Parents may choose to arrange an assessment out of school. Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments 20162017. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities and learning. Profile of learning difficulties application for access arrangements. It can even be used in papers or sections of papers where reading is. For instance, if a candidate normally has a break after 30 minutes because they have. Cost effective compliant jcq access arrangements texthelp. Access arrangements must be based upon identified need and normal way of working. Access arrangements in line with jcq regulations, the academy will make all decisions with regard to applying for access arrangements based upon whether the candidate has a substantial and long term. See the list of programs recommended by our users below. Assessing the need for access arrangements during examinations a practical guide, 5th edition, by lia castiglione evidence requirements for access arrangements the first column in the table lists the various access arrangements available jcq p87. The senco keeps a record of all centre delegated access arrangements and evidence of need on file. Information based on access arrangements and reasonable adjustments 20182019 aara jcq learning difficulties for candidates who do not have a current statement of.
The jcq deadline for applications for access arrangements for external assessment is prioritised and strictly adhered to as laid out in jcq publication access arrangements and reasonable adjustments. While we do not yet have a description of the jcq file format and what it is normally used for, we do know which programs are known to open these files. Assessing the need for access arrangements in examinations jcq. Regulations and guidance jcq joint council for qualifications. This tool also provides the facility to order modified papers for those qualifications listed on page 74. Every day thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open specific types of files. However, it is also imperative that all professionals familiarise themselves with the jcq regulations directly and in full as the guide and these notes are intended to support, but in no way replace, the regulations.
Please read chapters 5, 7 and 8 of the jcq publication access arrangements and reasonable. They allow candidateslearners with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to. Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments 201920 jcq. Access arrangements documentation required documentation must be in place. Access arrangements policy 201718 hyperlinks provided in this document were correct as at october 2017 1 access arrangements policy 201718. Access arrangements policy 201718 7 processing access arrangements arrangements requiring awarding body approval access arrangements online aao is a tool provided by jcq member awarding bodies for centres to apply for required access arrangement approval for the qualifications listed on page 2 of aa. Jcq sends ofqual data on access arrangements from access arrangements online.
Access arrangements are agreed before an assessment. Access arrangements will be applied for using access arrangements online before the annual jcq deadline. Access arrangements are examination arrangements for pupils with special educational. Dyslexia access arrangements for exams assessment helen. It is often helpful for those reading a report if scores are represented visually on a chart, but it can be difficult to show scores accurately. Access arrangements evidence folder guidance and templates.
Each file contains detailed records of all the essential information that is required to be held according to the. Assessing students, access arrangements and changes to jcq. The middle column indicates the evidence required for each arrangement. Below is a summary of the key information, but you should refer to the joint council for qualifications jcq website for detailed information uk. Further restrictions can be found in the jcq access arrangements document above.
The data protection notice must be kept on file for inspection and presented to the jcq centre inspector by the senco. Recommendations for possible access arrangements in exams and completion of jcq form 8 if needed. Guidelines for use of exact in examination access arrangements in. Access arrangements policy 201819 7 access arrangements online is a tool provided by jcq member awarding bodies for gcse and gce qualifications. Page 4 access arrangements senior school an approved range of standardised tests are used and a jcq application for access arrangements profile of learning difficulties form 8 is completed. Evidence requirements for jcq access arrangements which paperwork should be kept on file in hard copy or electronic format for the jcq inspector. Ofqual1763092 pdf, 411kb, 9 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. This tool also provides the facility to order modified papers for gcse and gce qualifications. However, the centre must maintain a record of the tests carried out for access arrangements, preferably using jcq form 8 or jcq form 8a, which addresses the. The most recent testing is binding and determines any subsequent access arrangements. Evidence requirements for jcq access arrangements which. Access arrangements policy 201718 4 identifying the need for access arrangements roles and responsibilities the head of centre will. Application for access arrangements profile of learning. Within this section you will find jcqcic forms for access arrangements, reasonable.
Access arrangements including modified question papers enable students with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to take our exams and assessments. This section must be completed by the assessor see pages 8283 of the jcq publication access arrangements and reasonable adjustments after receiving a completed section a from the senco. For most qualifications, exams officers can apply for access arrangements for their. Ocr offers guidance to exams officers on access arrangements. Exams and the jcq access arrangements and reasonable adjustments handbook. Access arrangements allow candidateslearners with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to access the assessment without changing the demands of the assessment. Guidance regarding access arrangements when a candidate changes centre. Notification of access arrangements elc qualifications. It enables schools and colleges to make one central application for each candidate rather than applying to each exam board separately. Applications for additional arrangements in exams must be made using form 8, and supported by evidence from standardised assessments such as exact we have produced an annotated version of jcq form 8 which shows how you can use data from our assessments to support your applications.
Access arrangements online is jcqs centralised system used by schools and colleges to request access arrangements. Exact may also be used as a screening tool to help identify students who may qualify for access arrangements, and who will require further assessment by an access arrangement assessor. Formal access arrangements expire after 26 months, after this period the student may be retested. Access arrangements policy 201819 hyperlinks provided in this document were correct as at september 2018 7 the only exception to this is where an arrangement is put in place as a consequence of a temporary injury or impairment see section 8. This policy is maintained and held by the senco alongside the individual files of each access arrangements candidate. Assessing students, access arrangements and changes to jcq requirements. Do i still need to complete a jcq form 1 andor form 8 if i am using access arrangements online. Student arrangements used in mock exams will also form part of the analysis for the exams office and additional needs department. Access arrangements policy 201718 shooters hill sixth. Access arrangements were either approved on a casebycase basis by the awarding bodies. Access arrangements policy nottingham girls high school.
Pearson assessments guide to access arrangements and. This form should be used to collate the evidence and kept on file for inspection purposes within the centre. Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments aara. Specialist assessors will note from this years jcq publication access arrangements and reasonable adjustments there is now a requirement for a specialist assessor to have a postgraduate qualification in individual specialist assessment at or equivalent to level 7. Access arrangements fall into two distinct categories. Nottingham girls high school access arrangements policy. Resources to support access arrangements for general. For gcse and gce qualifications, access arrangements online enables centres to make a single on. Access arrangements for jcq exams including gcse, gce, btec, city and guilds assessors hold current apc and are listed on the sasc website assessment service assess candidates suitability for extra time, reader or scribe individual assessments for candidates in yr 9 and above completion of form 8, part c.
Processing applications for access arrangements access arrangements online aao is a tool provided by jcq member awarding bodies for centres to apply for required access arrangement approval for the qualifications listed on page 2 of aa. Access arrangements policy 201819 the thomas hardye. Access arrangements are preexamination adjustments for candidates based on evidence of need and normal way of working. You can also use the link on the right under the picture.
This week, we have a guest blog from caroline read, senior course tutor at communicateed, who tells us about the impact for this year on the changes to jcq qualification requirements and what measures schools can take in the interim before the new. Access arrangements 2017 background information ref. Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and special. According to jcq, a computer reader may allow students to demonstrate their attainment more effectively and independently than would be possible with a human reader jcq access arrangements and reasonable adjustments 201718. Private assessors must be fully conversant with the jcq regulations. Appointment of specialist assessors for candidates with.
Formal agreement for access arrangements may, therefore, not be in place in time for internal assessments during the first year. Types of access arrangement a number of access arrangements are available. The exception to this is where an emergency arrangement has been put in place as a consequence of a temporary injury or impairment. Ga access arrangements examsuntil jan 21 8 processing access arrangements arrangements requiring awarding body approval access arrangements online aao is a tool provided by jcq member awarding bodies for centres to apply for required access arrangement approval for the qualifications listed on page 2 of aa.
Caroline read, senior course tutor at communicateed. Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments 201920. Cambridge nationals and functional skills qualifications externally assessed principal learning units please read chapters 5, 7 and 8 of the jcq publication access arrangements and reasonable adjustments before completing form 8. Painting the picture of need all the test results from exact can be used as part of the evidence to paint the picture of the students needs within part 2 of form 8 see jcq access arrangements and reasonable adjustments booklet 201920, sections 5. Download the patossjcq access arrangements 201920 update for 5th edition here.
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