The SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC)

SASC are releasing new guidance today for assessors on the use of remote assessment in the identification of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).

The guidance sets out professional standards and practical recommendations for assessors, addressing issues such as safeguarding, ethics, test selection, assessment environments, training requirements, and client agreements.

26 October 2026

Could you help support the SASC Board by fulfilling one of these 2 vital roles?:

1. Deputy Chair of SASC
2. SASC Research Advisor

19 October 2026

The three Professional Bodies have opened APEL (Assessment of Prior Experience and Learning) routes for experienced assessors of maths learning difficulties/dyscalculia who hold an APC (Assessment Practising Certificate).



23 June 2026

SASC have released guidance for assessors on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications (e.g. Chat GP, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) in Specific Learning Difficulties assessments.

23 June 2026

STEC has published guidance for the Basic Number Screening Test 5th Edition (BNST5).

21 May 2026

Following further consultation, STEC have updated their guidance on WJ V. This guidance (May 2026) replaces that of March 2026.

14 May 2026