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Access Arrangements Refresher Course for 2026/2027: Full Day Virtual Conference - 22 Sep 2026: Communicate-ed

Access Arrangements Refresher Course for 2026/2027: Full Day Virtual Conference - 22 Sep 2026: Communicate-ed

Overview

  • Date(s)
    22 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2026
  • Cost
    £145.00
  • Provider
    Communicate-ed
  • Delivery type
    Face-to-Face
  • Course level
    Advanced
  • Course summary

    We invite you to join us for a refresher course on Access Arrangements which will cover the JCQ regulations for 2026/2027.
  • CPD credit hours
    5 hours
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors, Support, Assessment centres, Training institutions
  • Website
    https://www.communicate-ed.org.uk/courses/the-communicate-ed-conference-2026/)
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20260521-1709

Description

**Please note this conference is not in person, it will be delivered via our virtual conference platform**

Morning Session:  

  • Rationale for Access Arrangements
  • Types of Access Arrangement
  • Applying for arrangements
  • Roles, responsibilities and systems
  • Completion of JCQ Forms
  • Discussion
  • Brief Q & A Session

Afternoon Session: various options are available:

 

  • Extended Q & A
  • Networking with colleagues carrying out the same role
  • Seminars to choose from, including:
  • Assistive Technology and Exam Access Arrangements
  • Extra Time in Exams - Test Areas and Procedures
  • Woodcock Johnson V
  • Examination Access Arrangements - Guidance for Subject Teachers
  • The Role of the Exams Office in Access Arrangements: Effective Collaboration
  • Supporting Students who are Young Carers

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of assessment
  • Select appropriate tests
  • Understand the JCQ rationale for Access Arrangements
  • Describe the range of Access Arrangements available
  • Apply for Access Arrangements online
  • Explain the criteria and evidence needed for each arrangement
  • Select potential candidates
  • Interpret standardised scores in the light of current JCQ regulations
  • Interpret standardised scores in the light of candidate needs

Course prerequisites

This is not a basic course and will assume a level of knowledge and experience. Attendees must confirm that they have a good working knowledge of the JCQ regulations and procedures.

Booking options

Frequently asked questions

See: https://www.communicate-ed.org.uk/courses/the-communicate-ed-conference-2026/

See:

https://www.communicate-ed.org.uk/courses/the-communicate-ed-conference-2026/

for an on-demand online version of this course.