Route 2 for the Assessment Practising Certificate is open to applicants who do not hold one of the approved qualifications for either route 1 or 3. It is intended to recognise Accredited Prior Learning or Experience or (APL/E). It is a useful route for applicants who trained in assessment and dyslexia many years ago, who have maintained CPD over those years and are fully up to date with current tests and regulations, but who have not formally updated their qualifications.
Effectively, what Route 2 does is to look closely at the assessment competencies of the applicant rather than just at the qualifications. However, this is a route for people whose qualifications are out of date, NOT for people without the training or qualifications at all. Applicants are required to have experience in providing full diagnostic assessments over a period of 7 years PRIOR to their application for Assessment Practising Certificate. Individuals must supply evidence to demonstrate they have competencies noted on the Assessment Practising Certificate Checklist of Competencies.

The Dyslexia Guild is now ready to receive applications via this route and is following the steps set out by the SpLD Working Group 2005/DfES Guidelines.

Applicants via Route 2 should include:

1. A personal statement supporting their application.
2. A full and current Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copies of certificates of relevant qualifications detailed on the Curriculum Vitae.
4. Evidence of current practical application and skills in diagnostic assessment and reporting.
5. A statement of support from two relevant professionals with recognised standing and experience in the area of assessment.
6. A signed statement that the applicant agrees to work within the current legislation and guidance relating to SpLD.
7. A signed statement that the applicant has read the Dyslexia Guild’s Code of Practice and agrees to abide by it.

• The ability to administer, score and interpret cognitive and attainment tests, including standardised tests.
• The ability to make appropriate recommendations based on the assessment.
• The ability to write a report on assessment which is appropriate for purpose.

• A Log relating to each of the 3 assessments demonstrating the ability to plan an assessment, liaise with others as appropriate and to select appropriate assessment materials
• The three Diagnostic Assessment reports relating to the logs showing the ability to present a professional report; score tests accurately; interpret data from tests used; give an overview of the pupils’/students’ strengths and weaknesses; suggest relevant support for learning
• Video/DVD evidence of one of the 3 assessments. The video should be at least one hour long. Supporting score sheets and records of observations should also be included.