I am a qualified teacher who has over thirty years’ experience in assessing for specific learning difficulties.
I administer full diagnostic assessments as well as shorter assessments to complete the JCQ's Form 8, looking for qualifying scores for access arrangements in examinations including GCSEs and A Levels, such as extra time and scribes. I can provide training on the latest JCQ Updates for SENCos, Access Arrangements Administrators, SEN departments, Heads of Centre and Senior Leadership Teams, and assessors either individually or in groups.
I have held an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) since they were first introduced in 2005 and this has been updated every three years. My details can be found on The SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC) website under Find an Assessor.
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) is a UK-based community interest company that represents eight major qualification providers, including AQA, CCEA, City & Guilds, Edexcel, NCFE, OCR, SQA, and WJEC. It acts as a unified voice for these organizations, overseeing standards for GCSE, GCE, Scottish Highers, and vocational qualifications. JCQ ensures consistent examination administration, monitors invigilation, and supports examination officers. It’s distinct from Ofqual, which regulates and accredits exam boards.
I have been assessing for the JCQ and the previous JCGQ since 1990 And over the past 35 years I have provided training for schools, colleges, universities, training providers and professional organisations on a variety of subjects.
SASC is a standard-setting group which promotes good practice and monitors standards for SpLD assessors and practitioners.
SASC maintains the national register of qualified, specialist teacher assessors holding a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). The register can be searched by the name of the assessor or their APC Code. The Awarding Body that has issued their APC is also shown.