• Unit 1 Features of Reading
  • The Primary School Curriculum (Literacy/Reading)
  • Reading Programmes / strategies
  • Phonics
  • Word Attack Skills
  • Developing fluency


• Unit 2 Features of Literacy
  • Grammar rules
  • Spelling Strategies
  • Models of good written work
  • Common errors in writing and spelling


• Unit 3 Learning Styles
  • Visual Learners
  • Auditory Learners
  • Kinesthetic Learners


• Unit 4 Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • General Learning Disabilities

Certificate in Literacy Skills for Working with Children (The College of Progressive Education)

Component Certificate in Developing Literacy FETAC Level 4 (FETAC reference code N12741)

This course is suitable for anyone working with Children or Children with Special Needs. It would be particularly useful for Learners who have completed our Special Needs Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma.

It is also intended for newely recruited volunteer tutors who will be assisting students in a group or working on a one to one basis. It will also introduce canditates to the more common learning difficulties and disabilities.

This module is designed to provide learners with an understanding of language evolution, structure and developemnt, and how to use this knowledge to better support and assist a child develop their literacy skills either on a one to one or in a group setting..

Minimum age is 17 years

All learners must be fluent English speakers

There is no work experience requirement for this module

Continous assessment method based on the following:

• Portfolio
• Skills Demonstration

6 months and two saturdays  (see timetable for details)

Special Needs Assistant Training Certificate FETAC Level 5 and Froebel

Advanced Certificate in the Montessori method of Education

Child Psychology

Othe Childcare FETAC Level 5 Component Certificates

Volunteer tutor assisting children in a group or working on a one to one basis.

When combined with our Special Needs Assistant Training course working as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary or secondary school, crèche or day care centre.