The Patoss SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate, is for specialist teachers who have followed an identified course of study and can demonstrate their knowledge and competence in both Specific Learning Difficulties and assessment.

An SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate recognises not only professional achievement but also a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). Therefore those wishing to hold or renew a Practising Certificate will be required to demonstrate this commitment by showing how they have regularly updated their professional skills and competence through study, professional discussion, training and practice. Practising Certificates have to be renewed on a regular basis, every 3 years.

The Practising Certificate is linked to the Patoss code of ethics and the 3 year period of validity is conditional upon maintaining Patoss membership throughout.

Details of requirements for planning and maintaining continuing professional development in support of the SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate can be found on this website.

Holders of current SpLD Assessment Practising Certificates are listed on the SASC website [SpLD Assessment Standards Committee].

Reference documents:

CPD Framework

Earning CPD Credit

Supplementary Guidance Notes

Training and Development Plan

Record of Diagnostic Assessments

Patoss SpLD Assessor CPD Log

Examples of CPD logs for different practitioner profiles

HE SpLD Tutor CPD Log - sample

SENCo CPD Log - sample

Independent SpLD Assessor Log - sample