Specialist SEND Assessments & Access Arrangements Across the UK

Professional assessment. Clear reporting. Specialist educational expertise.

V.A.S.E.N Access Arrangements provides specialist assessment services to schools, colleges and individual learners requiring assessment in connection with examination access arrangements.

We undertake appropriate standardised assessments, interpret findings and prepare clear written assessment reports and relevant assessor documentation, where applicable, to support the consideration of access arrangements in accordance with the relevant requirements.

Our approach combines specialist assessment expertise with extensive experience in teaching, SEND and inclusion, ensuring that assessment findings are interpreted within the context of the learner's educational profile and normal way of working.

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June 2027 Access Arrangements

Key JCQ deadlines — Summer 2027

31 January 2027
Modified papers deadline

21 March 2027
General Access Arrangements deadline

Schools should allow sufficient time before these deadlines for assessment, evidence gathering, review of normal way of working and internal processing.

About V.A.S.E.N Access Arrangements

A Professional Assessment Service Built Around Your Centre's Needs

Organising access arrangements assessments requires careful planning, appropriate assessment materials, accurate recording and clear reporting.

V.A.S.E.N Access Arrangements provides a flexible assessment service designed to work with your school's or college's existing processes.

We undertake face-to-face, paper-based assessments at your premises. Depending on your requirements, we can work with suitable assessment materials supplied by your centre or agree to provide the necessary materials.

You can commission assessment and reporting, relevant assessor documentation, or a broader agreed service covering these elements.

Our approach is practical and organised, with the scope of work, assessment schedule and reporting requirements agreed before the visit.

Our Services — Three Main Options

Assessment Services to Suit Your Requirements

Access Arrangements Assessment

Face-to-face, paper-based assessments undertaken at your school or college. Suitable for centres arranging assessments for individual learners or groups.

Assessment and Written Reporting

Assessment results are scored and interpreted, with individual written reports prepared according to the service agreed with your centre.

Assessor Documentation and Reporting Support

Where commissioned and applicable, the service can include completion of relevant assessor sections of JCQ documentation, alongside assessment and reporting. Centre-specific sections and responsibilities remain with the school or college.

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How It Works — From Enquiry to Report

A Clear, Planned Process

1. Discuss Your Requirements

Tell us how many learners require assessment, the intended assessment dates and what your centre needs from the service.

2. Agree the Assessment Plan

We confirm the proposed schedule, assessment materials, reporting requirements and scope of work before the visit.

3. Assessment at Your Centre

Assessments take place face-to-face at your school or college, using agreed paper-based assessment materials.

4. Receive the Agreed Documentation

Following the assessments, results are scored and interpreted, and the agreed reports and applicable assessor documentation are prepared.

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Flexible Assessment Arrangements

Working With Your Centre's Existing Resources

Every school and college has its own assessment resources, referral processes and administrative arrangements.

V.A.S.E.N can work with suitable assessment materials held by your centre or, by prior agreement, provide appropriate materials for the assessments commissioned.

Before the assessment date, we clarify:

The number of learners and the purpose of each referral.
The assessment materials to be used.
The assessment timetable and room arrangements.
Whether individual written reports are required.
Whether applicable assessor documentation is included.
The agreed reporting and completion deadlines.

This helps your centre plan ahead and ensures that both parties understand what the booking includes.

Who We Work With

Supporting Schools and Colleges With Access Arrangements Assessment

V.A.S.E.N Access Arrangements works with:

Schools and academies arranging assessments for learners across relevant year groups.
Sixth forms and colleges preparing learners for examinations.
SENCos and inclusion teams coordinating assessment referrals and supporting evidence.
Examinations officers and centre staff planning assessment visits and documentation.
Individual or private candidates, where the necessary examination-centre involvement and applicable requirements can be met.

Whether you are planning a single assessment or coordinating a larger cohort, we can discuss your requirements and establish whether the service is suitable.

Professional and Centre-Focused

Clear Assessment, Reporting and Responsibilities

We understand the importance of accurate assessment records, clear written reporting and effective coordination with the school or college.

Each booking is agreed in advance, including the assessment scope, materials, timetable and documentation to be provided.

Access arrangements are subject to the applicable examination regulations and the evidence required for each candidate. The school or college retains responsibility for centre-specific evidence, applications and decisions under the relevant JCQ requirements.

V.A.S.E.N provides the agreed assessment service and relevant assessor documentation within the scope of the booking.

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