Imogen Barber |
September 11, 2024
New JCQ guidelines have been published
On 28 August, the JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) published their 2024-25 regulations and guidance for exam access arrangements.
Real Training’s free online Access Arrangements Update course launched last week and covers everything SENCOs, exam access arrangement assessors and coordinators need to know about the new regulations. This includes walking you through the new forms so that you can approach the 2024-25 exam season with confidence.
Sign up now and benefit from:
- Access to video content from Nick Lait, Head of Examination Services at the JCQ, who takes you through the inspection findings, changes, and answers your questions
- Video reviews of popular tests including the new DASH-2
- Explanation of the role of Access Arrangement Coordinator and an Access Arrangement Coordinator’s guide to working effectively with SENCOs
- Videos demonstrating the completion of:
- Form 8
- Form 8 Roll Forward
- Form 9 for a candidate on a waiting list
- Multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge and understanding
What delegates are saying about this year’s course
“I think the team have excelled themselves again. Fantastic course as always” – Tara McKibben
“As ever, a well-designed and delivered presentation. The notes on the administration of DASH-2 were a useful reminder. Thank you.” – Candy Clarkson
“Excellent course much more practical than previous years. Good case studies and practice forms will be helpful to use as good practice examples. Q&A helped to clarify and re visit the changes. Tests and multiple choice questions are a great refresher.” – Mary Agnew
“Thank you for a very useful and informative course. I am overjoyed you offer this every year free of cost. It is hugely appreciated.” – Annabella MacLaren
Have you thought about hiring an access arrangements coordinator?
Would you like some help with the administrative elements of access arrangements? When asked about the benefits of having an access arrangements coordinator, Nick Lait from the JCQ had the following to say:
“Trying to juggle senior leader responsibilities as well as exam access arrangements as a SENCO is very 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 – JCQ
New course for Access Arrangements Coordinators launching 20 September
Our new course – coming soon on 20 September 2024 – is designed specifically for Access Arrangements Coordinators. It includes training on the latest 2024/25 JCQ guidelines, and will teach Coordinators the knowledge and skills they need to become a member of the team that ensures students receive the reasonable adjustments they need for success in exams.
For more information about the role of Coordinator, and details about the course, visit our dedicated Access Arrangement Coordination course page.
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