Jan
1

Assessing for Extra Time – Test Choices and Procedures 2025/26: SASC Authorised

In this course, Lia provides detailed information about the evidence requirements for extra time in line with the 2025-26 JCQ regulations. She discusses tests covering the evidence requirements for extra time, their use within an access arrangements assessment, and how scores are recorded on Form 8. 

£74 (member)/£87 (non-member)

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Jan
1

All about the JCQ Forms 2025/26: SASC Authorised

In this Patoss course, Lia discusses in detail each of the JCQ forms, including the changes for the 2025-26 academic year to ensure that delegates’ knowledge is completely up to date. A range of scenarios will be covered with case study examples to demonstrate which form should be used, how it is completed and the accompanying evidence that is required.

£57 (member)/£68 (non-member)

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Jan
1

Access Arrangements for Students Retaking Exams or Moving From GCSE to A level Study: SASC Authorised

This Patoss course provides comprehensive information on the procedures and paperwork required for learners who are retaking examinations and those who are moving from GCSE (and other Level 2 qualifications) to A level (an d other Level 3 qualifications) study.

£49 (member)/£59 (non-member)

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Jan
1

Access Arrangements Update for the 2025-26 JCQ Regulations: SASC Authorised

For those with a working knowledge of access arrangements, this annual update course from Patoss covers the changes to the JCQ regulations for the new academic year. Lia Castiglione and Nick Lait discuss the changes in detail, providing examples of in-practice scenarios.

£99 (Patoss member)/£117 (non-member)

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Jan
1

Introduction to the JCQ Changes 2025-26

This free webinar introduces the changes to the JCQ documentation for Access Arrangements: Access Arrangements an Reasonable Adjustments (AARA). It is not a comprehensive update, and is therefore ideally accessed before attending a more in-depth session.

The ‘Introduction to the JCQ Changes 2025-26 webinar is ideally accessed before attending a more in depth course refreshing your knowledge of the regulations more completely.

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Jan
1

Applying the results from the Tests of Dyslexia (TOD™) to Access Arrangements: SASC Authorised

In this Patoss course, Lia will guide you through the TOD™, mapping its various tests and composites to the JCQ assessment criteria for access arrangements. A variety of handouts accompany the course to summarise the information presented and to demonstrate how TOD results can be used and recorded.

£31 (member)/£37 (non-member)

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Jan
1

Supporting professional practice in access arrangements using the publication. ‘Assessing the Need for Access Arrangements in Examinations, 7th Edition.’

This Patoss webinar discusses how information contained with the 7th edition book and its online resources can be used to support professional practice in exam access arrangements.

£47 (member)/£56 (non-member)

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Jan
1

How to Conduct a Remote Online Diagnostic Assessment

This webinar, presented by Lia Castiglione on behalf of Patoss, provides assessors with valuable information and guidance on carrying out remote diagnostic assessments using digital resources and an online platform. The course provides 2 hours SASC authorised CPD.

£62 (member)/£74 (non-member)

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Jan
1

Including Examination Access Arrangements in Diagnostic Assessment Reports

This webinar, presented by Lia Castiglione on behalf of Praxis, explores appropriate ways of capturing examination access arrangements in a diagnostic assessment report.

Aims: To explore best practice in diagnostic assessment report writing to include Examination Access Arrangements in Recommendations

Objectives: By the end of the session, assessors will be able to:
- Present EAA recommendations in an appropriate way in diagnostic reports
- Understand the assessor’s role within the access arrangements process
- Ensure that they work within the JCQ regulations when including access arrangements in a diagnostic assessment

£48

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Jan
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Including Access Arrangements Recommendations in the new SASC SpLD Report Format - SASC Authorised

Available from 1st November 2025, this one-hour session from Positive Dyslexia provides assessors with clear, practical guidance on how to integrate access arrangement recommendations into diagnostic assessment reports in line with the new SASC report format and the 2025–26 JCQ regulations.
The webinar covers the purpose of access arrangements, the assessor’s role within the JCQ process, and the principles of evidence-based recommendations.

Delegates will explore how to link assessment results to specific arrangements, ensure recommendations are compliant with JCQ regulations, and reflect the candidate’s normal way of working. Examples will be used to illustrate best practice and help assessors with phrasing and structuring recommendations within their reports.

£40

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