Access arrangements

​Some candidates may be entitled to certain concessions during their examinations known as Access Arrangements. Candidates who may be eligible for this support are identified by the SENDCo and undergo formalised testing. Access arrangements are specific to individual candidates and must be applied for well in advance of the main exam period starting. 

Candidates who have access arrangements may take their examination in a smaller room. This will be identified on their individual candidate timetable. It is the school’s practice to keep candidates with access arrangements in the same room for all of their exams where practically possible. 

Only candidates with approved Access Arrangement entitlements will be allowed to use approved technology, such as bilingual dictionary, a reader pen, laptop etc or have access to a reader/scribe to support them in the exam.

If you have questions relating to access arrangement entitlements or support, please contact sen@oakbankschool.co.uk