Accessing Exams and Assessments

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  • Provide a large desk and mains socket for assistive technology.

  • Arrange printouts for word-processed answers to support accessible responses.

  • Coordinate staffing and timing for braille transcription to ensure timely and accurate exam preparation.

  • Use tactile equipment (e.g., Bumpons, Wikki Stix, pin boards) to support access to diagrams and spatial tasks.

  • Ensure appropriate lighting and space in the exam room to reduce visual strain and supports focus.

  • Develop contingency plans for assistive technology failure to maintain access and reduce stress during exams.

Resource Description Pricing Stage
Large print maths equipment Web Page - Guidance (maths) Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Access to exams and tests | RNIB Web Page Information for practitioners Free Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Thick/dark lined exercise books Resources for CYP who are partially sighted Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
AQA: AQA | Resources | Past Papers & AQA Mark Schemes AQA Past papers Free Secondary, Post 16
Edexcel: Modified papers | Pearson qualifications Edexcel Modified papers Free Secondary, Post 16
OCR: Past paper policy OCR Past Papers Free Secondary, Post 16
STA:Maths Key stage 2 tests: 2024 mathematics test modified materials - GOV.UK KS2 Maths Adapted past papers Free Primary
English: Key stage 2 tests: 2023 English reading test modified materials - GOV.UK KS2 English Adapted Past Papers Free Primary