This course is intended for SENCos and Access Arrangements Administrators who are responsible for coordinating Access Arrangements for General Qualifications in secondary schools and Further Education colleges. It is suitable for those new to the role as well as those who are experienced in coordinating Access Arrangements.
Communicate-ed run this course in partnership with our sister company Include-ed.
Please CLICK HERE to be taken to the Include-ed site for more information about the APAAC.
The APAAC Course covers different aspects of the coordination of Access Arrangements, in 3 different sections:
Section 1 Foundation: WHAT?
• What are Access Arrangements?
• What Access Arrangements are available for candidates?
Section 2 Identification: WHO?
• Who is eligible for Access Arrangements in our Centre?
Section 3 Application: HOW?
• How do we make these Access Arrangements available?
• How do we apply?
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The course tutors are Caroline Read, Lia Castiglione and
Caroline is one of the founders of Communicate-ed. She is a specialist teacher who has practical experience in all areas of the access arrangements process and trains for local authorities, universities and SEND services. Caroline has contributed to a range of publications, including academic journals. She has worked with a number of publishers to develop tests, and has been involved in various DfE and Ofqual training and policy projects. She was a member of the working party that established the Access Arrangements Online system. In 2024 Caroline was presented with a University of Roehampton Chancellor’s Alumni Award, for Innovation and Inspiration in her industry.
Lia has been teaching and supporting learners of all ages for over 30 years and in varying educational settings. She is a specialist teacher assessor who is highly experienced in all aspects of access arrangements, has held a current Assessment Practising Certificate since 2008 and regularly assesses in schools and colleges. An accomplished educational trainer, Lia is the co-creator of a postgraduate access arrangements assessor course and is the author of the Patoss/JCQ book, ‘Assessing the Need for Access Arrangements’. She works as an independent educational consultant through her company ‘Castiglione Consulting Ltd’.
Thank you for your interest in the Award of Proficiency in Access Arrangements Coordination (APAAC).
Communicate-ed run this course in partnership with our sister company Include-ed.
Please CLICK HERE to be taken to the Include-ed site for more information about the APAAC.
For full course details and booking please CLICK HERE
Thank you for your interest in the Award of Proficiency in Access Arrangements Coordination (APAAC).
Communicate-ed run this course in partnership with our sister company Include-ed.
Please CLICK HERE to be taken to the Include-ed site for more information about the APAAC.
For full course details and booking please CLICK HERE
For full course details and booking please CLICK HERE
