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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Level
2
10 weeks
Want to Better Understand Conditions Such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia, and How They Affect Learning?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties introduces you to a range of learning differences, their characteristics, and the challenges they may create. You’ll explore the positive aspects of neurodiversity, how to provide effective support, and how legislation protects the rights of individuals with learning difficulties.
With 15% of people in the UK estimated to have a specific learning difficulty, awareness is essential for educators, carers, and employers. This course gives you the skills to recognise needs and support people to reach their potential.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Course ref: 603/2041/2
This qualification helps you:
- Describe different types of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
- Explain how Specific Learning Difficulties are identified and diagnosed
- Recognise the impact of Specific Learning Difficulties on individuals’ learning and daily life
- Demonstrate understanding of strategies and approaches to support individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
- Apply knowledge and awareness of Specific Learning Difficulties in educational, workplace, or community settings
- Unit 1: Understand Specific Learning Difficulties
- Unit 2: Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties
- Unit 3: Understand the diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
- Unit 4: Understanding supporting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
- Unit 5: Understand the context of Specific Learning Difficulties
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Childcare
- Level 2 Apprenticeship Childcare
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Teaching Assistant
- Support Worker
- Learning Mentor
- Early Years Assistant
- Care Assistant
- Youth Worker
- Volunteer roles
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Achieve in as Little as 10 Weeks
By committing 5–10 hours per week.
TESTIMONIALS
It has given me a wider appreciation of counselling and given me the knowledge needed in counselling which will help me in my future goal of joining the police.
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Helpful to have a better understanding of learning difficulties to increase my knowledge and inform my work.
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Safeguarding knowledge has increased. The staff members are more aware now!
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Refreshed and updated my knowledge on understanding behaviour that challenges; it’s had a positive impact at work.
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I am caring for an elderly family member that has the start of dementia and it's helped me understand the changes in him and the reasoning why.
Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
Use this search tool to check funding in your area.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/25
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.