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28/08/2026

🚀 Thinking about becoming a qualified dyslexia assessor?

The Diagnosing Dyslexia: Assessment Practice and Reporting (DDAPR) course is a 12-month online programme designed for specialist teachers who want to progress to full diagnostic assessment and become eligible to apply for an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).

✨ Gain practical assessment skills
✨ Build confidence in report writing
✨ Learn from experienced tutors
✨ Work towards APC eligibility

📅 Starts 5th January 2027
💻 Online learning
📌 Applications close 21st December 2026

Questions about eligibility?
📧 [email protected]

For more information and all the details visit: https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/All-Events/diagnosing-dyslexia-assessment-practice-and-reporting-ddapr-2027/16283?OccId=22260

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27/08/2026

⏳ There’s still time to apply for the Assessing for Access Arrangements course, starting this September!

This JCQ‑recognised, Patoss‑accredited (Level 7 equivalent) qualification equips you to carry out assessments for access arrangements across GCSE, GCE and other general qualifications, helping ensure learners receive the support they need to succeed.

✅ Meets JCQ requirements for assessor training

✅ Suitable for secondary, sixth form and FE settings

✅ Combines theory, practical assessment experience and workplace application

✅ Includes a professional development and centre audit

Delivered fully online, this in-depth programme is designed to fit around your role while building real confidence in your assessment practice.

📅 Starts: 9 September 2026

⏰ Application deadline: Friday, 4 September 2026

Don’t miss out - this is your opportunity to join a highly regarded course and take the next step in your professional development.

👉 Apply at:

🔗 https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/All-Events/aaa-assessing-for-access-arrangements/6452?OccId=22232

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27/08/2026

✨ We are proud to have contributed to the fourth edition of Language of Examinations, a collaborative resource bringing together expertise from across education, assessment, deaf education, speech and language, and specific learning difficulties.

This important publication promotes accessible learning, assessment and examinations by helping professionals identify and reduce unnecessary linguistic barriers.

As a co-badging organisation, Patoss is proud to support guidance that helps ensure learners with SpLDs and other language-related needs can demonstrate their knowledge and skills fairly.

We're also pleased that Sarah Reay, Head of Professional Services at Patoss, will be presenting on behalf of Patoss during the launch webinar.

📚 Join the webinar on 28 September 2026 to discover what's new in the fourth edition, hear from those involved in its development, and explore how its principles can be applied in practice.

🗓️ 28 September 2026 | 16:00-17:30

🔗 Find out more and book your place: https://www.rcslt.org/events/a-collaborative-approach-to-accessible-examinations-launch-of-the-fourth-edition-of-language-of-examinations/

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16:00 – 17:30 UK wide Join us to celebrate the launch of the 4th edition of Language of Examinations, a practical resource supporting professionals to make language more accessible across classroom learning, teaching, assessment and examinations for learners who may experience linguistic barriers....

26/08/2026

Join us for the next session in The Patoss Platform series!

➡️ This session explores education from a developmental perspective, highlighting the importance of motor milestones, the consequences of immature motor skills, and how maturing essential movement skills can enhance school readiness and break down barriers to learning. While immature motor skills can affect all children, the impact is often more significant for those with SEND.

Learn about the research underpinning these issues and discuss inclusive, evidence-based solutions to help all children reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond.

📍 Unlocking Learning Potential: The Importance of Neuromotor Development in Early Education
📆 Monday 14 September 2026, 6.30–7.30pm (via Zoom)
🌟 FREE for members | £10 for non-members

🔗 Book your place:
https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Live-Webinars/patoss-platform-unlocking-learning-potential-the-importance-of-neuromotor-development-in-early-education/16326?OccId=22306

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25/08/2026

Join fellow practitioners at the Patoss Access Arrangements Virtual Conference to revisit key updates, share experiences, and gain practical strategies for implementing the 2026-27 JCQ regulations with confidence.

🎓 Practitioner-led
💡 Practical
🎤 Patoss members also receive FREE access to a follow-up Live Q&A session with Nick Lait on 29 September

Spaces are limited. Book now!
https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Live-Webinars/patoss-live-virtual-access-arrangements-conference-2026-27/16275?OccId=22252

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📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
🕘 9:00am - 4:00pm (Online via Zoom)

24/08/2026

📘 The 8th edition of Assessing the Need for Access Arrangements in Examinations: A Practical Guide is available for pre-order, and will be sent out from the 7th September 2026.

Published by Patoss in association with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), and written by Lia Castiglione this essential guide supports professionals working with students in secondary and FE settings, including those with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).

Featuring updated JCQ guidance, practical advice on evidencing 25% extra time, a new chapter on student voice, revised EAL guidance, and an expanded online resource area, this essential guide supports assessors, SENCos and access arrangements professionals to make confident, evidence-based decisions.

🔗 Pre-order your copy today:

https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Books/PRE-ORDER---Assessing-the-Need-for-Access-Arrangements-in-Examinations-A-Practical-Guide-8th-edition

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21/08/2026

Take the next step in your professional development with our Level 2 accredited courses designed to help you better understand and support learners with diverse needs 👇

➡️ Foundations of Learning: Understanding Cognition and Learning Needs
Gain a strong foundation in how we learn and apply your knowledge directly in your school or FE setting.
📅 Starts October 2026

➡️ Supporting Learners with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties
Develop practical strategies to make a real difference for learners with dyslexia and literacy challenges.

➡️ Supporting Learners with Maths Difficulties and Dyscalculia
Transform your approach and build confidence in supporting learners with maths difficulties.

Why choose Patoss?
✅ Build in-demand skills
✅ Apply learning in real-world settings
✅ Boost your employability
✅ Learn from expert tutors & connect with peers
🕒 Flexible learning with self-paced sessions, tutorials, and independent study (6-month access on selected courses).

👉 Find out more and enrol today: https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Level-2-Accredited-Courses

20/08/2026

Do you sometimes feel isolated in your work? Do you wish you had more support in your role as a student support practitioner in higher education? If you would value the opportunity to discuss strategies, share ideas, and explore challenging situations with others who support HE students, this series is for you.

Join Alison Earey this autumn for a practical, interactive webinar series designed specifically for those supporting students in higher education.

This four-part series provides an opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners, share experiences, and explore practical strategies for supporting students throughout their higher education journey.

Across the four sessions, you'll explore:
🔍 Building effective working relationships with new students
🔍 Supporting organisation, planning and time management
🔍 Helping students develop assignment writing strategies
🔍 Preparing students for exams and managing anxiety

👥 For SpLD Tutors and student support practitioners working in Higher Education

📅 Mondays 7 & 21 September, 5 & 19 October 2026, 5.00–6.00pm

👉 Book your place:
https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Live-Webinars/supporting-students-each-other-in-higher-education/16336?OccId=22316

19/08/2026

Are your Access Arrangements processes ready for 2026–27?

Join the Patoss AAA team for our first ever fully LIVE virtual EAA conference on 10th September, designed to give you the clarity, confidence and consistency you need for the year ahead.

Led by the expert Patoss team, Jan Brook, Julie Pettitt and Mel Strachan, alongside guest speakers, this full-day interactive conference is designed for SENCOs, specialist assessors, exams officers and SEND leaders involved in Access Arrangements.

Throughout the day you’ll explore:
✅ The core principles underpinning Access Arrangements
✅ Updates and emerging issues for the 2026–27 academic year
✅ Best practice for evidencing need and normal way of working
✅ How to ‘Recharge your Battery’ using suitable psychometric tests
✅ Practical implementation of arrangements in exams
✅ The role of technology and assistive tools in assessments
✅ Case studies, discussion and live Q&A with experts

💡 Patoss members also receive FREE access to a follow-up Live Q&A session on 29 September.

Spaces are limited. Book now!
https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Live-Webinars/patoss-live-virtual-access-arrangements-conference-2026-27/16275?OccId=22252

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📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
🕘 9:00am - 4:00pm (Online via Zoom)

18/08/2026

🚀 Looking to develop your expertise in supporting learners with dyslexia, specific learning differences and barriers to literacy?

Through our partnership with the Learning Support Academy (LSA), we're pleased to support the delivery of the Level 5 Diploma: Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy, an established specialist teacher qualification now entering its 11th cohort.

Starting in September 2026, this 12-month course is designed for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge, enhance their practice and make a lasting impact on learner outcomes.

✅ Become a specialist teacher
✅ Free Patoss student membership during the course
✅ Eligible for Patoss Associate Membership on completion

Find out more: https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/All-Events/level-5-diploma-teaching-learners-with-dyslexia-specific-learning-differences-and-barriers-to-literacy/16335?OccId=22315

👉 Apply via Learning Support Academy:
https://www.learningsupportacademy.com/level-5-diploma-for-teaching-learners

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