Training
Lia offers JCQ access arrangements training and CPD for professionals involved in the access arrangements process, including assessors, SENCos and Access Arrangements Coordinators, and teaching and support staff.
Training is delivered through Castiglione Consulting Ltd, as well as in partnership with professional organisations and educational training providers.
Courses cover all aspects of access arrangements, including JCQ regulations, standardised assessment and test use, evidence requirements, decision-making, and inspection readiness.
Whether you are looking to deepen professional expertise, build staff confidence, or ensure compliance with current standards, Lia would be pleased to support you.
Training is available through pre-recorded online courses, live online webinars and in-person face-to-face training. Flexible and tailored options are available to meet the needs of individual schools, colleges, MATs and organisations.
See below for an overview of training formats, then visit the Training and Events page for full details and booking information.
Training on Access Arrangements and Assessment
On-Demand and Pre-Recorded Webinars
These courses offer complete flexibility and can be accessed over an extended period once purchased, allowing you to engage with the content at a time that suits you. Please see the Training and Events page for current options.
Live webinars enable real-time interaction and discussion, with the added benefit of access to a recording for a limited period after the event. Please see the Training and Events page for upcoming dates
In-person courses provide valuable opportunities for professional discussion, shared problem-solving and networking. Lia delivers annual access arrangements update training in a range of UK locations. Please see the Training and Events page for details.
All courses can be delivered as in-house training at your venue or as a live online webinar for your staff. In addition, bespoke training can be designed to meet specific needs, policies or priorities within your setting. Please contact Lia to discuss your requirements.
CPD Training Options
Castiglione Consulting also provides access arrangements training for subject teachers and wider school staff, commissioned by schools, colleges and education providers.
These sessions focus on:
understanding access arrangements and the normal way of working
recognising when access arrangements may be needed
providing meaningful and compliant teacher feedback
understanding the role of teaching staff in evidence gathering and inspection readiness
This training supports schools to build whole-staff understanding and consistency in access arrangements practice.
Training for Teachers and Wider School Staff
Parent Information Sessions (School-Commissioned)
Parent information sessions are available for schools and colleges.
These sessions are designed to:
explain what access arrangements are, and what they are not
clarify the evidence requirements and decision-making process
manage expectations and reduce misunderstandings
support constructive dialogue between schools and families
Sessions are delivered on behalf of the school or college and are not offered to individual parents.
SASC Authorised CPD Provider
Castiglione Consulting Ltd is a SASC Authorised CPD Provider.
This recognition reflects Lia’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based professional development for specialist teacher assessors and education professionals involved in access arrangements.
Level 7 Access Arrangements Assessor qualification
Lia delivers the PAPAA course through the Live and Hybrid course delivery options.
Successful completion of the course leads to a qualification in assessing for access arrangements.
Further details, including course dates, can be found on the Include-ed website via the link above.
Qualification course
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