Schools
Exam Access Arrangements for Schools
Assessment evidence and practical recommendations to support schools and examination centres.
Specialist exam-access assessment
Kim is a Level 7 qualified specialist in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), with a specialism in dyslexia, and an Exam Access Arrangements assessor. With over 12 years’ experience working with schools, Kim supports SENCos, families and students to understand assessment needs and explore appropriate exam access arrangements.
Working in partnership with your school
Dyslexiam works directly with schools across Devon, Somerset, and Birmingham as well as offering remote assessment services. Support is tailored to your school's requirements and may include individual assessments or assessment sessions for groups of students.
Kim works with SENCos and Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) coordinators to discuss students’ needs, identify appropriate assessment requirements and provide relevant assessment evidence.
What the service includes
- Individual assessments or agreed assessment sessions for groups of students.
- Assessment findings and practical recommendations to support consideration of appropriate exam access arrangements.
- Completion of relevant JCQ documentation, including Form 8 sections where applicable.
- Communication and email support for SENCos and EAA coordinators.
- Remote or on-site assessment options, subject to the agreed arrangements.
Assessments and documentation are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements and guidance for the relevant examination series.
The school or examination centre remains responsible for determining, applying for and implementing access arrangements in line with the relevant regulations. Assessment findings and recommendations do not guarantee approval.
Discuss your school’s requirements
Every school has different needs. Contact Kim to discuss your students, preferred assessment arrangements and available packages. The scope of the service and the fee will be agreed before booking.
Discuss your school’s requirements →What happens next?
- Get in touch with Kim to explain your school's, family's or student's requirements.
- Discuss the available assessment options and any existing reports or documentation.
- Agree the scope of the assessment, format and fee before proceeding.
- Complete the agreed assessment and receive the relevant findings and documentation.