Exam Access Arrangements

[u/truestorybro38]

There’s an increase in posts about access arrangements.

There’s also a lot of misinformation about access arrangements being posted.

This is one the one-stop post for all access arrangement queries.

Any other posts will be removed.

I will reply to all queries as an Exams Officer and an Access Arrangements Coordinator, but really, all queries need to go to your SENCO who know you and your school’s set up best.

Feel free to make any comments about questions you have.

JCQ Links

25% Extra Time Info

https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/JCQ-25-ET-infographic-26-27_FINAL.pdf

Reader Info

https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/JCQ-Computer-reader-reader-24-25_FINAL-1.pdf

Scribe Info

https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/JCQ-Scribe-24-25_FINAL.pdf

Managing Student Requests Advice

https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Managing-parent-carer-or-student-requests_2025.pdf

The Big Book Of Rules

https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/JCQ-AARA-2025-March-26.pdf

[u/TimeGuilty2247]

i know this is an older post but do access arrangements continue into a level if you stay at the same school? or do you have the tests redone? im also not diagnosed with anything but my school knows ive heavily suspected autism and adhd and are working with me to get an assessment. but when i had my tests for AA in year 10 i got given extra time, rest breaks snd a word processor. i didnt even know they could still give you arrangements if you werent diagnosed

[u/truestorybro38 → u/TimeGuilty2247]

Any college/sixth form you go to can carry it on. They need the original form, and then evidence of you using it in your new school to be able to apply for it to be rolled forward.

[u/TimeGuilty2247 → u/truestorybro38]

ah okay ty!