Access Arrangements - Readers in Exams - How they can RADICALLY improve candidates grades

More helpful information can be found at https://www.achievenow.org.uk/improve... Students with dyslexia are disadvantaged by our current exam system. For more information see https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/... From 1 September 2019 , the JCQ year have made it more straightforward for dyslexics to get a reader/computer reader for exams. For more information see https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news/j... Previously, a candidate with learning difficulties would have been required to sit an age appropriate, nationally standardised and up to date assessment and achieve a below average standardised score of 84 or less relating to reading accuracy, reading comprehension or reading speed. This is no longer required. The SENCo now simply produces a short concise file note which confirms the nature of the candidate’s impairment, the consequential need for a reader and that a reader reflects the candidate’s current and normal way of working within the centre. This is fantastic news! I am super grateful that the British Dyslexia Association worked with the JCQ to make this helpful amendment. Computer readers can be used for all GCSE’s including English Language. Having the same comprehension text reads aloud by a computer reader is independent work and is therefore allowed.