education setting - some live interactive sessions)
interactive training. You also need to you will embed learning through Duration: 4-6 months
successfully complete a ‘Plan for Change’. practice in such a setting.
• Have the support of your Headteacher/ Enrolment dates: Various -
Head of Centre. see our website for details
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my work more and 37
given me direction
in my role that the
white paper didn’t.”
CIARAN REDMOND, SMHLAA
Mental Health Needs

DELEGATE, 2022
Senior Mental
Health Leadership
Advanced Award
Enhance your skills
MODULE LEADER:
If you are already a Senior Mental Health Lead science and systems thinking
(SMHL), familiar with the role, or have already confidently to review mental health Dr Joanna
Wood
completed some senior mental health provision in your setting.
leadership training, this DfE quality assured • Understand the context, complexity
course will enable you to extend your skills and interactional nature of SEMH,
and knowledge to an advanced level so that including relevant theory applied to Dr Joanna Wood began her
you can bring about transformational change practice. career as a Secondary school
in your setting. You will use educational and Science teacher, progressing to
psychological expertise and frameworks to School benefits
extend your leadership and effect authentic
leadership and coordination
and lasting impact. • Benefit from a highly qualified SMHL roles within school settings,
based in your setting. before starting her career as an
Course content • Set up systems to engage stakeholder Educational Psychologist, giving
groups, including enabling student and her comprehensive insight into
The aim of the course is to ensure SMHLs carer voice. the demands, challenges and
are confident and capable to implement • Development of staff leadership skills,
effective whole-school change at a to support a positive whole school
wonders of a school
leadership level. We build confidence and ethos. professional. Jo has worked on
competence throughout the course, through • Implement impactful plans and actions. change at individual, group and
activities and peer interaction that stimulate • Improved wellbeing for all students, systemic whole-school levels.
meaningful impact. We introduce systemic including those with identified needs.
thinking so that SMHLs consider different • Have a greater whole school
levels in school systems; how they link and understanding on discrimination.
interact. • A greater whole school understanding
of discrimination and ways to promote
At a glance…
How will I be assessed? positive staff and pupil mental health.
There will be 5 assignments to complete, Eligibility

Funding
including both practice-led and reflective Available
tasks. Through completion of these To complete this module, you will need to:
assignments, you will collate evidence • Have completed an undergraduate
related to your role to help determine an degree
action plan of next steps and help create • Have completed limited senior mental Study method: Online
your own mental health resource bank to health leadership training.
assist with staff training. • Be working in or have access to a UK Duration: Up to 1 year
or international education setting - Enrolment dates: September,
Professional benefits you will embed learning through January, May, July
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Mental Health Needs
The Emotionally
Connected Classroom
Building an inclusive school
This level-5 CPD unit provides an overview Professional benefits

of classroom relation and connection as an
aspect of Social, Emotional, Mental Health • Better understand the impact of stress
(SEMH). The course explores the impact of and trauma on the brain.
emotions on the thinking brain and its • Gain confidence to discuss pupis’
implications for learning and classroom emotions and the impact this can have
MODULE LEADER:
practice, including how you can nurture on their behaviour.
pupils through this understanding. • Recognise behaviour triggers related to
emotions and develop good practice Sarah
Course Content
Course delegates will learn through a wide

and strategies to support students.
School benefits
Norris
range of e-learning resources including
Sarah Norris is a senior
presentations, articles, exercises and videos, • Improved policies and provision for educational psychologist who
with follow-up activities and tasks to relational-based practice. has worked extensively with
complete. The course covers the following • The social, emotional and mental schools and young people with
study cycles in which the course participant health needs of students are better SEND. Sarah specialises in the
will study, practice, reflect and collaborate: understood and supported by school field of mental health and
• The impact of emotions on the staff, leading to happier, more resilient
thinking brain students.
young people with social and
• The mentalisation theory • A stable, skilled and confident emotional needs.
• Emotional coaching workforce.
Eligibility
At a glance…
• Be qualified to at least level 3 (‘A’
level) on the UK qualifications
framework or have other equivalent
qualifications and relevant experience CPD
• Qualified classroom teachers or
teaching or learning assistants and be
currently (or recently within the last
Study method: Online
2-3 years) employed to work with
learners in the UK or internationally Duration: 7 weeks
Enrolment dates: November,
January, March, July
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soon. Contact us if
you’d like to hear
about these
when they are
released.
Mental Health Needs
“I found a lot of the course

material extremely interesting.
I especially like the video
context, and the presentation.
Dyslexia Action have excelled!”
Ross Thomas, Emotionally Connected Classroom Delegate, 2020

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Professional
of all CCET delegates
in 2021 rated their
course as good or
Professional Assessment
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field of educational assessment.
We provide the most comprehensive UK
training in professional assessment and Eligibility for the BPS’s
access arrangements. Our unique range of Register of Qualifications
packages will fit in with your working life in Test Use (RQTU)
and help you reach the next professional
level. You would be eligible for the RQTU upon
successful completion of CCET, CPT3A or
Study on the job, online, offline, over time, ATU but you are not obliged to join it. We
or in intensive short, sharp bursts – and find believe that the three key advantages
the professional assessment training option outlined below make a compelling case for
that suits you. joining the RQTU:
• First, it provides public recognition of
Further studies your competence, which means that
your name can be found by anyone
Our CCET qualification (p.42-43) is a great wanting to check your qualification.
stand-alone course but it is also a stepping • Secondly, you get access to information
stone to further learning. After completing including test reviews and a quarterly
CCET you could go on to be a qualified journal entitled Assessment &
Access Arrangements Assessor or a Development Matters.
Specialist Teacher with a Specific Learning • Thirdly, it provides a framework for
Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Practising your ongoing professional
Certificate (APC). If you need additional development.
educational testing support in your setting,
you will also be able to supervise a number If you decide to join the BPS’s RQTU, then
of Assistant Test Users. All learning journeys you will need to settle the registration fee
are outlined on pages 44-45 and you can directly with the BPS. There is a one-off fee
also find out more on the individual course for initial certification and a modest annual
pages to follow. registration fee. For more information on
exactly what the BPS charges, take a look at
If you are looking to complete our CPT3A ptc.bps.org.uk/how-apply-packs. Please
qualification (pages 46-47), you may find it note: We have not included the additional
useful to sign up to our free-of-charge BPS costs in the price of of our courses,
Access Arrangements Update (AAU) course because not everybody wants to join the
each year. This will provide you with details BPS’s RQTU – although we do
of any updates made by the Joint Council recommend it.
for Qualifications (JCQ) each September and

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circumstances. We are able to deliver and even more cost-effective solution. This is
tailor many of our professional also a fantastic opportunity for
assessment courses to your setting’s colleagues located in different schools
demands and aspirations. across different areas to meet together
to share ideas, experiences and support
each other on their learning journey.
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have access to tests in their setting and training on the CCET, CPT3A and ATU
may need to purchase assessments to courses. As long as you complete the
enable them to be complete the course. course you will be able to keep the
In addition, some delegates are unable assessment to begin to develop a library
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Certificate of Competence
in Educational Testing
(CCET)
Combine this module with other courses to achieve a
wide range of qualifications (see pages 44-45).
Essential skills competence. Your portfolio will include:

and understanding • Some multiple choice questionnaires.
• A few short essay-style written
CCET will give you an understanding of the assignments.
fundamental underlying principles of all • A review of a suitable test.
psychometric tests and you will then be able • A record of a competent test
to apply this knowledge to any psychometric administration.
test in your setting. You will be able to • Evidence of good quality professional
identify the correct test, use it effectively feedback both orally and in writing.
and interpret the results. This includes tests
for progress as well as some special needs. Professional benefits
Course content • Understand how educational tests are

developed and standardised and At a glance…
The course covers all of the BPS achieve competence and confidence in
competences and standards for those who educational testing.
wish to be registered as test users. It
includes:
• Analyse test manuals to decide if a test
is reliable, valid and appropriate for
Masters*
• Test administration and scoring.
• Maintenance of security and data •
your students.
‘Get to grips’ with the purpose of
credits
protection. testing and assessment and develop
• Test standardisation. the ability to interpret test scores and
• Classical test theory, reliability and
confidence in test data.
integrate those test scores with other
forms of assessment. S
• Validity. • Communicate your understanding to
• Theories of intelligence and the others orally and in writing, while also
influence on test construction. developing the confidence to interpret Study method:
• Test bias, discrimination and making reports from other professionals. • Online - immediate start
adjustments to accommodate disability. • Comply with the requirements of the
• Test choice and using other assessment relevant legislation in your assessment • Intensive - see our website
methodologies. processes. for available course dates
• Interpreting test data. • Join the British Psychological Society’s and venues
• Providing oral and written feedback. (BPS’s) RQTU and access a BPS online Duration: Up to 8 months
database of test reviews.
Flexible assessment • Purchase psychometric tests that would
otherwise be restricted.
You will need to create a portfolio of
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School benefits Eligibility for

masters credits* MODULE LEADERS:
• Bring expertise in-school and save
•
money.
Work more effectively with your
As long as you have an undergraduate
degree or equivalent, you will be able to:
Kate
setting’s educational psychologist and
make better use of their time and your
• Enrol on one of the Masters
programmes and join as if you have 30
Fieldhouse
•
money.
credits towards a postgraduate
qualification. & Sarah
materials. Norris
• Access to discounted educational tests.
• Develop effective support for the most Kate Fieldhouse is a senior
vulnerable children in your school. Going intensive? educational psychologist. She
• Assess a greater number of students Our intensive option is designed for has helped to develop this
without time delays or budget those who wish to complete the industry-standard course for
limitations. course quickly. It requires three days’ those who want to understand
attendance (including evening work)
testing and assessment in an
Eligibility for the course at a location across the country
(residential/non-residential). We also educational setting.
No prior qualifications are required for this have a very popular intensive option
course as it is an open access course. with our own platform, Campus Live.
Sarah Norris is a senior
However, to complete this module, you will A browser-based solution that is
need the following: fully interactive, as if you were in the educational psychologist who
• To be working in, or have regular room with the psychologists, live has worked extensively with
access to, a UK or international setting. within the online classroom schools and young people with
• To have access to educational tests for environment. Please note: these SEND. Sarah specialises in the
use during the course. courses are very popular, so early field of mental health and
booking is essential. For intensive
young people with social and
course dates, please go to our
dedicated CCET page online. emotional needs.

“My experiences
have led me to
44 recommend Real Training
to many colleagues
both in the UK and
internationally.”
NICHOLAS WILDING,
MED SEND DELEGATE, 2021
Take the first step to

fast-track your career
Although the Certificate of Competence in
Educational Testing (CCET) is a highly-valued
standalone qualification, it is often the starting
point for our delegates’ learning journeys. Pass
CCET and you will be in ‘pole position’ to
achieve your professional ambitions.
GOAL
Access arrangements
assessor
Specialist teacher able

to assess for dyslexia
Postgraduate
qualification in dyslexia
Postgraduate
qualification in SEND

FURTHER COURSES REQUIRED QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED
Certificate in Psychometric Testing,

Access Arrangements Course (AAC) Assessment and Access
Arrangements (CPT3A)
SpLD Assessment
Associate Membership of the Dyslexia Guild (ADG)* Practicing Certificate
Dyslexia Professional Report Writing

(30 credits with Real Training) Postgraduate Diploma SEND
MEd Professional Practice in

150 credits on the Dyslexia Programme
Dyslexia and Literacy
Postgraduate Certificate SEND:

30 credit EPI module on the SEND Programme Educational Testing
30 credit S&K module on the SEND Programme Postgraduate Certificate SEND
90 credits on the SEND Programme Postgraduate Diploma SEND
150 credits on the SEND Programme MEd in SEND
* See page 54 or speak to our colleagues at The Dyslexia Guild.

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Certificate in Psychometric
Testing, Assessment and
Access Arrangements (CPT3A)
Completion of this course qualifies you as an Access Arrangements
Assessor in line with the JCQ criteria
Qualify as an access Flexible assessment

arrangements assessor
Each study route has its own distinct
At a glance…
CPT3A will help you to understand how assessments. Whichever one you choose,
assessments using psychometric tests are
developed; how to use them effectively; how
you will need to create a portfolio of
evidence that demonstrates your Masters
to interpret the results; and how to write
access arrangements for public
competence. Your portfolio will include:
• All the requirements of CCET (see
credits
examinations. It will also enable you to pages 42-43).
become an access arrangements assessor. • Some further short multiple choice
When you study CPT3A, you will start with

our Certificate of Competence in
questionnaires.
• Case studies.
• Written reports that meet the
S
Educational Testing (CCET) and finish with requirements of access arrangements.
our Access Arrangements Course (AAC).
Study method:
CCET will teach you how to use Professional benefits
psychometric instruments effectively (see • Fully online - both CCET
pages 54-55); while AAC will show you how In addition to the benefits already noted in and AAC online (immediate
to apply instruments in exam access the CCET pages of this prospectus (See start).
arrangements. Successful completion of AAC pages 42-45), CPT3A will equip you to:
will not only give you CPT3A, but will also • Meet the requirements of the JCQ and • Fully intensive - 3-day
ensure that you meet the access the access arrangements’ regulations. CCET followed by 1-day
arrangements assessor criteria published by • Know and apply the principles of AAC*.
the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). access arrangements. • Blended - classic route with
• Understand the essence and
3-day intensive CCET*
Course content implications of the relevant legislation.
• Write suitable and appropriate followed by AAC online.
When you study for CPT3A, the CCET is assessment reports for submission to *See our website for available
included, so all of the same British examination boards where required. course dates and venues.
Psychological Society (BPS) standards are
covered. The following elements are also School benefits Duration: Up to 12 months
covered: (8 months for CCET,
• JCQ regulations. • Bring assessment and access 4 months for AAC)
• Requirements of the Equality Act. arrangements in-school and save
• Submission of access arrangement money.
requests.
• Case studies.
• Increase the professional capacity of
your institution.
Study
Route
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• Guidance on report format. • Work more effectively with your discount

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Arrangements
Update
Keep up-to-date with
changes in JCQ guidelines and
gain valuable best practice advice
with our free annual Access
Arrangements Update (AAU)
course. SASC Approved with 3
hours of CPD
setting’s educational psychologist and be possible complete a pre-course

make better use of their time. essay of 1,500 words on the purposes
• Access a wealth of practical resources, of assessment in education.
AAC MODULE LEADERS:
academic research and interactive • Be working in or have access to a UK
•
•
materials.
Access to discounted educational tests.
Develop effective support for the most
or international education setting - you
will embed learning through practice in
such a setting.
Sophia
vulnerable children in your school. • Have access to educational tests for
use during the course.
Butler &
Eligibility
Philippa
This level-7-equivalent course meets all of
the criteria laid down by the JCQ with one Baillie
exception: the requirement that access
arrangements assessors hold an appropriate Sophia Butler read
teaching qualification. You have an Experimental Psychology and
appropriate qualification if you are able to
make one of the following declarations:
Fast-track with then trained as a counsellor
before moving into teaching.
• I hold QTS or QTLS. our blended She currently works with twelve
• I am a teacher in the non-maintained
sector but do not hold QTS or QTLS. route schools in the Berks/Bucks/
• I am a lecturer in the FE sector but do If you are looking to become an Oxon area as a specialist
not hold QTS or QTLS. Access Arrangements Assessor as assessor.
• I have a qualification to teach from soon as possible, we recommend our
somewhere other than the UK. blended route which combines the
• I have completed a PGCE. 3-day face-to-face CCET module, Philippa Baillie is the lead
• I am employed as, or hold a mentioned on page 43, or our virtual advisory teacher and specialist
qualification for, a Higher Level intensive option, through Campus assessor for Norfolk’s Dyslexia
Teaching Assistant (HLTA), or Live, with our online AAC. If you are Outreach Service. She delivers
equivalent. looking to complete AAC online, you
dyslexia training to schools
can start as soon as CCET is
In addition to holding a teaching complete. Please note: our intensive across the county.
qualification, to complete this course you courses are very popular, so early
will need to: booking is essential. Please go to our
See page 43 for details of the
• Have completed an undergraduate dedicated CPT3A page online for
degree or have already completed course dates and venue information. CCET module leaders
CCET. If neither applies to you, it may

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Dyslexia
Professional
Report Writing
(DPRW)
MODULE LEADER:
Jane
Completion of this SASC-approved module forms part of a route to Warren
gain the Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Practising
Jane Warren is an independent
Certificate (APC)
dyslexia consultant. She is an
A unique opportunity assess for dyslexia and applications for Associate Member of the British
higher education Disabled Students’ Dyslexia Association, a
Learn to assess and identify children and Allowances (DSAs). Professional Member of PATOSS
young people effectively and get on the • Take a unique SpLD Assessment and ADSHE, and a QA reviewer
right track to the SpLD APC. Gain the Standards Committee (SASC) approved
for ADSHE whom she
professional advantage, with the only module designed by EPs and teachers
dyslexia assessment study programme to in partnership. represents on the Board of
have been developed by leading educational SASC. Jane also holds an
psychologists (EPs), in partnership with School benefits Assessment Practising
teaching professionals. Certificate and has carried out
• Bring expertise in-school and save diagnostic assessments
Course content money.
regularly since 2005.
• Flexible distance learning - less time
• The concept of SpLD and the history of out of school.
dyslexia identification. • Practice-focused - learn as you work.
• The components of a thorough dyslexia • Access a wealth of practical resources,
assessment. academic research and interactive At a glance…
• The practical in-setting process of materials.
conducting rigorous assessments and
writing professional reports. Eligibility Masters
Flexible assessment To complete this module, you will need to: credits
• Possess the British Psychological
On completion of the learning experiences, Society’s (BPS) Test User Educational
S
you’ll submit one critical analysis qualification (CCET) and be on the
assignment (1,500 words) and one reflective BPS’s RQTU.
analysis (3,000 words), one case study • Have gained Associate Membership of
analysis assignment (1,500 words), three The Dyslexia Guild.
written assessment reports (2,500 words • Have completed an undergraduate
each), one learning log (500 words) and degree (unless you have already passed Study method: Online
two short video assessment submissions. CCET). Duration: Up to 1 year
• Be working in, or have regular access
Professional benefits to, a UK or international setting
Enrolment dates: September,
• Have access to educational tests for January and May
• Learn exactly how to assess individuals
who may have dyslexia.
use during the course.
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Or hold the equivalent status through the BDA or
through PATOSS*
[in smaller text] *You will need to hold one of
these statuses before you can move to stage 4.
Your straightforward
route to the SpLD APC
Choose this recognised path to the SpLD APC –
awarded by either The Dyslexia Guild, PATOSS or
the British Dyslexia Association.
1
Complete CCET (pages 42 - 43) and
be registered as a Test User on the
4
Apply to obtain
BPS’s Register of Qualifications in
your SpLD APC
Test Use (RQTU)
Via The Dyslexia Guild
- pages 54-55
2
Be eligible for Associate Membership
of The Dyslexia Guild through
completion of a level 5 or level 7 SpLD
qualification (pages 54-55)
If you complete a level 7 SpLD
Or hold the equivalent status through the BDA
or through PATOSS* qualification in step 2, you
may be able to achieve a
*You will need to hold one of these statuses
Postgraduate Diploma in SEND
before you can move to stage 4.
as well as your SpLD APC
Optional next step: Complete

the Enquiry module (pages
3 32-33) to achieve the MEd in
SEND or the MEd Professional
Complete the Dyslexia Practice in Dyslexia and
Professional Report Literacy
Writing module

“This has really
helped me understand
50
the theory behind testing
and really improved my
confidence in being able
to work with pupils
in school.”
ANNETTE ROBERTSON, ATU

DELEGATE 2020.
Assistant
Test User (ATU) MODULE LEADERS:
Kate
Many hands make light work • Support your setting’s Test User with
key test administration tasks.
Fieldhouse &
Particularly suitable for large or busy
settings, this qualification enables the test School benefits
Sarah Norris
administration responsibility to be shared Kate Fieldhouse is a senior
among two or more colleagues. The ATU is • Bring expertise in-school and save educational psychologist.
a nationally-recognised BPS qualification money. She has helped to develop
designed for education professionals who • Flexible distance learning - less time this industry-standard
want to develop their test administration out of school.
skills. • Cost-effective training for a team of
course for those who want
aspiring test administrators available to understand testing and
Course content through a bespoke solution. assessment in an
• Practice-focused - learn as you work. educational setting.
The course covers all of the competences • Access to discounted educational tests.
and standards laid down by the BPS for
those who wish to be registered as ATUs. It Eligibility Sarah Norris is a senior
includes: educational psychologist
• Test administration and scoring. No prior qualifications are required for this who has worked
• Security and data protection course as it is an open access course. extensively with schools
maintenance. However, to complete this course, you will
need to:
and young people with
Flexible assessment • Be working in or have access to a UK SEND. Sarah specialises in
or international education setting - the field of mental health
You will be required to demonstrate your you will embed learning through and young people with
competence as a test administrator and practice in such a setting. social and emotional
your ability to understand and act upon • Have access to educational tests for needs.
security and data protection issues. As part use during the course.
of this, you will need to complete a short • Be supervised by a Test User in your
multiple choice questionnaire and provide setting (e.g. someone who has
a record of a competent test completed CCET). Please note that At a glance…
administration that you have taken part in. completion of this course does not
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HELEN M, COGNITIVE ABILITIES
PROFILE DELEGATE 2019
Cognitive Abilities
Profile (CAP)
Apply psychology Assessment
in the classroom
This course isn’t formally assessed. Clear staging
This course is designed to train professionals in posts over the four webinars will ensure that your
the comprehensive use of CAP. As a detailed learning and practice are embedded every step of
evidence-based tool for consultation and the way.
structured data collection, it can be used by
educational and clinical psychologists, therapists, Professional benefits MODULE LEADER:
SENCOs and specialist teachers. CAP’s advantage
is that it is not a psychometric test with
age-specific norms. This makes the use of CAP
• Understand the theoretical basis and goals of
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Dr Ruth
particularly appropriate for a wide variety of
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Deutsch
settings. Within the new SEND legislative effectively. Dr Ruth Deutsch is an
framework, CAP can be used for students from • Use CAP to plan interventions and review internationally renowned
early years into adulthood, providing a flexible progress.
tool for work in the new extended age range for
expert in dynamic
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the age of 25 years. joint author of the
• Bring expertise in-school & save money. Cognitive Abilities Profile
Course content • Bring the unique benefits of dynamic (CAP) and recently
assessment and cognitive education into completed her PhD on
The course covers topics related to cognitive your setting.
abilities as well as how to effectively use CAP, • Use CAP for systematic consultation and
‘The Reliability, Validity and
including: observation to can mitigate the need for Educational use of the
• The principles, key questions and concepts individual direct work with a particular Cognitive Abilites Profile’
of dynamic assessment and how they apply student. (Deutsch, R.M 2018).
to CAP.
• The tripartite learning partnership model – Eligibility
the learner, the mediator and the task.
• The different models of cognitive processes The course is open to and highly relevant to At a glance…
and the CAP toolkit’s contents. psychologists, therapists and teachers. Those who
• The seven functional domains of cognitive do not work in one of these professions are also Study method & duration:
abilities. welcome – as long as they work in the learning Four 2 ½ hour webinars and
• The creation of a CAP summary and and development of children, adolescents and
evaluation of how CAP interpretation leads adults. To complete this module, you will also
some independent online study
to intervention targets. need to: Enrolment dates: Various, see
• An examination of CAP’s review cycle. • Purchase the CAP toolkit. This consists of the our website for details
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Dyslexia Action
Training and
Professional
Dyslexia Action
Development
A leading provider of specialist training courses in the field of dyslexia and specific
learning difficulties for teaching and education support professionals
Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Become a Specialist SpLD Improve skills and
Development has been delivering Teacher/Practitioner knowledge with our
programmes in dyslexia/SpLD for over 50 short CPD units
years and has an established professional Complete one of the following routes to
partnership with The Dyslexia Guild, the become a qualified Specialist SpLD (Specific We offer a wide range of Continuing
professional membership organisation for Learning Difficulties) Teacher or Practitioner: Professional Development (CPD) courses for
specialist teachers and assessors. Our • Level 5 Diploma for those with an those wishing to enhance their understanding
Postgraduate and CPD online programmes undergraduate degree and practice in order to be better equipped to
are designed and delivered to support • Level 5 Diploma for those who have support students with dyslexia and SPLDs in a
professionals working with individuals with completed one of our CPD Certificates classroom setting. The CPD Programme is
dyslexia and specific learning difficulties. (6 CPD units) quality-assured by The CPD Standards Office
• Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate (60 and is made of independent short online
Who are our courses masters-level credits) courses at levels 4 and 5, referred to as units.
suitable for? These units allow you to build up your own
Become a Specialist SpLD programme over time to gain either an Award
• A wide range of professional teachers, Teacher/Practitioner (three units) or a Certificate (two awards/six
practitioners and specialists and Assessor units).
• Qualified teachers at all key stages
• Special educational needs teachers and For those wishing to assess for dyslexia and The CPD short courses for dyslexia and literacy
coordinators (SENCOs) other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), include dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties,
• Teaching and Learning Support you would need to apply for an Assessment memory weaknesses, structured, cumulative
assistants Practising Certificate. This can be done with multisensory tuition, study skills and assistive
• Tutors and support staff in Further and The Dyslexia Guild once one of the technologies to name a few. Many of our
Higher Education and other adult following study routes is completed: Level 4 and 5 CPD units focus on how to
educational settings • Combine the Level 5 Diploma with nurture the development of school learners
CCET or CPT3A and the Dyslexia with dyslexia with regard to key skills, such as
Please note: you must be currently Professional Report Writing module reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. Other
employed or very recently, within the last • Continue on the Level 7 Masters modules focus on supporting adults with
two-three years in a school or college programme to complete the dyslexia and working with learners in an
setting to work with learners with literacy Postgraduate Diploma (120 masters- international setting.
difficulties/dyslexia/SpLD in the UK or level credits)
overseas to apply. We also have a CPD unit covering social,
Depending on your prior learning, other emotional and mental health (SEMH) topics
course combinations are available. Please called The Emotionally Connected Classroom,
contact us to find out more. which is highly relevant and impactful for
current challenges facing young people. More
can be found about this CPD unit on page 38.

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The Dyslexia Guild
The Dyslexia
Guild
The Professional Association for Specialist Teachers, Practitioners and
Assessors and Awarding body for Assessment Practising Certificates.
Established in 1994, The Dyslexia Guild is a and further and higher education study
network of professionals who are keen to skills specialists and general topical Once you have completed an approved
maintain contact and further their specialist discussions training assessment route, you can apply for,
teaching, assessment and support for those • A range of publications available or renew your APC through The Dyslexia
with dyslexia and other literacy difficulties. through our unique online library, Guild.
The Guild aims to promote discussion, membership journal, and e-newsletter
information and research as well as keeping • A vibrant annual conference with The Dyslexia Guild is an approved APC
members informed of developments in the preferential rates available for Guild awarding body and is governed by the SpLD
field through publication and distribution. members Standards Assessment Committee (SASC).
• Guild members also receive a 10%
Who is eligible to become discount on selected products through
a member? the Dyslexia Action Shop
The Dyslexia Guild is open to all those with a Assessment

professional or general interest in dyslexia Practising Certificates
and SpLD’s. Professional members hold
designatory letters and include primary and An Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) is
secondary teachers, SENCOs and teaching effectively a licence to practise. It confirms
assistants as well as Further and Higher that you have the appropriate qualifications
Education support tutors and advisory to undertake full diagnostic assessments and
specialists. Our network is also highly that your professional practice is up-to-date
relevant to dyslexia and specific learning and has been externally verified as
disability assessors, librarians and other continuing to meet defined competence
specialists through Affiliate membership. standards. An APC confirms that you have
the knowledge, skills and competencies to
Membership benefits assess the detailed requirements of
individuals with dyslexia/SpLD.
The Dyslexia Guild provides a wealth of
benefits to its members including: • Full members of The Dyslexia Guild with
the appropriate assessor qualifications
• Designatory letters in recognition of may apply
their qualifications and professional • Our friendly and knowledgeable team Join us today
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• Online forums including topics around authorised by (SASC), with over 16 or for more details contact:
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The Dyslexia
Action Shop
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Having been established for over 20 years, we Don’t worry if you are based outside the Real Training course delegates
have experience and expert understanding of UK, as we are well-equipped to cater for benefit from 10% discount* at the
the assessments and support materials used your needs and send you the materials you Dyslexia Action Shop for the duration of
in today’s education institutions. All the need by air freight within 3-5 days. This is their course and for six months after course
products in our online shop have been one of the reasons we already have completion. Members of The Dyslexia
carefully selected to ensure we can offer the customers in over 30 countries, from the Guild also benefit from the same Study
widest range of essential resources for UAE to Australia and more. 10% discount. Route
Purchase
educators. Scheme
* This offer cannot be used in conjunction
with any other discount scheme.
Study Route
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We understand that not all delegates studying

on Dyslexia Action training courses have access
to tests in their setting and may need to
purchase assessments to enable them to
complete the course. In addition, some
delegates are unable to access a higher level of
test until they are suitably qualified. The
Dyslexia Action Shop supports Dyslexia Action’s
delegates through our Study Route Purchase
Scheme. In agreement with the test publishers
we are able to allow access to some of the
higher level assessments during your training
on the Professional Programme courses. As
long as you complete the course you will be
able to keep the assessment to begin to
develop a library of suitable assessments.
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us with your queries about the scheme:
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third edition for Teachers (WIAT–IIIUK–T) games in maths, science, phonics, grammar
• Academic Achievement Battery (AAB). and much more to help them develop in key Learning aids
Adult Reading Test 2 (ART2). areas of the curriculum.
• York Assessment of Reading for The innovative reader pens with dictionary are
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• Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDM). Along with coloured reading rulers and
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• Wide Range Intelligence Test (WRIT). selection of tools, including coloured overlays,
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Sporting
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Futures Training -
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An award-winning and outstanding training provide of school-based apprenticeships
Having recently won the Education & Apprenticeships on offer delivery of small projects such as daily
Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the mile and other physical activity
Year at the Apprenticeship Awards 2022, Sporting Futures Training offers projects/programmes.
Sporting Futures Training has proven to apprenticeships in the following areas for • Supporting the organisation and
deliver high-quality and impactful training both primary and secondary settings, delivery of school sport competitions
for school-based apprentices. We are driven providing you with an opportunity to use within the school and the wider
by a desire to create opportunities and raise your apprenticeship levy as a CPD budget community.
aspirations for individuals through to access the following:
apprenticeships. School benefits
• Level 2 Community Activator Coach
We have a team of specialist experienced - with a health and wellbeing focus • 30 hours per week of additional
teachers, senior staff from primary and • Level 3 Early Years Educator support for you and your colleagues
secondary schools, assessors and IQAs who • Level 3 Teaching Assistant - classroom from an engaged and enthusiastic
support and mentor our learners on our • Level 3 Teaching Assistant - with a PE apprentice, trained and mentored by a
apprenticeship programs. The flexibility and focus highly qualified and experienced team.
experience of our team coupled with our • Level 3 Teaching Assistant - with a • Your students benefit from working
extensive school network allows us to SEND focus with a young role model, improving
deliver High Quality training for our • Level 4 School Sports Coach - train their physical and mental health.
apprentices with high levels of achievement your own PE coordinator • Invest in your existing staff - upskill
and success. your teaching assistant workforce with
Our apprentices become invaluable team strategies and skills developed by
Sporting Futures Training has accredited members within your setting and are experienced teachers.
centre status for the delivery of Active IQ, important and popular role models for your
NCFE, Cache, Highfields and 1st4Sport students. Typical responsibilities of one of
qualifications. our PE_focused apprentices within a school
may include:
Use your
apprenticeship levy • Supporting the delivery of physical
activity, PE and school sport.
Your apprenticeship levy can be used in • Supporting and working alongside
your school or Multi-Academy Trust to teachers during lessons.
provide you with a brand new apprentice or • Helping within the classroom.
the opportunity to upskill a member of staff • Supporting the health and wellbeing
within your existing team. Talk to the of young people.
Sporting Futures Training team today to find • Delivering warm-ups and working with
out more about how you can use your small groups within PE lessons.
apprenticeship levy and develop a program • Leading in-school health-related
that works for you and your setting. activities and discussions.
• Supporting and working towards
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Bespoke and consultancy services
Real Group
bespoke and
consultancy services
More than just a Working with partners Supporting the sector,
training provider sharing knowledge
Acknowledged across the sector for our
With an uniquely diverse array of academic, insight, Real Group have been heavily Alongside expert training and support, we
professional, technical and commercial involved with large-scale, high-impact know one of the biggest challenges for
expertise, Real Group has not only delivered projects with many partners. We have worked educators and those working within the field
world-class training directly to educators with the renowned Swiss Cottage School in is having access to the information and
across the globe, but it has also worked helping to create the SendHub.co.uk, a insight they need about what is happening -
closely with schools and other partners to wide-ranging online resource for all educators and could happen - in our profession. With
offer support, professional services and with an interest in SEND. Additionally, we’ve that in mind, we’ve created resources
guidance. As an organisation founded, owned formed part of a NASEN-led group delivering available to professionals in the UK and
and run by educators, we’re passionate about the DfE-funded Whole School SEND project, beyond. Aside from our informative social
the power of collaboration to make with the Real Group role helping charities and media channels, blogs and articles hosted
transformational change. centrally-funded organisations become elsewhere, Real Group provides the Dyslexia
self-sustaining. Guild Review. Created and curated by the
experts at the Dyslexia Guild, The Review is a
topical journal that features academic articles,
cutting-edge research, updates, book and
assessment test reviews.
Bespoke options
Bespoke training solutions are ideal for Multi

Academy Trusts (MATs) as we aim to train a
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Bespoke and consultancy services

Previous projects
Real Group has worked on a vast number of design, visual design and technology. Autism and children with a range of speech
projects over the years, too great in scope and Children, parents and teachers collaborated and language, visual, sensory and other
number to detail, but here are a few which with the team and made a crucial and unique impairments, as well as children with any type
demonstrate some of the breadth of our contribution to the project. of physical disability.
expertise and experience across the group. The final product consisted of 16 modules, 4
levels per module, 610 training resource Creating a framework of
Training materials for packages, 3989 slides, 500 video clips, 686 SEND excellence overseas
teachers of learners with downloadable resources and 672 links to - Real Training
severe, profound and resources on the web.
complex learning Whilst Real Group is one of the UK’s leading
difficulties - Real E-learning Delivering psychology education and training experts, we believe
services in-school and that it is our duty to support the development
Real Group worked with The Schools Network beyond - Real Psychology of an holistic education environment across
to produce training materials for the Teaching the globe. Alongside the many overseas
Agency (Department for Education). This Working across London, Kent and further delegates who have studied with us, and the
project presented an opportunity to bring afield, our psychologists work with individual face to face courses we’ve delivered in
together expertise of teachers, academics and children, young people or adults, in a home, Barbados, Singapore, Dubai and beyond,
other professionals; and to work with a school or agency setting. Collaboration and we’ve also been key partners in many other
Government Agency and a charity to help consultation is at the heart of our approach, projects including:
transform teaching of children with complex and we will work with you to develop flexible
needs. and creative strategies to promote learning, • Providing advice and consultation to a
We delivered flexible online training resources positive change in behaviour and thinking at group in the Middle East, to create a
that would reach out to a core audience of individual, group or systemic levels. We apply special school for children with severe,
teachers but could also be used by other psychology to support children and young profound and complex learning
school staff as well as parents and people with all types of special and additional difficulties and disabilities
professionals. The project brought together a need including learning and cognitive • Supporting the structure and delivery of
wide range of professionals; content and development, social, emotional and an EU-funded adult education project in
practice experts, editorial and instructional behavioural needs, identified needs such as Athens and Barcelona
• Working with an organisation in
Denmark to create groundbreaking
solution in assistive reading technology
• Delivering our CCET course, on behalf of
the Northern Ireland Education
Department, to more than 500 teachers
across the province
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