An Access Arrangement assessment includes the approved tests that provide evidence for reasonable adjustments for learners with special educational needs and disabilities during examinations (GCSE, AS and A Level). These arrangements may include extra time, word processor, reader or a scribe and must reflect the student's normal way of working. A private assessment may provide evidence to support this decision, but the school cannot be compelled to accept an independently commissioned report for the purposes of access arrangements. In order for our report to be used for access arrangements, the school/college would need to accept us as an approved assessor. The decision to provide access arrangements in examinations always rests with the Head of Centre (Headteacher).

As an experienced SENDCo, I am aware of the demand of implementing access arrangement in schools. I can offer a bespoke service to meet the school’s needs which includes:

• Assessing identified learners and completing Part 2 of JCQ Form 8
• Training for support staff who act as readers, scribes or prompters.
• Support and guidance for SENCos in completing Form 8.
• Providing guidance on JCQ regulations and update.
• All test papers included and supplied to school for evidence.
• Staff training on access arrangements

To comply with JCQ regulations, we require at least a skeleton Part 1 of the JCQ Form 8 completed before any assessment can take place. We can assess students individually and in small groups depending on the assessments needed.

The fee for schools and colleges is £100 for a single assessment. If several students require assessments, discounts are available.

Training for scribes and readers @£125 per session

Please contact us for prices on Training for SENCos and Specialist assessors