Exam Access
Arrangements for students with additional learning needs
Why should I be interested?
Why should I be interested?
Whether pupils have a diagnosis or not, they are still entitled to be assessed for exam access arrangements. If pupils meet the criteria, they could have the following:
- 25% extra time in their exams.
- The use of a scribe (someone to write on their behalf).
- A smaller room to sit the exam.
- Extra rest breaks.
- A reader (someone to read on their behalf).
- The use of a computer to type their answers.
When do exam support arrangement assessments take place?
When do exam support arrangement assessments take place?
The assessments will usually take place at the end of year 9 and the beginning of year 10. Pupils and parents will be notified of the exam access arrangements as soon as the assessments have been completed.
Legal Requirements
Legal Requirements
It is a legal requirement that the assessments are carried out by a suitably qualified professional.
The ALNCo has a MA SEN/ALN with AMBDA
She also has a current Assessors Practicing Certificate which enables her to carry out full dyslexic assessments and can provide a full dyslexic report to support those pupils applying to university.
