Keep your student testing and assessment up-to-date
As you may be aware, the new Wechsler Individual Achievement Test For Teachers is about to be released in the UK.
WIAT-IIlUK-T provides a reliable assessment of reading, language and numerical attainment in one test and is suitable for use with learners from ages 4 to 25.
Who is WIAT-IIIUK-T aimed at?
This is a professional test kit to be used only by qualified teachers that hold a further Postgraduate qualification in SEN ie Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in SEN, SpLD or a relevant field. Please note that you will be required to provide the name(s) and qualifications for those that will run the assessment – providing this information at checkout will speed up your order.
Why should I switch?
As the new WIATIIIUK-T replaces the second edition, you may ask, why should I switch? The new assessment has been re-standardised with UK norms so this will be more up to date giving you better results.
When can I order?
You can pre-order today at the Dyslexia Action Shop, whether you are looking for the boxed test kit, or with an additional bag to make the kit easier to transport around your setting.
Our price-match guarantee
Place your order by June 30th and we promise that if you find the same product cheaper anywhere else, we will match that price. You can shop with us with confidence, knowing you’re getting the best service and the best price possible.
We are pleased to inform you that, due to popular demand, we have recently added a new date into our training calendar for 2018. Our highly-regarded 3-day intensive Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) course will be taking place on 27-29 June at Conference Aston in Birmingham. The venue has a 4 star rating on Trip Advisor and boasts excellent leisure facilities for you to take advantage of if you are looking to book our residential option.
Course eligibility
CCET is an open access course and is therefore completed by a wide range of professionals from a variety of education settings. This includes teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, tutors and education officers. The only requirement is that you will need access to suitable students and psychometric tests in order to complete the assignments after the 3-day course. If you are unsure as to whether you would have access to tests, please find more details here about the loan scheme available through the Dyslexia Action Shop. As a CCET delegate, you would also receive 10% discount at the shop.
What you will learn
By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to be able to administer and interpret psychometric tests effectively in your setting. The course covers all of the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) competences and standards so at the end of the course, if you wish, you can become a registered Test User with the BPS.
How to book
If you would like to attend this intensive CCET course in June, please complete the online booking form and ensure you select the Birmingham course option on the drop-down list. We will not take payment at the time of booking, however a £500 deposit is required within seven days of booking to secure your place.
Of course, there are other dates and venues available should Birmingham does not suit you this time. You can see full details of these on our dedicated CCET webpage.
Our sister company, Dyslexia Action, is holding The Dyslexia Guild Conference on Thursday 28 June at Aston University in Birmingham. If you are a professional in the education sector and you have an interest in Dyslexia and specific learning difficulties (SpLD), we would love for you to join us.
LEARN more about recent research and current hot topics such as the multilingual aspects of dyslexia, as well as the immediate and longer-term effectiveness of a speech-rhythm-based reading intervention and academic writing, by listening to our keynote speakers.
SHARE best practice by networking with over 150 education professionals with the same interest in dyslexia/SpLD, including our colleagues at Dyslexia Action.
DISCOVER the latest news and innovations from the world of SEN in the exhibitors hall, including an exclusive look at the new WIAT-III UK-T at the Dyslexia Action Shop stand.
Take a look at our conference programme for full details of what to expect from the day. You can also book to attend on Wednesday 27 June for an additional seminar, dinner and accommodation.
Book before 17 May and pay an early bird rate of just £95 if you are already a member or £125 for non-members. These prices are inclusive of VAT and cover the full conference programme for Thursday plus lunch and refreshments. If you wish to attend both Wednesday and Thursday, the rate is £247 (inclusive of VAT). To book now, simply complete our online registration form.
For more information before you book, please look at The Dyslexia Guild web page.
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Real Training now an accredited NPQ provider, supporting leadership in education
Following a tendering process we’ve been accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) as a provider of the new National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Why have the DfE changed the NPQs?
Having reviewed the ever-changing demands on educational leaders at all levels, the DfE have reformed the NPQs so that they:
- Prepare leaders more effectively for the range of leadership roles in today’s school system.
- Develop a strong and sustainable pipeline of talented, motivated leaders at all levels
- Put the best schools and organisations in the driving seat of leadership professional development.
- Focus on quality and diversity of provision.
Real Training is offering NPQs at three levels. These courses are suitable both for those currently in the relevant leadership role and those aspiring to move up into a leadership position.
All three courses are designed by education practitioners and educational psychologists to provide current, innovative and practice-focused training that will give school leaders the insight and tools they need to become highly effective leaders.
Launching these new NPQ courses alongside our established National Award for SEN Coordination, and the Masters in Leading Inclusive Education we’ve co-created with Middlesex University, we are continuing to develop new programmes – and constantly evolving existing ones – to foster a culture of outstanding leadership at all levels. And, as with all we do, this is with the aim of improving outcomes – for students, for education professionals and for schools.
NEW discount scheme accessible for all Real Training delegates
Following Real Group‘s 2017 acquisition of Dyslexia Action Shop, Dyslexia Action Training and Professional Development and the Dyslexia Guild, we are now able to offer an exclusive discount scheme. From now on, all current Real Training delegates will benefit from a 10% discount on all shop purchases.
The Dyslexia Action Shop is the first port of call for educators and parents to buy resources – everything from psychometric tests to books and games stocked.
Access your 10% discount today
To claim your 10% discount, you’ll need to complete the steps below and, once done, your saving will be applied to all purchases automatically.
- Register with Dyslexia Action Shop to create an online account.
- Contact the shop to advise us that your account has been set up and activated by calling +44 (0)1784 222339 or emailing shop@dyslexiaaction.org.uk. Your student discount will be applied to your account.
- Purchase the required assessment tests through shop@dyslexiaaction.org.uk.
We were delighted to watch our MEd SEND, PGCert and PGDip graduands graduate at Middlesex University on 12 July. Congratulations to all of our 290 graduates this year. We’re really proud of you.
We’re at stand B9 of London’s Autism Show at the end of this week (16–17 June).
This Friday, Dr Sue Sheppard speaks about challenges and opportunities in supporting the needs of students in schools: current issues and research.
Our very own Sue can be found at The Hub: Theatre 2 on Friday 16 June 2017 (12.50–13.10).
In the words of Dr Lorna Wing, Lead Consultant at the Lorna Wing Centre for Autism:
‘Sue combines her extensive psychological knowledge with considerable problem-solving skills to devise unique, creative paths for each individual. Her flexible and pragmatic approach is at the heart of her practice and ensures achievable outcomes in each context.’
With our upcoming CAP course on the horizon, we were delighted to speak with some of our previous course delegates about how using CAP has benefitted their practice. Dr Yehuda Marshall (consultant clinical psychologist) and Deborah Smith (specialist teacher) discuss cognitive profile analysis, and how the domain structure of CAP has deepened their understanding of a client’s strengths and weaknesses. Head to our People page to read the interviews in their entirety, or find them in the forthcoming issue 19 of The Send Practitioner.