Thinking ahead around exam access

Recorded: Thursday 19 September 2024

In this session CENMAC Advisory Teacher Maureen De Longhi provides useful information about organising access arrangements for the SATs, Key Stage 2 tests and the GCSE exams.

During exams, organising access arrangements can be difficult. Throw Assistive Technology into the mix and there is the potential for some students to miss out on arrangements that may better support their needs, because their teachers are either unaware of what assistive technologies are available or unsure of whether they would contravene the rules.

Schools may wish to consider the use of technology to a much greater extent than they do currently. Assistive Technology not only allows candidates to work more independently and is a far better preparation for further and higher education and the world of employment but is also a far more cost-effective way of supporting their SEND students through the exam period.

Aims of this session:

Outline the role of AT to improve the ability of students to communicate, learn and achieve as a usual way of working and explore some of the technology available

Look at JCQ guidance to schools and colleges with regard to the use of assistive technology for access arrangements and identify the key points

Consider how to make the necessary applications to enable students to use AT in exams.

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Useful links mentioned by Maureen in the video:

> Access Arrangements JCQ

> Primary Access

> VI Modified Papers

> Braille Accessible revision Guides