Irlen Centre North East is able to offer a two day Irlen Screener training course for educators and other professionals. Certified Irlen Screeners are able to administer the initial Irlen screening assessment to determine overlay colour, paper colour and other initial accommodations. This course will equip you with the skills and confidence to accurately screen individuals in an efficient and timely manner.

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As a trained Irlen Screener, you’ll learn:

• How to identify individuals with Irlen Syndrome
• The common learning and behavioural characteristics of individuals with Irlen Syndrome
• How perception affects reading, maths, copying, and writing skills
• How perception can affect depth perception & sensory integration
• How to test using the Irlen Reading Perceptual Scale (IRPS)
• Variety of intervention strategies including coloured overlays
• Hands-on practice using the IRPS

The course is ideal for school SENDCOs, Support Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Opticians and anyone wishing to learn more about the science of Irlen®. 

The cost of the 2-day training is £450 and includes materials (overlays, screener manuals) to get you started as an Irlen screener.  

Dependent on numbers, our training sessions take place at either 19 Layton Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6RQ or for larger groups, St Aidan's Church Hall, Crossflatts, Bingley BD16 2AR

Training sessions 2026

Day 1   21st September 2026

Day 2   19th October 2026

Day 1    9th November 2026

Day 2    7th December 2026

To discuss Irlen Screener Training or make a booking please complete the enquiry form on our contact page or emai direct to irlencentrenortheast@gmail.com