Printer versionYou must be a member of Patoss to obtain a Patoss SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate.
There are several routes to gaining a Practising Certificate:
Route 1:
- You must hold a post-graduate qualification in SpLD teaching and assessment. Those meeting the requirements for AMBDA, for Full Membership of Patoss or the equivalent are suitable. These qualifications require evidence of observed practical application of skills in teaching and assessment. In addition qualifications which have been approved by SASC [SpLD Assessment Standards Committee] are suitable. See Courses Leading to a Practising Certificate.
- individuals applying under Route 1 for a Practising Certificate in SpLD Assessment after 2008 will only be eligible if their AMBDA qualification was issued within the last 5 years .
- If, on application after 31 December 2008, their qualification was more than 5 years old they must have done acceptable additional qualifications in SpLD assessment within the last 5 years or provide evidence of practice as an SpLD assessor within the last 5 years.
- Some teachers without an AMBDA qualification issued in the qualifying period might be able to apply through Route 2 on APL/E.
- logs related to each assessment showing the ability to plan an assessment, liaise with others as appropriate and choose appropriate assessment materials
- diagnostic assessment reports (linked to each assessment carried out) showing the ability to present a professional report; score tests correctly; interpret data from tests used; give an overview of pupils’/students’ strengths and difficulties; suggest relevant learning support (see Assessment Report Checklist, below)
- video/dvd evidence of two of the 3 assessments conducted by the applicant, with supporting documentation such as score sheets, records of observations.
- It should be noted that:
Route 2: Applying via APL/E
Applicants are required to have experience in providing full diagnostic assessments over a period of 7 years prior to their application. Individuals must supply evidence to demonstrate they have competencies noted on Assessment Practising Certificate Checklist of Competencies.- Evidence must include records related to 3 separate diagnostic assessments, demonstrating the ability to assess students/pupils from different learning situations who present different patterns of ability and difficulty. These records should comprise:
- e) A statement of support from two relevant professionals with recognised
standing and experience in the area of assessment (e.g. SENCo, Learning
Support Manager, Educational Psychologist).
- f) A signed statement that the applicant agrees to work within current
legislation and guidance relating to SpLD which is relevant to the particular
phase of education in which s/he is involved.
- g) A signed statement that the applicant has read the professional body’s
Code of Ethics and agrees to abide by it
- h) Payment of £175 to cover processing application then, Successful
applicants will be eligible to apply for Patoss membership and their
Practising Certificate. An additional £80 is required for the issue of
Practising Certificate, valid for 3 years. Membership fee will depend on
type of membership – see Patoss membership types and fees.
Use this application form for Applying for a PC via APL/APE Route 2: Application for PC via APL/APE
