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MARKETING BROCHURE 2017-18

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INDEX

DOS School Services

About Us 2

Service Price List 3

DOS School Membership Package 5

Norfolk Dyslexia Friendly School Quality Mark 6

Pupil Support 7

Assessment 8

Parent / Carer Cafes 9

Inset and Twilight Courses 10

Training Workshops 11

Courses

Forthcoming Courses for 2017-18 at Taverham High School 12

Gateway Level 1 Dyslexia Awareness 13

Gateway Level 3 Dyslexia Awareness 14

Gateway Level 3 Supporting Learners with Dyslexia 15

Gateway Level 3 Supporting the Maths Learning of Individuals with Dyslexia 16

Dyslexia Awareness Course for Parents / Carers 17

Real Training (hosted & supported by DOS)

Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) 18

With Access Arrangements Course (AAC) = CPT3A Level 7

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About Us

The Dyslexia Outreach Service is part of the Cognition and Learning specialism of Norfolk Specialist Resource

Bases (SRBs) but works wholly on an outreach and capacity building basis. We work in all key stages, from age 5-

18, and are part-funded by Norfolk County to provide an accessible and affordable traded service to all schools,

including academies, free schools and independent schools. (For a further 10% off all DOS services, plus other

associated benefits, please see membership details below).

We pride ourselves on being responsive and practical and if you have a question or concern around pupils’

literacy and/or numeracy needs, we will endeavour to find a creative solution that fits in with busy schools.

Aims To offer relevant and practical support to schools with regard to their provision for dyslexic learners

To empower all stakeholders to meet needs in their setting

To develop sustainable and effective practice

Provision may include: •Model teaching •Exam Access Arrangements

• Action Plans around named individuals •Advice/ training on assistive technology

•Diagnostic Assessment •Study Skills

•Strategies for mainstream and small group teaching •Inset / Workshops

DOS Membership Scheme The one year membership scheme includes 10% off all DOS services, telephone/ email access to specialist advice,

loan of resources and assessment materials, 1 free training workshop place plus access to members only area on

website.

Norfolk Dyslexia Friendly School Quality Mark One way of helping schools to maintain and develop dyslexia friendly practice is through attaining the Norfolk

Dyslexia Friendly School Quality Mark. This comprehensive package of support includes school self audit

resources, whole school inset, a qualification course for a nominated dyslexia champion, one year DOS

membership and tailored consultation sessions for schools to achieve the Quality Mark.

National Qualifications Level 1 Gateway Qualification in: Dyslexia Awareness

Level 3 Gateway Qualifications in:

Dyslexia Awareness

Supporting Learners with Dyslexia

Supporting the Maths Learning of Individuals with Dyslexia

Real Training - Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) with Access Arrangements Course (CPT3A)

For Parents / Carers – we offer a Dyslexia Awareness for Parents / Carers course.

Accessing the service To access the service or for further information, please contact Cathy Partington – Administrator

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01603860505 ex 239

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SERVICE PRICE LIST

Membership Package

Dyslexia Outreach Schools Membership Package

One year membership package includes:

Telephone / email access to specialist advice

Access to members only area on website

Loan of resources

Loan of assessment materials

1 free place on training workshop

10% off all DOS services

£95 per school

Core Services

Type of Package Included Price Member Price

Pupil Support Plan (literacy &/or numeracy)

Up to 2 x school visits – observations, strategies, recommendations, action plan, follow-up

£100 £90

Pupil Support Plan + Investigative Testing (literacy &/or numeracy)

Up to 2 x school visits – As above and including investigative testing & summary report

£150 £135

Group Pupil Support Plan (literacy &/or numeracy)

Up to 2 x school visits based around individual schools needs Classroom or intervention strategies encompassing the needs of several pupils e.g. spelling strategies / intervention programmes for a group etc.

£100 £90

Training – Unless otherwise specified or a bespoke option, all training &

qualification courses are held at Taverham High School

Inset / Twilight Training (see menu for training options)

(1.5 hours) for example Dyslexia Awareness & Strategies and Dyscalculia Awareness & Strategies (we can also offer bespoke training at an agreed price)

£200 (up to 20 people) £300 (20+)

£180 £270

Inset /Twilight Follow On Clinic

(3 hours) Opportunity for staff to address individual issues / concerns related to SpLD learners

£125 £112.50

Workshops (2.5 hours) Hands on practical training in a variety of areas to support SpLD learners

£50 per person

1 free place

Dyslexia Awareness for Parents / Carers

Half day course (please contact us for course leaflet)

£25 per person

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Qualification Courses - Courses can be arranged for a group/cluster of schools, with a minimum of 8 candidates PLEASE CONTACT US FOR COURSE LEAFLETS

Price Member Price

Gateway Qualification Level 1 Dyslexia Awareness

2 x 3 hour insets

£100 per candidate (1 free place if hosted by a cluster)

£90

Gateway Qualification Level 3 Dyslexia Awareness

8 sessions (2.5 hours per session)


£315

Gateway Qualification Level 3 Supporting Learners with Dyslexia

8 sessions over 12 weeks (2.5 hours per session)


£315

Gateway Qualification Level 3 Supporting the Maths Learning of Individuals with Dyslexia

8 sessions (2.5 hours per session)


£315

Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET)

3 day course, delivered through Real Training. Full course support during & post training offered plus access to resources & tests

£1195 N/A

CCET with Access Arrangements Course (AAC) = CPT3A - Level 7

CCET -3 day course, plus AAC 1 day course, delivered through Real Training. Full course support during & post training offered plus access to resources & tests

£1645 N/A

Additional Services Exam Access Arrangements

Assessment, Form 8 completion £75 per pupil

£67.50

Full Diagnostic Assessment

Includes observation, diagnostic assessment, report & recommendations

£350 per pupil

£315

Norfolk Dyslexia Friendly School Quality Mark

Package of support for schools to achieve the Norfolk Dyslexia Friendly School Quality Mark. Includes 1 year DOS membership, 1 free place on Gateway qualification course for identified dyslexia champion, school self audit resources, whole school inset, DOS audit consultation x 2 sessions tailored to school’s requirements, Quality Mark accreditation upon successful completion.

£995 (supported by LA funding)

(includes 1 year membership)

Parent Cafes Informal support & information sessions – bespoke to schools needs

£100 £90

To request a booking form or discuss any of the above services: please contact Cathy Partington at: [email protected] or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239.

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One year school membership package includes:

Telephone / email access to specialist advice

Access to members’ only area on website

Loan of resources

Loan of assessment materials

1 free place on training workshop of your choice

10% off all DOS services

For a membership form: please contact Cathy Partington at: [email protected]

or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239 for further enquiries.

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Package of support for schools to achieve the Quality Mark

includes:

1 year DOS membership

(includes 10% off all DOS services, 1 free training workshop place, access to specialist advice,

resources & assessment materials, plus members only area on website)

Resources and support to conduct a school self audit

1 place on a Gateway qualification course for an identified

dyslexia champion

1 x whole school dyslexia awareness inset

2 x DOS audit consultation sessions tailored to school’s

requirements

Quality Mark accreditation upon successful completion

Please contact Cathy Partington at:

[email protected] or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239 for further enquiries.

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Our Pupil Support packages include up to 2 school visits with an agreed

focus and an action plan around named pupil(s) with literacy and/or

numeracy needs. Support could include:

Pupil observation

Recommendations & strategies with support to implement them

Loan of resources / assessment materials

Follow up to identify progress made

Recommendations for next steps

To request pupil support: please contact Cathy Partington at: [email protected] or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239 for further enquiries.

Type of package Included Price Member Price

Pupil Support As above £100 £90

Pupil Support + Investigative Testing

As above - plus investigative testing to identify barriers to learning and summary report

£150 £135

Pupil Support (Group)

As above – encompassing the similar literacy/numeracy needs of several pupils.

£100 £90

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We offer:

● Exam Access Arrangements Testing

Price: £75 per pupil (member price £67.50)

Includes: Any testing required and completion of Form 8

Please refer to the CPT3A course flyer if you are interested in qualifying as an Exam Access

Arrangements assessor.

● Full Diagnostic Assessment

Price: £350 (member price £315)

Includes: classroom observation of the child

diagnostic assessment

full written report and tailored recommendations

Please contact Cathy Partington at: [email protected] or telephone 01603

860505 ex 239 for further enquiries.

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£100

Venue: At a location of your choice

Duration : 1 to 2 hours according to your requirements

Aimed at: Parents and carers of children with dyslexia or difficulties with literacy and

numeracy. The emphasis is on how parents and carers can support their

child at home.

These cafes are bespoke to your school needs

A relaxed and informal way for parents and carers to gain information and learn

more about dyslexia

Provide a network of support and exchange of ideas.

Information about resources and strategies for supporting a child’s reading,

spelling, writing and numeracy

For further information: please contact Cathy Partington at: [email protected]

or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239

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Venue: At a location of your choice Duration: 1.5 hours

Aimed at: Teachers and teaching assistants wishing to know more about dyslexia and

the use of appropriate strategies to support learners with difficulties in literacy or

numeracy.

Example sessions include:

Dyslexia Awareness and Strategies

Dyscalculia Awareness and Strategies

Supporting Working Memory in the Classroom

Developing an Inclusive Classroom

INSET or Twilight Price Member price

Up to 20 people £200 £180

20+ people £300 £270

A 3 hour optional add-on clinic with a specialist

teacher for individual staff to address issues

related to their SpLD students.

£125 £112.50

We also offer bespoke training at an agreed price.

For further information: please contact Cathy Partington at: [email protected]

or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239

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Venue: Taverham High School, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6PA

Time: 1.30 – 4.00pm

Aimed at: Colleagues working with young people in Norfolk schools. These workshops will

provide hands on practical training in a variety of areas to support SpLD learners.

Term Date Workshop

Wednesday 4th October

Useful apps, technology and practical resources to support dyslexic learners with reading (KS1)

Thursday 5th October

Useful apps, technology and practical resources to support dyslexic learners with reading (KS2/3)

Thursday 16th November

How to support working memory in the classroom (All Key Stages)

Thursday 25th January

Developing phonological awareness (EYFS and KS1)

Wednesday 21st February

Useful apps, technology and practical resources to support dyslexic learners with spelling (KS2)

Tuesday 20th March

Useful apps and practical resources to support dyslexic learners with writing (KS1)

Wednesday 21st March

Useful apps, technology and practical resources to support dyslexic learners with writing (KS2/ KS3)

Thursday 21st June

How to support working memory in the classroom (All Key Stages)

Tuesday 26th June

Useful apps and practical resources to support learners with difficulties in maths (KS2/3)

For a booking form: please contact Cathy Partington at: [email protected] or telephone

01603 860505 ex 239 for further enquiries.

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Please contact Cathy Partington for a booking form or further information at:

[email protected] or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239

CCET -Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing £1195 per person

CPT3A = CCET & Access Arrangements (AAC) £1645 per person

Dates: Summer Term 2018: 11-13 July (3 full days for CCET + 1 for AAC TBC)

Dyslexia Awareness for Parents

Dates: Autumn Term 2017: Tuesday 12 December

Time: 9.30 – 1.00 £25 per person

Level 3 – Supporting Learners with Dyslexia - Gateway Qualification (8 sessions)

Dates: Spring Term 2018: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 27 Mar 13, 27

Time: 1.30 – 4.00 £350 per person (£315 membership price)

Level 3 – Dyslexia Awareness - Gateway Qualification (8 sessions)

Dates: Spring Term 2018: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb, 7, 28 Mar 7, 14


Level 3 – Supporting the Maths Learning of Individuals with Dyslexia

Gateway Qualification (8 sessions)

Dates: Summer Term 2018: Apr 17, 24 May 1, 8, 22 Jun 5, 12, 19


Workshops (8 specific workshops) – hands on practical training in a variety of

areas to support SpLD learners

Time: 1.30 – 4.00 £50 per person (1 free place per membership)

Dates: Various (request flyer)

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2 x 3 Hour Inset Sessions

Dates: to be arranged

Time: to be arranged

Venue: host school to provide

Prior Knowledge: You do not need to know anything about dyslexia.

Course Content:

how dyslexia affects reading, spelling, writing, memory and organisation

what it feels like to be dyslexic

what simple changes can be made to remove barriers to full participation for people with

dyslexia

Course Fee: £100 per person (£90 to DOS members), to include dyslexia friendly resources

Assessment: The qualification will be awarded based on session activities.

For further information or to discuss your specific requirements, please contact Cathy

Partington, DOS administrator at: [email protected] or telephone 01603 860505

ex 239

Gateway Qualifications

Level 1

Dyslexia Awareness

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Spring 2018

Venue: Taverham High School Time: 13.30 – 16.00

Dates: Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31

Feb 7 & 28, Mar 7 & 14

Course aimed at adults:

Interested in dyslexia and want to further your understanding of dyslexia

Work with pupils with dyslexia between the ages of 5 and 18

Course Content:

Different definitions of dyslexia

Characteristic features of dyslexia

The social, emotional and behavioural impact of dyslexia

What issues are faced by dyslexic learners when learning to read, spell and write

How dyslexia may affect the development of numeracy skills

What assessments are available and how they might be used

Many different strategies for addressing the barriers to learning that individuals with dyslexia

may face, including the use of assistive technology

Sources of support

Course Fee: £350 per person (£315 to DOS members), to include a toolkit of dyslexia friendly

resources.

Booking Form or further information: please contact Cathy Partington at:



Level 3

Dyslexia Awareness

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Spring 2018


Dates: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30

Feb 6 & 27, Mar 13 & 27

Course aimed at: adults working with students with dyslexia in a professional capacity.

Course Content:

prioritise learning objectives

understand the language of professional assessment reports

assess the suitability of available intervention programmes

involve and empower your learner

monitor progress in every session

adjust and plan sessions in the light of your observations

communicate intervention outcomes to your line manager, your pupils and parents

make a new plan for your learner

Course Fee: £350 per person (£315 to DOS members), to include dyslexia friendly resources.

For booking forms or further information: please contact Cathy Partington at:



level 3

Supporting Learners with Dyslexia

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Summer 2018


Dates: Apr 17, 24 May 1, 8, 22

Jun 5, 12, 19

Course aimed at adults:

Interested in dyslexia and how and why different aspects of maths can cause

difficulties for individuals with dyslexia

Work with pupils with dyslexia between the ages of 5 and 18

Course Content:

Common indicators of dyslexia as they appear in maths learning

How difficulties with working memory affects maths learning

What is meant by ‘maths stress’ and ‘maths anxiety’ and how each can affect learning

What strategies, resources and interventions can support maths learning for individuals with

dyslexia

What role technology can play

What assessments are available and how they might be used

Course Fee: £350 per person (£315 to DOS members), to include maths resources toolkit.

Booking Form or further information: please contact Cathy Partington at:



Level 3

Supporting the Maths Learning of

Individuals with Dyslexia

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Venue: Taverham High School, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HP

Date: Tuesday 12 December 2017

Time: 9.30 –1.00pm

This course has been specifically designed for anyone who has contact with a child with

dyslexia of school age e.g. parents / guardians, grandparents or other family members.

Prior Knowledge: You do not need to know anything about dyslexia.

Course Content:

how to help with homework How to support further reading and spelling development How to support difficulty with organisation and memory How to communicate with school if there is a conflict

Course Fee: £25 per person, to include some dyslexia friendly resources, hand-outs and

refreshments.

To book: please contact Cathy Partington at:

[email protected] for a booking form or telephone 01603 860505 ex 239 for

further enquiries.

Dyslexia Awareness

For Parents / Carers

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Venue: Taverham High School, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HP

CCET: Date: 11 – 13 July 2018 (3 full days)

AAC: Date: Autumn term date TBC (1 full day) - to be run in conjunction with the CCET *

*please note, you will only be able to qualify for AAC upon successful completion of the CCET

The course is for you if you are:

Often required to undertake educational testing of pupils or understand professional reports

written by others (CCET)

Required to undertake testing for Access Arrangements as an access arrangements assessor

(AAC)*

*(to become an access arrangements assessor and meet the JCQ requirements you will need to hold QTS or be an

HLTA with an undergraduate degree)

Please note: The JCQ deadline for all Access Arrangement Assessors to have successfully completed a

Level 7 or equivalent postgraduate course in individual specialist assessment is 31 August 2017

Course Content:

Understand the purposes of testing & assessment

Become familiar with theories about testing & psychometrics

Understand the legislative and policy framework

Select, evaluate, administer and interpret different types of educational tests

Carry out an assessment of a learner and report the findings

Course Fees: CCET only - £1195 CPT3A - £1645 (special offer prices restricted to a specific group of schools)

* Please note there is an (optional) additional registration and annual subscription fee to the BPS

To request a booking form or further information, please contact Cathy Partington at:


Real Training CCET Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing

Or

CPT3A = CCET + AAC Access Arrangements Course

(Level 7 course, as required by JCQ from Sept 2017)

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