Assessment Arrangements Patricia McDonald Patricia.McDonald@sqa.org.uk 0345 213 5558 Annette Foulcer Annette.foulcer@sqa.org.uk 0345 213 5559

Key Messages Assessment Arrangements requests (AAR) deadlines and submission data Adapted Question Papers – Deadlines Copy of AAR System Report (showing which candidates are to have which assessment arrangements) for Chief invigilator

Roles and Responsibilities Quality Assurance: Roles and Responsibilities All centres must have an effective internal quality assurance process for the provision of assessment arrangements SQA audits centres’ quality assurance processes

Internal Quality Assurance Documented evidence of E1 The verification meeting E2 Confirmation from the candidate that they have agreed to the assessment arrangements E3 The disability /additional support need and how this generally affects the learning and teaching situation E4 The need for current support, how it is met and how it relates to the arrangements requested E5 That varying needs across subjects have been taken into account E6 Particular adjustments E7 System for the management of SQA assessment arrangements which is supported by senior management.

Current Work Revising guidance on the use of ICT and digital question papers Revising guidance on assessment arrangements for deaf candidates and for candidates with visual impairment