Patoss LIVE virtual Access Arrangements conference 2026-27: Ensuring clarity, confidence and consistency in Access Arrangements: SASC Authorised - 10 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2027

Patoss LIVE virtual Access Arrangements conference 2026-27: Ensuring clarity, confidence and consistency in Access Arrangements: SASC Authorised - 10 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2027

Overview

  • Date(s)
    10 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2027
  • Cost
    £95.00
  • Provider
    Patoss
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    Ensuring clarity, confidence and consistency in Access Arrangements

    Join the Patoss AAA team, Jan Brook, Julie Pettitt and Mel Strachan, alongside Armande Fryatt (APC Team Lead) and a range of expert guest speakers, for our first-ever fully live virtual Access Arrangements conference.

    This interactive, practitioner-led event is designed to give you everything you need to implement the 2026–27 JCQ regulations with confidence, combining expert input, practical guidance and opportunities to engage, ask questions and reflect on your own setting.

  • CPD credit hours
    5 hours
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors, Support
  • Website
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20260826-1745

Description

This full‑day online conference is designed for SENCOs, specialist assessors, exams officers, Access Arrangements Coordinators (AACs) and senior leaders involved in the planning and delivery of Access Arrangements.

Delivered by experienced practitioners, the conference focuses on both:

The principles underpinning Access Arrangements, and

The practical realities of implementing them effectively in schools

Learning outcomes

Across a mix of keynotes, workshops and interactive sessions, delegates will explore:

The core principles of Access Arrangements

The most recent updates and emerging issues for 2026–27

Best practice in identifying need and evidencing normal way of working

Approaches to “recharging your battery” with appropriate psychometric tests

Practical implementation in exams

The role of assistive technology and digital tools

Real-life case studies and problem-solving

Opportunities to ask questions and share experiences

Course prerequisites

this course is for: SENCOs, specialist assessors, exams officers, SEND leaders, and anyone involved in the planning, evidencing or delivery of Access Arrangements, Access Arrangements Coordinators (AAC) .