Direct Services to Schools

Courses
Refresher: Understanding Access Arrangements (AAs)

This course will provide information about:

  • the rationale for and overview of Access Arrangements
  • a wide range of different types of Access Arrangements
  • identifying pupil needs
  • the process of applying for Access Arrangements and collating evidence
It will also discuss:
  • what cognitive processing is and the demands of the secondary curriculum on pupils' cognitive processing skills
  • best practice in implementing a whole school approach to Access Arrangements while keeping the child at the heart of the process


At the end of the session, you will be clear in:

  • your understanding of the JCQ requirements
  • when and for whom you will need to make reasonable adjustments
  • how to organise pupils for Access Arrangements assessment
  • knowing what evidence to collate when applying for Access Arrangements
  • knowing what is needed for the JCQ inspection

Exams Officer, SENCOs, Access Arrangements Coordinators, SLT, Invigilators

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
10th December 2025 (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
£30 for RBG schools
£50 for non-RBG schools

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