Access Arrangements

Additional Time (25%) requires a formal assessment of the candidate and proof of a substantial impairment. To confirm a substantial impairment, the assessment must confirm the candidate has at least:

1. TWO below-average standardised scores of 84 or less OR
2. ONE below-average score of 84 or less AND one low-average standardised score (85-89) 
3. TWO low average standardised scores (85-89) in relation to TWO different areas of speed of working. 

A formal assessment is no longer necessary to approve access to a Reader. Instead, students must have a Personal Learning Support Plan that demonstrates how they work to confirm the Access Arrangement of a Reader. It is important to note that a Reader cannot be utilized in exams that assess reading skills, such as Section A of the GCSE English Language papers.

Utilizing a Scribe in exams necessitates a formal assessment of the candidate and evidence of significant impairment. To establish a substantial impairment. The assessment must validate that the candidate has either:

 A standardized spelling accuracy score of 84 or lower, indicating below-average performance with unrecognizable spelling attempts, OR

 A standardized writing speed score of 84 or lower.

The candidate's use of a Word Processor or Voice Activated Software in exams should align with their typical working methods in the examination center.