NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Develop your understanding of dyslexia, ADHD and other specific learning difficulties and learn how to make a real difference.
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Delivered with Chelmsford College
Awarding Body
10-16 week programme
Flexible online or blended learning.
Expert Tutor Support
About the course
This nationally recognised qualification builds your knowledge of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) such as dyslexia, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder and dyscalculia.
You’ll explore how these conditions affect learning, behaviour and daily life, and gain practical strategies to support individuals across education, health and social care settings.
Course details
- Awarding body: NCFE CACHE
- Level: 2
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 153 hours
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 129 hours
- Delivery: Flexible online or blended learning with expert tutor support
- Assessment: Internally assessed through written assignments and reflection
- Duration: Typically 10–16 weeks (flexible)
- Cost: Fully funded for eligible learners under the Adult Skills Fund
Who is it for?
The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties is for anyone supporting children, young people or adults with additional learning needs. Typical roles include:
- Teaching/classroom assistants
- Early Years staff
- mentors
- support workers and volunteers
- anyone seeking progression into education, health or social care roles
Why choose Best Practice Network?
The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties is for anyone supporting children, young people or adults with additional learning needs. Typical roles include:
- National provider of accredited qualifications
- Expert tutors with real-world experience
- Flexible online learning for busy adults
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- Part of an Ofsted Outstanding training organisation
What you'll learn (mandatory units)
The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties is for anyone supporting children, young people or adults with additional learning needs. Typical roles include:
- Understand Specific Learning Difficulties
- Understand the Effects of Specific Learning Difficulties
- Understand the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
- Understand Supporting Individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
- Understand the Context of Specific Learning Difficulties
This is a knowledge-only qualification — no work placement required.
Progression Opportunities
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
Funding & eligibility (Adult Skills Fund – non-devolved areas)
This qualification is fully funded for eligible learners who:
- Are aged 19+ on 31 August of the current academic yea
- Have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years (exceptions may apply
- Do not already hold a similar Level 2 qualification
- Are residents in England (outside devolved areas)
If you live in a devolved area (e.g., Greater Manchester, West Midlands, West Yorkshire,
Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, or West of England),
funding may be managed locally