Exam Access Arrangements SHC

At Shooters Hill Sixthform College we start the exam access process as soon as the students start the new academic year. On receiving a referral, the exam access team will invite each student to come for an assessment. (Students with EHCPs will not require assessment but will need to confirm their exam access and sign a data protection form.)  All staff who teach/support the student will be notified of the invite. Each student will receive three opportunities to attend. This assessment includes gathering a picture of their needs, their history i.e., if they have previously had exam access and if they have received a diagnosis. We typically will prioritise those who have had exam access in the past; however, if the teacher shows that the arrangements requested are their normal way of working then this will help to confirm that this is an appropriate reasonable adjustment.