About the Service
An access arrangements assessment identifies whether a student qualifies for support in exams, in line with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations.
This may include adjustments such as extra time, a reader or a scribe.
Assessments are carried out by a SASC-registered, AMBDA-qualified assessor and are fully compliant with JCQ requirements for Form 8 Part 2 completion.
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Who is this for?
Students in Years 9 to 13 (GCSE, A Level or equivalent )
Those with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, or disabilities
Schools and sixth forms needing an external JCQ-compliant assessor
About the Assessment
Access arrangements assessments are carried out in accordance with current JCQ guidelines, which cover all major awarding bodies including AQA, OCR, Pearson Edecel, WJEC and CCEA.
The assessment looks at how a student processes information and whether this has a significant impact on exam performance.
Schools and colleges use the results, alongside evidence of need and the student's normal way of working, to apply for appropriate access arrangements.
What the Assessment Covers
Standardised tests of processing speed, reading and/or writing
Assessment of working memory where appropriate
Consideration of the student’s history and current difficulties
Identification of appropriate exam arrangements based on evidence
What You Receive
A completed Form 8 Part 2, returned within 5 working days
Clear recommendations for appropriate access arrangements
Evidence aligned with current JCQ requirements
Important Information
Access arrangements are not awarded automatically following assessment.
They are granted by the school or college based on assessment evidence,
the student’s normal way of working, and current JCQ regulations.
Fee
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Next Step
If you would like to arrange an assessment or discuss whether this is appropriate for your students, please get in touch.