Access Arrangements Refresher Course for 2026/2027: Half Day Virtual Conference - 22 Sep 2026: Communicate-ed
Overview
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Date(s)22 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2026
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Cost£110.00
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ProviderCommunicate-ed
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Delivery typeFace-to-Face
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Course levelAdvanced
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Course summary
We invite you to join us for a refresher course on Access Arrangements which will cover the JCQ regulations for 2026/2027.
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CPD credit hours3 hours
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Course themesReviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
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AudienceAssessors, Support, Assessment centres, Training institutions
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Website
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SASC CodeSASC-20260521-1710
Description
**Please note this conference is not in person, it will be delivered via our virtual conference platform**
- Rationale for Access Arrangements
- Types of Access Arrangement
- Applying for arrangements
- Roles, responsibilities and systems
- Completion of JCQ Forms
- Discussion
- Brief Q & A Session
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be able to:
- Understand the principles of assessment
- Select appropriate tests
- Understand the JCQ rationale for Access Arrangements
- Describe the range of Access Arrangements available
- Apply for Access Arrangements online
- Explain the criteria and evidence needed for each arrangement
- Select potential candidates
- Interpret standardised scores in the light of current JCQ regulations
- Interpret standardised scores in the light of candidate needs
Course prerequisites
This is not a basic course and will assume a level of knowledge and experience. Attendees must confirm that they have a good working knowledge of the JCQ regulations and procedures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for this course?
See: https://www.communicate-ed.org.uk/courses/the-communicate-ed-conference-2026/
I can't make the date for this course - can you help?
See:
https://www.communicate-ed.org.uk/courses/the-communicate-ed-conference-2026/
for an on-demand online version of this course.