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What does Jcq stand for?

The Joint Council for Qualifications
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) is the single voice for its member awarding bodies.

What is the role of the JCQ?

The role of the JCQ The JCQ represents the collective view of its member Awarding Bodies. We aim to reduce the administrative burden on schools by developing common guidance and regulations for the exam system.

What is a Form 8 assessment?

Form 8. Profile of learning difficulties. Application for access arrangements. This form must only be used for candidates with learning difficulties who are not subject to a current EHCP or Statement of Special Educational Needs or those requiring a Language Modifier.

What is Jcq education?

The Joint Council for Qualifications is a membership organisation comprising the eight largest providers of qualifications in the UK. The JCQ provides a single voice for its members on issues of examination administration and, when appropriate, qualification and wider education policy.

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Is Aqa part of Jcq?

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) is a community interest company acting as a single voice for the eight largest qualification providers in the United Kingdom offering GCSE, GCE, Scottish Highers and vocationally related qualifications: AQA, CCEA, City & Guilds, Edexcel, NCFE, OCR, SQA and WJEC.

How do I get access arrangements?

How to Apply

  1. Login to MySis.
  2. Navigate to the Disability and Dyslexia Service Page (within MySis)
  3. Click on the “Request Examination Access Arrangements” link.
  4. Complete and submit the form, attaching medical evidence as required.
  5. Look out for emails from us regarding your application, in case we contact you with queries.

What is a Form 8 school?

A Form 8 is the document required to apply for AAs, it must be hand signed by someone qualified to do so and be in date. Be wary about AAs that have been written into an EHCP. The SENCo or Specialist Assessor will still need to ensure that these are appropriate and write a statement confirming this.

How do you qualify for a reader in exams?

A reader: Readers can be used for candidates who have visual impairments or a disability that affects their ability to read accurately themselves. In an exam that assesses reading ability a human reader is not allowed.

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Can teachers invigilate exams?

Teachers may also be required to invigilate internal examinations and tests where these take place during their normal timetabled teaching time. However, if a school reorganises the timetable for ‘mock’ examinations to replicate the external examination process then teachers should not be required to invigilate.

Can you chew gum in your Gcses?

Chewing gum and any other food is not allowed. ANY MISCONDUCT IN AN EXAMINATION ROOM WILL BE REPORTED TO THE APPROPRIATE EXAMINATION BOARD. THIS MAY RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THAT EXAMINATION AND ALSO ANY OTHER EXAMINATIONS YOU MAY TAKE!

Who can assess for exam access arrangements?

If you are aware your child is likely to need Exam Access Arrangements draw the school’s attention to this during year 9. Candidates will need to be assessed by the school or college’s assessor with the standardised testing materials to see whether they qualify.

What tests can be used for access arrangements?

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They do not publish a recommended list of tests for exam access arrangements, as there are many different options….These include:

  • Untimed, single word reading.
  • Reading comprehension of text or sentences.
  • Text Reading Speed (measures of reading fluency can be used)
  • Spelling.

What is jcjcq/AA/LD form 8?

JCQ/AA/LD Form 8 Profile of learning difficulties Application for access arrangements This form must only be used for candidates with learning difficulties who are not subject to a current EHCP or Statement of Special Educational Needs or those requiring a L anguage

What are the different types of WJEC qualifications?

Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, FSMQ, GCE, GCSE, OCR Level 3 Certificates, WJEC Level 1, Level 2 General qualifications, WJEC Level 1, Level 2 Vocational qualifications and WJEC Level 3 Applied qualifications. This form must

What are the different types of aqaqa qualifications?

AQA Applied General qualifications, AQA Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Technical qualifications, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, FSMQ, GCE, GCSE, OCR Level 3 Certificates, WJEC Level 1, Level 2 General qualifications, WJEC Level 1, Level 2 Vocational qualifications and WJEC Level 3 Applied qualifications.