RNIB/VIEW update day on test and exam access arrangements

Date/Time
Date(s) - 16/01/2018
9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location
RNIB

Categories

• Networking event

This day will help you to update your knowledge and understanding of  access arrangements for National Curriculum tests, GCSE and A level exams, and to understand the implications for children and young people with vision impairment.

Date: Tuesday 16 January 2018

Venue: RNIB, 105, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9N

Book now

The cost of this event is £30 for VIEW members, including refreshments and a sandwich lunch

If you would like to attend, please download the booking form and return to michelle.broadhurst@rnib.org.uk.

• RNIB/VIEW update day on test and exam access arrangements: booking form (Word, 160KB)
• RNIB/VIEW update day on test and exam access arrangements: programme (Word, 163KB)

Speakers

1. Representatives from the Standards and Testing Agency
2. Sue Barnbrook, Senior Manager – AQA
3. Simon Kerrigan – QTVI Tapton School Sheffield; preparing for exams and exam calendar

Programme

9.30am      Registration and coffee

10am         Welcome Lindsay Voice, RNIB

10.15am    National Curriculum tests:

• Overview of access arrangements
• Modified papers

Standards and Testing Agency

11.30am    Break

11.45am    General qualifications:

• Overview of changes to JCQ access arrangement requirements
• Modified paper production

Sue Barnbrook, Special Requirements Manager – AQA

1pm            Lunch (provided)

1.45pm      Preparing for Exams, the Exam calendar Simon Kerrigan, QTVI Tapton School, Sheffield

2.30pm      Tea

2.45pm      Open discussion

3.30pm      Close