{"product_id":"access-arrangements-in-examinations-a-practical-guide-8th-ed","title":"Access Arrangements in Examinations: A Practical Guide (8th Ed.)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA trusted, practical guide to access arrangements in examinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessing the Need for Access Arrangements in Examinations: A Practical Guide is Patoss's long-standing reference for school and college staff who assess, evidence and apply access arrangements for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The 8th edition supports SENCOs, access arrangements coordinators and specialist assessors in understanding the current regulations and applying them confidently in real school and college settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEverything a SEND team needs in one working tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide combines detailed explanation with case studies, chapter summaries and frequently asked questions, so it works both as a reference guide and a day-to-day working tool. The 8th edition has been fully updated to reflect the strengthened whole-centre approach to access arrangements, the latest JCQ forms, and the increased importance of centre-based evidence, teacher feedback and a pupil's normal way of working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools and colleges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports whole-centre consistency across departments when identifying and evidencing access arrangements needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGives practical guidance on evidencing 25% extra time using centre-based evidence rather than test scores alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a fully updated list of assessment tests and subtests, with clearer guidance on how each may be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers supervised rest breaks, assistive technology, computer readers, scribes and word processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdds a new chapter on student voice and a fully updated chapter on access arrangements for candidates with English as an additional language (EAL).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pupils with SEND, the guide helps ensure that access arrangements decisions are built on genuine, evidenced need rather than guesswork, reflecting how a pupil normally works in lessons and assessments across the school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying online resource area has also been updated and expanded, giving centres, SENCOs, coordinators and assessors further practical resources to support the guidance in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8th edition is currently available to pre-order ahead of publication. Reserve your copy through The Dyslexia Shop and your school or college will have the fully updated guide as soon as it becomes available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patoss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57867782062462,"sku":"BK2590","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/20268thEDITIONBook-image-for-flyer-8th-ed.jpg?v=1787131812","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/access-arrangements-in-examinations-a-practical-guide-8th-ed","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}