{"product_id":"foundation-course-in-easy-read-2027","title":"Foundation Course in Easy Read 2027","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; color: #38263f; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f3f8; border-radius: 14px; padding: clamp(24px,4vw,44px); margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; color: #85408a; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px;\"\u003eFOUNDATION COURSE IN EASY READ · UPDATED FOR 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; color: #38263f; font-size: clamp(26px,3vw,36px); line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eCreate Easy Read\u003cbr\u003ewith confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eLearn to bring words, pictures and design together to create information that people with learning disabilities can understand and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0;\"\u003eOur Foundation Course returns with newly recorded videos, updated exercises and assignments, new presenters and a practical look at AI in Easy Read. There are ten lessons, including an introduction, with refreshed teaching throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented by Pete Le Grys, Holly Thomas, Grace Wilks and Matt Stabb\u003c\/strong\u003e, with special guests from the UK self-advocacy movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #deebcd; border-left: 5px solid #647c48; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #38263f; font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eStarts Wednesday 20 January 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #38263f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£750 · Ten lessons · 20–25 hours of study\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; color: #38263f;\"\u003eOne lesson released each week, with optional fortnightly live Zoom sessions. Work through the released lessons at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; color: #38263f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookings are now open.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your course begins on 20 January 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1553\/files\/FCII-Promo-Shot-A.png?v=1790666123\" alt=\"Foundation Course in Easy Read, updated for 2027. A campaign image of Grace Wilks, Pete Le Grys, Matt Stabb and Holly Thomas together beside an open document combining pictures and words.\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 0 28px; float: none; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #fbf9f5; border-top: 4px solid #85408a; border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #85408a; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eWords, pictures and people\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBuild a practical grounding in clear writing, purposeful pictures, design and layout. Explore how to share information and involve people with learning disabilities in creating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\"\u003eThe course is underpinned by our \u003cstrong\u003eEasy Read Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e and research from the \u003cstrong\u003eNewton Project\u003c\/strong\u003e, with input from Expert Advisers and self-advocacy groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #fbf9f5; border-top: 4px solid #597da1; border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #385a7c; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eUpdated for how we work today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eTake a practical look at \u003cstrong\u003eAI in Easy Read\u003c\/strong\u003e: what it is good for, where it gets in the way, and how to apply your own judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\"\u003eFollow \u003cstrong\u003epractical demonstrations of working with words and pictures, using EasyMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside the new videos, exercises and assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #38263f; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #f5df86; font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eJoin over 1,400 Easy Read Academy graduates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe world’s most widely used Easy Read training. Our Foundation Course has helped over 1,400 graduates develop their skills in creating accessible information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLearn with \u003cstrong\u003ePete Le Grys, Holly Thomas, Grace Wilks and Matt Stabb\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside special guests from the UK self-advocacy movement. Grace and Matt are two of our Expert Advisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e0eaf4; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; color: #38263f; font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe course has ten lessons, including an introduction to help you find your way around the learning space. 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You can return to topics as you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 18px 0 0;\"\u003eLessons are released every Wednesday from \u003cstrong\u003e20 January to 24 March 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. Allow \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 hours of study\u003c\/strong\u003e for the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #fbf9f5; border-top: 4px solid #85408a; border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #85408a; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eOptional live Zoom sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003ePete and Holly host five optional live Zoom sessions during the course. 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