Course Overview
This Access Arrangements for the Primary Phase course is designed to support staff working in primary settings with the effective identification, application, and implementation of access arrangements. The training provides up-to-date guidance in line with current statutory and assessment requirements, alongside practical strategies to ensure pupils are appropriately supported. It also focuses on preparing pupils to access assessments confidently by embedding supportive approaches into everyday classroom practice.
Why Attend?
Access arrangements in the primary phase play a key role in ensuring equity and inclusion in assessments. This course will support you to understand current requirements, apply arrangements appropriately, and build staff confidence in supporting pupils effectively. It will also help ensure that arrangements are part of normal classroom practice and truly meet pupils’ needs.
What will it cover?
- Overview of current guidance and requirements for access arrangements in primary settings
- Identifying pupils who may require access arrangements
- Gathering appropriate evidence to support applications
- Embedding access arrangements into normal classroom practice
- Supporting pupils to develop confidence and independence in assessments
- Practical strategies to prepare pupils for statutory assessments (e.g. KS1/KS2)
- Ensuring inclusive and equitable assessment experiences
- Opportunities for questions and clarification
Who should attend?
- Primary SENDCOs and Assistant SENDCOs
- Senior leaders in primary schools
- Class teachers across KS1 and KS2
- Teaching assistants and learning support staff
- Assessment leads in primary settings
Course frequency
This course is delivered periodically to reflect updates to statutory assessment guidance and to support ongoing best practice within primary settings.
Cost
All costs are subject to VAT. Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur costs. All cancellations must be completed online at www.sil-ltd.co.uk at least 48 hours in advance.
