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APC Renewal Made Clear: Refresh, Refocus, Renew in line with the new report format: SASC Authorised - 19 Jan 2026 to 19 Jan 2027: Patoss

APC Renewal Made Clear: Refresh, Refocus, Renew in line with the new report format: SASC Authorised - 19 Jan 2026 to 19 Jan 2027: Patoss
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Overview

  • Date(s)
    19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027
  • Cost
    £195.00
  • Provider
    Patoss
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    This course, presented by Armande Fryatt, is designed for qualified assessors seeking to renew their Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). It provides an update on current assessment principles, standards, and best practices, ensuring ongoing professional competence and compliance with SASC requirements. Participants will review the report formats, explore evidence-based assessment strategies, and demonstrate current capability through practical activities and reflection. Successful completion supports professional development in assessment best practice.

     
  • CPD credit hours
    5 hours
  • Course themes
    SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors, Support
  • Website
    https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Live-Webinars/apc-renewal-made-clear-refresh-refocus-renew-in-line-with-the-new-report-format-sasc-authorised/16225?OccId=22200)
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20251208-1586

Description

This comprehensive refresher course is designed to support assessors in successfully renewing their Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). It provides an up-to-date review of the key professional standards, assessment principles, and ethical guidelines required for maintaining competence and credibility in specialist assessment practice.

Across four structured hours—plus an additional half-hour on professional development documentation—the course systematically revisits all fifteen APC criteria. Participants will review confidentiality and ethical responsibilities, cognitive processing, and the selection of appropriate assessment materials. They will then consolidate their understanding of test administration, scoring, statistical interpretation, and data analysis.

Learning outcomes

Further sessions explore qualitative analysis, consistent and accurate reporting, diagnostic reasoning, and the identification of specific learning difficulties (SpLD). The final section focuses on making meaningful recommendations, considering accessibility, and reflecting on the wider impact of assessment.

The course concludes with practical guidance on completing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) log and avoiding common pitfalls during the renewal process—ensuring participants are fully prepared for successful APC renewal

Course prerequisites

Delegates should be level 7 qualified assessors

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