Further Information

The Literacy and Dyslexia/SpLD Professional Development Framework is an easy to use online tool that encompasses the levels of knowledge and skills required across the education workforce to support all learners with Dyslexia/SpLD. 

About the Framework

It comprises of six key strands which are broken down into individual competencies. These strands include:

  • Development of language and literacy
  • Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
  • Identifying and assessing dyslexia/SpLD
  • Supporting and teaching learners with dyslexia/SpLD
  • Communicating and working with others
  • Professional development and dyslexia/SpLD

Individual competencies are allocated to one of five progressive stages of knowledge and levels of skill which correspond to specific roles across the workforce.

You can  download a PDF version of the Literacy and Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Professional Development Framework. Download PDF version of Framework

What are the benefits of using the Framework

The Framework can be used in a variety of ways:

  • As a self assessment tool to identify strengths and evaluate further training needs
  • An initial reference point for informing those with responsibilities for others’ CPD in supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
  • An online tool of helpful and relevant signposting to resources
  • In consultation with a wide range of stakeholders including teachers and representatives from Local Authorities, universities and non-governmental representatives.
  • Referenced/bench marked to related frameworks including the Qualifications and Credit Framework, Professional standards for teachers, and the Speech , Language and Communication Framework

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