The options available for access arrangements for exams are not completely meeting the needs that our pupils have. We would ideally need a 'colour overlay' tick box and a 'other' tick box. This would meet needs such as fidget toys, ear defenders, etc
I think an 'other' box would be no better than the current Access Arrangement free text box. There should be a tick-box for each separate arrangement, including fiddle toys, ear defenders, coloured overlay, coloured paper, squared paper, read-aloud, live reader, reading pen, separate invigilation, smaller room invigilation... current list is too restrictive. Add options that are centre-delegated, not just JCQ
Access Arrangements are currently being rewritten, new functionality and updated categories should be released ready for the next academic year.