How it works

Schools and colleges differ in the assessment resources they hold and the way they organise their access arrangements processes.

V.A.S.E.N can accommodate different arrangements, subject to suitability and agreement before the assessment date.

Centre-provided materials

Where the school or college has appropriate assessment materials available, we can agree to work with those materials, provided they are suitable for the intended assessment and can be administered in accordance with the relevant requirements.

V.A.S.E.N-provided materials

Where the centre requires assessment materials to be supplied, this can be agreed in advance. The measures selected will depend on the assessment purpose, the learner's age and the evidence required.

Assessment planning

Before the visit, we confirm the materials to be used, the number of learners, the proposed schedule and the scope of reporting. This ensures that the assessment arrangements are clear to both parties.

Different schools and colleges require different levels of assessment and documentation. V.A.S.E.N therefore agrees the scope of each booking in advance.

Assessment and Report

This option covers the agreed assessment activity, scoring, interpretation and written assessment report.

Assessment, Report and Assessor Documentation

Where required, the service can also include completion of the relevant assessor sections of JCQ Form 8 or other applicable documentation, within the assessor's role and the agreed scope.

Comprehensive Assessment and Documentation Service

For centres seeking a more complete assessment and reporting process, a broader package can be agreed. This may include assessment, written reports and completion of the applicable assessor documentation, together with agreed administrative elements.

The precise scope will be established before the booking. Sections that require completion or confirmation by the SENCo or other authorised centre personnel remain the centre's responsibility.

For individual learners, small groups and larger cohorts requiring access arrangements assessment.

Sixth forms and colleges

For learners requiring assessment in connection with examination access arrangements.

SENCos and examinations officers

For planned assessment visits, reporting and relevant assessor documentation.

Individual and private candidates

Enquiries may be considered where the examination centre is involved in the process and the assessment can be undertaken in accordance with the applicable requirements.