The professional association of teachers of students with specific learning difficulties

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Sign the petition for Mandatory Dyslexia Training for all initial teacher training courses.

All teachers should be trained to understand dyslexia, its impact on learning and what constitutes dyslexia friendly practice. Teachers should be aware of when to signpost learners for assessment and when to provide appropriate intervention.

We are encouraging all our members to support the BDA petition proposing that Initial Teacher Training course providers should be required to deliver mandatory and consistent dyslexia awareness sessions.

100,000 signatures are needed. Please sign up and forward to all your colleagues and contacts.
The link to the petition is as follows:

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/20674

The mandatory minimum training should be the existing Department of Education 2005 module; available to view at http://nso.archive.teachfind.com/node/175600

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About Patoss

Many of our members teach in schools and colleges. Many provide one-to-one tuition to students with specific learning difficulties. This includes assessment of current level of knowledge and ability, planning programmes of work, delivering those programmes, advising on the broader educational programme, and liaising with other professionals.

We provide a range of publications, services and advice which are detailed on following pages.

Our offices are located in Evesham at South Worcestershire College, Davies Road, Evesham Worcestershire WR11 1LP. For directions click this link Find us

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What is Patoss?

Patoss is a professional association of teachers of students with specific learning difficulties, for all those concerned with the teaching and support of pupils with SpLD: dyslexic, dyspraxic, ADD, and Aspergers syndrome. Membership is open to qualified teachers in SpLD and those studying for either the certificate or the diploma in SpLD. Join Patoss in full