Dyslexia awareness

This course will help you identify dyslexia and the barriers to learning at work faced by people with the condition.

Details

The course will help you to:

  • understand the most common characteristics associated with dyslexia;
  • understand the barriers to learning and functioning successfully at work faced by people with dyslexia;
  • learn about the strengths and what gifts dyslexic people might bring;
  • consider possible employer responses to requests under the Equality Act;
  • understand how to support a colleague/colleagues at work who is experiencing difficulties associated with dyslexia.

 

How the course will work

The course involves group work and discussion and is a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

You may be asked to find out information from your branch and employer in advance. 

Accreditation

Accredited via the Open College Network.

Course bookings and enquiries

To find out more or book your place, contact your region.

How to contact your region

Related courses

The UNISON learning representative

Advanced guidance skills for ULRs

Bringing together equality and learning

Details

The course will help you to:

  • understand the most common characteristics associated with dyslexia;
  • understand the barriers to learning and functioning successfully at work faced by people with dyslexia;
  • learn about the strengths and what gifts dyslexic people might bring;
  • consider possible employer responses to requests under the Equality Act;
  • understand how to support a colleague/colleagues at work who is experiencing difficulties associated with dyslexia.

 

How the course will work

The course involves group work and discussion and is a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

You may be asked to find out information from your branch and employer in advance. 

Accreditation

Accredited via the Open College Network.

Course bookings and enquiries

To find out more or book your place, contact your region.

How to contact your region

Related courses

The UNISON learning representative

Advanced guidance skills for ULRs

Bringing together equality and learning

Details

The course will help you to:

  • understand the most common characteristics associated with dyslexia;
  • understand the barriers to learning and functioning successfully at work faced by people with dyslexia;
  • learn about the strengths and what gifts dyslexic people might bring;
  • consider possible employer responses to requests under the Equality Act;
  • understand how to support a colleague/colleagues at work who is experiencing difficulties associated with dyslexia.

 

How the course will work

The course involves group work and discussion and is a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

You may be asked to find out information from your branch and employer in advance. 

Accreditation

Accredited via the Open College Network.

Course bookings and enquiries

To find out more or book your place, contact your region.

How to contact your region

Related courses

The UNISON learning representative

Advanced guidance skills for ULRs

Bringing together equality and learning