GTCS Professional Recognition in Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice

The GTCS Professional Recognition in Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice is a prestigious qualification designed to develop expert teachers and lecturers who can effectively identify and support learners with dyslexia in Scotland.

Who delivers the GTCS Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice programme?

This programme is co-delivered by Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland, working closely with the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit working group to ensure a high standard of training and resources.

Dyslexia Scotland has been awarded unconditional accreditation to deliver this programme by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). This accreditation is valid for six years from May 2021, reinforcing Dyslexia Scotland’s commitment to enhancing inclusive education.

Why undertake the Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice qualification?

By gaining Professional Recognition in Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice, educators become better equipped to identify and support learners with dyslexia. The growing number of practitioners applying their learning in practice is contributing to a shift change in inclusive education in Scotland.

The programme is a creditable and effective way to deepen Scottish teachers’ knowledge, understanding and practice to support learners. It meets a need within our educational system, builds capacity and creates a free sustainable route to high quality professional learning. It aims to increase the number of GTCS registered teachers with dyslexia and inclusive practice professional recognition.

How this programme supports teachers and learners

The programme supports teachers to learn in depth about an aspect of identifying and supporting dyslexia. Practitioners are then encouraged to take a thematic leadership role within their learning establishments, cascading the professional learning and supporting colleagues to adopt good practice approaches to dyslexia identification and support.

Learners with dyslexia benefit from the improved awareness, support and wider inclusion within the school or college community.

The programme impact

Watch some of the 2024 graduates and leaders talk about how the course has supported them and learners.