Courses about Access Arrangements

​We have listed and categorised our courses related to Access Arrangements below. You can click on a course title for full information, or scroll down to the course listings at the bottom of the page and find it there.

Courses for those assessing and applying for Access Arrangements:

• JCQ Examination Access Arrangements Training (for New Delegates) - this full day course covers the whole process and is suitable for those new to the role (SASC approved for 5 hours core CPD) - also available for those working in schools overseas
  
• JCQ Access Arrangements Training (Update/Refresher) - this half day course assumes a working knowledge of the JCQ Regulations and focuses on the changes for this year, set in the context of the changes over the past few years (SASC approved for 3 hours core CPD)
  
• Introduction to the JCQ Changes 2022/23 - a short, free course delivered with Patoss introducing the changes for this year
  
• Award of Proficiency in Access Arrangement Coordination - offered in partnership with Include-ed, this is an accredited qualification for SENCos and Access Arrangements Administrators who are responsible for coordinating Access Arrangements for General Qualifications in secondary schools and further education colleges
  
• Access Arrangements for General Qualifications: Regulations, Assessment & Report Writing - This full day course is intended for Access Arrangement Assessors and covers Principles for Educational Testing, JCQ Regulations and Documentation and Case Studies and Report Writing (SASC approved for 5 hours core CPD)
• Extra Time in Examinations - how to assess the need - an online course specific to extra time
  
• Mentoring for Access Arrangements - 90 mins of our expert course tutors’ time via email or zoom, spread as you wish over the year

Courses about assessing for Access Arrangements:

• Postgraduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment for Access Arrangements - offered in partnership with Include-ed, this is a level 7 Postgraduate course that meets the JCQ requirements in qualifying you to assess for access arrangements
  
• Small Byte CPD: Short Online Courses About Assessment - select from a range of short courses on different Standardised Tests and aspects of assessment
  
• Remote Assessment for Examination Access Arrangements - a short online course about assessing for access arrangements remotely over online video link
  
• Selecting, Using and Interpreting Standardised Tests - a course covering the principles of educational testing, 5hr and 10hr options available (SASC approved)
  

Courses for those facilitating an Access Arrangement:

• Training for Readers, Scribes, Invigilators and Other Adult Helpers in Exams - Online course for training groups or individuals facilitating an access arrangement
  
• Update Course for Experienced Exam Helpers: Training for Readers, Scribes, Invigilators and Other Adult Helpers in Exams - as above, but a shorter refresher for experienced access arrangement facilitators
  
• Language Modifier Accredited Training - Accredited training endorsed by the CIEA for those needing to act as a Language Modifier

Courses for the whole staff team:

• An Overview of Access Arrangements - a short course for to give the whole staff team an understanding of access arrangements and their role in supplying evidence and ensuring normal way of working
  
• Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues During Exams - a short course suitable for the whole staff team
  

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