Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments

An overview of the access arrangements and reasonable adjustments process for centres accepting private candidates

Effective from 1 September 2024 For the attention of SENCos, assessors and senior leaders within schools and colleges. Introduction This...

Overview of evidence requirements for access arrangements

(effective from 1 September 2025)

Decoding guidance for readers – Maths and Science exams

Reasonable adjustments for GCE A-level Sciences: Endorsement of practical skills

Effective from 1 September 2025

Estimating the missing mark when a candidate is absent from an examination

Guidance for parents, carers and students about access arrangements

Guidance regarding parental or candidate requests for access arrangements when the centre has no evidence of need

Access Arrangements: A guide for teaching staff

Assessing the need for Access Arrangements in Examinations

2025/26 Update to the 7th edition of the Patoss guide by Lia Castiglione

Access arrangements when a candidate changes centre

Effective from 1 September 2025

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