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The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

Access arrangements

Gareth D Morewood
12 February 2016

Assistive technology in access arrangements

During exams, organising access arrangements can be a nightmare. Gareth D Morewood explains what he learnt using assistive technology with pupils with SEND. Previously on SENCology, Amanda Hipkiss has written about access arrangements and the constantly changing rules and during this last week the...
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Amanda Hipkiss
26 November 2015

Access arrangements: changing rules and criteria

Schools face a significant challenge regarding equality and access with regard to different exams and the support that is allowed to ensure fair access. Amanda Hipkiss, PhD researcher and former SENCo summarises, the key messages as they now stand. What are access arrangements? Access arrangements...
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Debby Elley
10 July 2015

Ensuring a smooth transition – a parental perspective

The process of transition happens to all pupils a few times during their school life. Debby Elley reflects on good practice for schools when welcoming pupils with SEND into their community. TRANSITION: The word is enough to make parents of autistic pupils quake in their boots. Transition means...
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Gareth D Morewood
28 May 2015

Access arrangements: an additional exam stress

One of the biggest stresses for SENCos is the assessment and application of access arrangements. What examples of best practice do you have of handling the process? Gareth D Morewood outlines the system at his school. In practice We are fortunate to have a full-time PhD student working in...
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Gareth D Morewood
11 September 2014

Starting the new SENCO year in 2014 – don’t panic…

The end of the summer break always gives those who work in schools that ‘funny feeling’: sometimes excitement for new jobs or roles – and often anxiety and a sense of disbelief! With the SEND reform becoming reality from 1 st September, this year will be even more challenging for the SENCO. Don’t...
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