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Extra Time in Exams: Getting the Evidence Right - 23 Oct 2026: Castiglione Consulting Ltd

Extra Time in Exams: Getting the Evidence Right - 23 Oct 2026: Castiglione Consulting Ltd

Overview

  • Date(s)
    23 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
  • Cost
    £75.00
  • Provider
    Castiglione Consulting Ltd
  • Delivery type
    Face-to-Face
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    A one-hour conference presentation examining the current JCQ requirements for evidencing extra time in examinations, with particular reference to assessment evidence, normal way of working, centre evidence and the role of the specialist assessor.
  • CPD credit hours
    1 hour
  • 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
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20260929-1754

Description

The session will cover:

  • the current JCQ position on extra time, including recent developments and the wider review of access arrangements;

  • the evidence requirements for 25% extra time and for amounts above 25%;

  • the different routes through Form 8 and Form 9;

  • the role of normal way of working and centre-based evidence;

  • the areas of processing and fluency that may be used within Form 8 Part 2;

  • circumstances in which particular assessment findings cannot be used to support extra time;

  • the relationship between JCQ evidence categories and current SASC diagnostic reporting;

  • the distinction between a recommendation in a Diagnostic Assessment Report and the evidence required for JCQ purposes;

  • the approval process through Access Arrangements Online and awarding body referral;

  • the position for candidates with English as an Additional Language.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:

·       explain the evidence requirements for 25% extra time and for amounts above 25%;

·       distinguish between the Form 8 and Form 9 routes;

·       identify the areas of assessment evidence that may be used to support extra time;

·       recognise circumstances in which particular assessment findings cannot be used as evidence for extra time;

·       explain the role of normal way of working and centre-based evidence;

·       distinguish between a recommendation in a Diagnostic Assessment Report and the evidence required within the JCQ Form 8 process;

·       explain the relevant approval routes for 25% extra time and for amounts above 25%;

·       explain why EAL needs alone cannot provide evidence for extra time;

·       relate JCQ evidence requirements to their own assessment and reporting practice.

Course prerequisites

A basic working knowledge of diagnostic assessment and/or the JCQ access arrangements process is recommended. The session is particularly relevant to qualified specialist assessors and professionals involved in examination access arrangements.

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