Introduction
Learn how to competently administrate and process exam access arrangements for students within your setting with this Access Arrangements Coordination course. Gain the knowledge to navigate JCQ requirements and confidently oversee the entire application process from initial screening, through completion of key documents such as Form 8s and Form 9s, to applying online and liaising with external bodies. You’ll work with the SENCO, students and parents to ensure a smooth application process and enable students to receive the support they require.
Why choose this course?
Through the Access Arrangements Coordination course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to:
- Oversee and coordinate the provision of access arrangements to eligible students
- Act as your setting’s main point of contact for staff and parents in relation to access arrangements
- Maintain knowledge of JCQ requirements, resources, legislation and best practice
- Collate and complete relevant paperwork, including part 1 of a Form 8, a Form 9, and a Form 8RF to roll the access arrangements forward
- Collate the information and complete the online form for a Bilingual Dictionary with 25% extra time for EAL students.
- Complete formal applications for access arrangements via Access Arrangements Online (AAO), adhering to deadlines.
- Organise and manage student files and data, ensuring required evidence is up-to-date including keeping the qualifications of assessors and training of invigilators and access arrangement facilitators on file
- Meet with the JCQ Inspector, answer their questions and show them the relevant paperwork.
Please note: This course does not qualify you to assess for access arrangements.
Select your study style and dates
Online – self paced
Online, at your own pace and time
Info & dates
Our online course offers a fully flexible learning option which is available to start as soon as you have completed our enrolment process.
Course content
- Cover the essential principles of access and equality legislation.
- Get to grips with the key principles and legislation that underpin exam access arrangements.
- Gain access to some of the most useful international and domestic information sources.
- Compare the key principles, legislation and practices in a variety of contexts.
- Understand the process around completing relevant paperwork and forms
- Learn how to screen students to initiate the Access Arrangements process.
- Recognise good practice for invigilators
- Understand the regulations for prompters, readers and scribes
- Explore how to keep records of exams and student data filed safely
- Establish what to do when a student changes centre.
What does the JCQ say about Access Arrangement Coordinators?
“Trying to juggle senior leader responsibilities as well as exam access arrangements as a SENCO is difficult. Having an Access Arrangements Coordinator in place can pay real dividends.
Training is desirable as it equips that person to make decisions independently or defer to the SENCO where required and, of course, ensures they have a thorough understanding of the latest JCQ regulations.“
Nick Lait – Head of Examination Services, Joint Council for Qualifications
Course details
How will you benefit?
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of JCQ regulations for UK exam boards and access arrangements
- Support your SENCo or Access Arrangements Assessor with the administration of access arrangements
- Embed a more efficient and effective access arrangements process in your setting.
- Be able to provide timely and accurate communication to parents, colleagues, and managers.
- Become a crucial member of the team that ensures students receive the reasonable adjustments they need for success in their exams
Are you eligible?
AACoord is an open-access course, which means that no previous qualifications are required.
This course will be of particular interest if you work in the education sector and need to support the workload of your Access Arrangements Assessor or SENCo in:
- Mainstream primary and secondary schools.
- Special schools.
- FE and HE institutions.
- Independent and international schools and colleges.
You will be required to interact with a SENCo, a teacher, and a student who receives exam access in your centre. If this isn’t possible, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
Are you based in an International setting?
The role of Access Arrangement Coordinator is an emerging role with responsibilities that may vary in different settings, including in international schools. Each setting has its own unique protocols and challenges, therefore we encourage you to contribute to the discussion forum as this will help build a wide understanding of different practice.
How will you be assessed?
The tasks for this course are contained within the activities and include: contribution to discussion threads, Multiple-choice Questions, talking / consulting with others, and reflective note taking.
There are no assessed tasks for this course. You will however, be interacting not just online but also with a SENCo, a teacher, and a student who receives exam access in your centre.
How is the course delivered?
Online.
This flexible and accessible option is tailored to those who want to work online at their own pace. The course requires approximately 30 hours of study time and you’ll have up to 3 months to finish.
Our intuitive and easy-to-use online learning platform (Campus OnlineTM) will enable you to interact with your tutor and peers, track your own progress and access a wealth of resources.
How much does the course cost and when does it start?
£450 + VAT
The AACoord course is available now. Book your place today and gain access as soon as payment and registration is complete!
Module leaders
Module Leader
Sophia Butler read Experimental Psychology and then trained as a counsellor before moving into teaching. She currently works with twelve schools in the Berks/Bucks/Oxon area as a specialist assessor.
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