“A detailed assessment of need should ensure that the full range of an individual's needs are identified,
not simply the primary need.”
(SEND Code of Practice, 2015, 6.27)
We offer two types of assessment:
The diagnostic assessment is a detailed 360-degree analysis of the pupil's strengths and weaknesses and usually takes 2 1/2 - 3hours. Fully nationally standardised and norm-referenced tests are used and the specialist assessor is qualified to Level 7 in specialist assessment and registered with the British Psychological Society.
All assessments meet the requirements set out by PATOSS and the DfE.
Following assessment, the detailed report provides a holistic profile of strengths and areas to develop in addition to recommendations for support and additional intervention.
These assessments are also suitable for exam access arrangements applications and applications for an EHCP.
These assessments are particularly suitable as update assessments for application for exam access arrangements in examinations, but can be used as evidence of ongoing need or to demonstrate progress over time.
Up to 5 short assessments can be conducted in one whole day, each assessment takes between 1 - 1.5 hours each. They all comply with current JCQ Regulations and are suitable for application for exam access arrangements for:
Where necessary, assessments are suitable for application for exam access arrangements, such as GCSE, A Level, BTec Diploma and Functional Skills.
In order to comply with JCQ Regulations, the school or college must complete the required Form 8 Part 1 before the assessment and the specialist assessor completes Part 2 after the assessment has taken place.
Where a diagnostic assessment has taken place, the report can be used as supporting evidence in addition to the Form 8.
