Access arrangements are pre-examination adjustments for students based on evidence of need and normal way of working.
Access arrangements are not designed to benefit a particular student but to provide an equal opportunity for all students in achieving in their exams.
To discuss your child's access arrangements, please contact the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCO) Katie Hawksley by calling 01623 663450 or emailing enquiries@tscacademy.org.uk.
Access Arrangement |
What it looks like for students |
Why it might be used |
How is it tested |
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Supervised Rest Breaks
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Student is allowed breaks for short periods of time in the exam. |
This may be for medical reasons, anxiety, ADHD, Autism etc. |
No testing required.
Evidence required comes from observations in school from teachers. Medical evidence may recommend this. |
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Alternative Site
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Student may sit the exam at home or an alternative site. |
This is where the student receives the main portion of their education. |
Students normal provision for their education. |
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Practical Assistant
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Student can direct a member of staff to support with diagrams/ drawings that they may have to do as part of their exam. |
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Medical needs and a doctor’s note may be provided. |
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iPad/Mobile
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Student may use an iPad in rare cases where this is their normal way of working. |
Used instead of a laptop. Possibly visually impaired students. It is the normal way of working Students with diabetes may need their mobile close to them. |
No test required for this.
Students normal way of working. |
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Word Processor/Laptop
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Student uses a laptop to record their answers without spellcheck. |
Normal way of working. |
No test required. |
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Prompter
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Student can be given prompts such as 'let's give this next question a try', 'let's move onto the next part' or just generally prompt students. |
Used to help maintain focus and concentration for students. |
No assessment required. Normal way of working for students. |
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Read Out Loud
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Student is allowed to read aloud in their own room. |
Some students benefit from reading questions and their work aloud. |
No assessment required. It is the student’s normal way of working. |
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Quiet Room
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Student is in a separate room and completes their examination here. |
Due to the size of hall and too many students present in this room. No test required. Could also be because the student would distract other students. |
Normal way of working. Doctor may recommend.
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1 to 1 Room
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Student completes their assessment in a room alone with an invigilator. |
This may be due to another arrangement in place such as read out loud. |
Normal way of working. |
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Dictionary
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Student may use a dictionary if they are EAL and this is their normal way of working. |
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No evidence required. Normal way of working for students. |
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Overlay |
Student has a coloured overlay on their work. |
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Normal way of working for students. |
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Modified/Coloured Paper
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Student has modified papers (braille) or coloured paper if they have this in their lessons. |
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Normal way of working for students. Can be recommended by classroom teachers and occurs in all lessons. |
