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This CPD-accredited Understanding Dyscalculia Course explores the signs and impact of dyscalculia across different ages, including maths anxiety and difficulties with numbers and arithmetic. Learners develop practical skills for identifying potential difficulties, supporting learners in primary and secondary education, working with families and contributing to appropriate assessment and intervention.
Understanding Dyscalculia Course Summary
Course Name: Understanding Dyscalculia Course
Duration: 1 Hour
Delivery: Online Training Course
Certificate Included: Instant Digital Certificate
Accreditation: CPD Accredited – 1 CPD Point
Suitable For: Teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, education professionals, support workers, carers, managers and workplace trainers
Assessment: Online Multiple Choice Test
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CPD Points
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Last Updated:
19 Feb 2026
What is Understanding Dyscalculia training?
Understanding Dyscalculia training provides an introduction to dyscalculia and the difficulties it can create when working with numbers, quantities, calculations and mathematical concepts.
The course explains how dyscalculia differs from more general or temporary maths difficulties and considers how dyslexia can also affect mathematical learning. Learners explore common signs, maths anxiety, the impact on adults and the different ways difficulties may present during primary and secondary education.
The training also covers practical classroom support, collaboration with parents and families, assessment and intervention, and creating supportive learning environments.
For education professionals in England, this knowledge can support inclusive practice within the wider framework established by the SEND Code of Practice and equality legislation.
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Who Is This Course For?
The Understanding Dyscalculia Course is suitable for anyone who teaches, supports, manages or works alongside children, young people or adults who may experience persistent difficulties with mathematics and numeracy.
It is particularly relevant to primary and secondary school teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, learning support assistants, tutors, further education staff, education managers, pastoral staff and other professionals supporting learners with special educational needs.
The course can also benefit social care and support workers, carers, educational psychologists, assessment professionals, workplace trainers, managers and employers seeking a better understanding of how dyscalculia can affect adults at work.
It is suitable for induction, refresher training, awareness and continuing professional development.
Key Benefits
✓ Recognise potential signs of dyscalculia
✓ Distinguish dyscalculia from maths difficulties
✓ Understand the impact of maths anxiety
✓ Apply practical classroom support strategies
✓ Work effectively with learners and families
✓ Promote inclusive learning environments
Course Modules
- Understanding Dyscalculia – Course Introduction
- Understanding Dyscalculia
- How Dyscalculia Differs
- Specific Learning Difficulty in Maths
- Common Challenges for People with Dyscalculia
- How Dyslexia Can Affect Maths
- Impact on Adults
- Identifying Dyscalculia and Maths Difficulties
- Understanding Maths Anxiety
- Recognising Dyscalculia in Schools: Supporting Learners and Families
- Distinguishing Typical Difficulties from Dyscalculia
- Supporting Learners in the Classroom
- Collaborating with Parents and Families
- Recognising Dyscalculia in Primary School
- Supporting Secondary School Learners
- Assessment and Intervention
- Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
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Learning Outcomes
| Learner Outcome                                                           | Covered |
|---|---|
| Define dyscalculia and its key characteristics | ✓ |
| Identify common signs of dyscalculia | ✓ |
| Distinguish dyscalculia from typical maths difficulties | ✓ |
| Explain how dyslexia can affect mathematical learning | ✓ |
| Recognise common numeracy challenges associated with dyscalculia | ✓ |
| Explain how dyscalculia can affect adults | ✓ |
| Recognise signs of maths anxiety | ✓ |
| Identify possible indicators in primary-age learners | ✓ |
| Identify support needs in secondary-age learners | ✓ |
| Apply practical classroom support strategies | ✓ |
| Explain how to work collaboratively with parents and families | ✓ |
| Describe the role of assessment and intervention | ✓ |
| Apply approaches that support an inclusive learning environment | ✓ |
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“Clear explanation of dyscalculia with useful strategies I can apply when supporting pupils struggling with maths.”
Rebecca Palmer
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“Helped me distinguish persistent dyscalculia indicators from the maths difficulties we commonly see in the classroom.”
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Why Is Understanding Dyscalculia training important?
Dyscalculia can affect more than performance in mathematics. Difficulties with number concepts, calculations and numerical information can affect learning, confidence, emotional wellbeing and everyday activities.
Recognising potential signs helps education and support professionals respond appropriately rather than assuming that persistent difficulties result from lack of effort or ability. The course also addresses maths anxiety, which can compound difficulties and affect a learner’s willingness to engage with mathematics.
Effective support can include adapting teaching approaches, providing appropriate resources, working with families and seeking specialist assessment or intervention where necessary.
For organisations, dyscalculia awareness also contributes to inclusive practice and helps staff understand their responsibilities towards learners, employees and service users who may require additional support or reasonable adjustments.
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Is Understanding Dyscalculia training a legal requirement in the UK?
There is no general UK law requiring employees to complete a specific Understanding Dyscalculia training course.
However, organisations may have relevant legal responsibilities. Under the Equality Act 2010, a person with dyscalculia may meet the legal definition of disability depending on its effect on normal day-to-day activities. Where the Act applies, organisations may have duties relating to discrimination and reasonable adjustments.
In England, the Children and Families Act 2014 and statutory SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years provide the framework for identifying and supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The Code applies to specified education providers, local authorities and health bodies.
Training can therefore help staff recognise difficulties, follow organisational procedures and contribute effectively to appropriate support.
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Understanding Dyscalculia training FAQ?
What is dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty associated with understanding and working with numbers and mathematical information. A person may experience persistent difficulties with areas such as number sense, quantities, arithmetic or mathematical concepts. Dyscalculia should be distinguished from temporary or more general difficulties with maths, which is an important focus of this course.
What are common signs of dyscalculia?
Possible signs include persistent difficulties understanding numbers, quantities, numerical relationships, calculations or mathematical procedures. Presentation varies between individuals and across different ages. Difficulties with maths do not automatically mean someone has dyscalculia, so staff should avoid diagnosing learners themselves and follow appropriate assessment and support processes.
Who needs Understanding Dyscalculia training?
The course is particularly useful for teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, learning support staff, tutors, education managers and other professionals working with learners. It can also benefit carers, support workers, workplace trainers and managers who need to understand how persistent numerical difficulties can affect learning, work and everyday activities.
Is Understanding Dyscalculia training a legal requirement?
A specific dyscalculia training course is not generally required by UK law. However, education providers and employers may have duties under legislation including the Equality Act 2010, while education providers in England also work within the statutory SEND framework. Appropriate staff knowledge can help organisations identify needs and provide suitable support or reasonable adjustments where required.
How long does the Understanding Dyscalculia Course take?
The Caredemy Understanding Dyscalculia Course takes approximately one hour to complete and provides one CPD point. It is delivered online, allowing learners to complete the training flexibly. Successful completion of the end-of-course quiz provides access to a CPD-accredited digital certificate.
What is the difference between dyscalculia and being bad at maths?
Experiencing difficulty with maths does not necessarily mean a person has dyscalculia. Learners can struggle for many reasons, including gaps in knowledge, teaching experiences or anxiety. Dyscalculia involves persistent difficulties associated with processing and understanding numerical information. The course explores how professionals can distinguish potential dyscalculia indicators from more typical maths difficulties.
How can teachers support pupils with dyscalculia?
Support should reflect the individual learner’s needs. Approaches may include clear explanations, structured and appropriately paced teaching, suitable learning resources, opportunities to practise mathematical concepts and strategies that reduce unnecessary anxiety. Teachers should also work with SENCOs, families and relevant specialists where appropriate and follow their setting’s SEND procedures.
How often should dyscalculia training be refreshed?
There is no universal statutory refresher period specifically for dyscalculia awareness training. Employers and education settings should determine refresher requirements according to staff roles, organisational policy, learner needs and changes in relevant guidance. Refresher training may also be appropriate when responsibilities change or staff need to update their knowledge and practical support strategies.
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