Exams and access arrangements (deaf learners)

with BATOD

Presented on Tuesday, 28th January 2025

Content

  • Are you responsible for access arrangements in exams for deaf pupils?
  • Do you need a refresher on the topic?
  • Are you new to the topic and want to find out more?
  • Do you understand the role of Teachers of children and young people who are Deaf when it comes to Exam Access Arrangements?

BATOD and the Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) jointly presented this webinar on the topic of access arrangements for deaf pupils taking examinations.

This webinar included an overview of some key access arrangements including who carries out different roles relating to exams and the implications for practice across the four nations of the UK.

We discussed the role of BATOD in the modification of the language of examinations.

There were presentations and opportunities for questions throughout. Breakout rooms looked at Scotland-specific and Rest of UK to support discussions. A final panel wrapped up the session.

Target Audience

Teachers of Deaf children and young people responsible for (or interested in) access arrangements and for those new to the topic, class teachers, SENDCos, exam officers, CSWs, support officers, college staff and Parents of deaf children and young people.

Presenters

Teresa Quail, Qualified Teacher of Deaf children and young people & National Executive, BATOD.

Ruth Lawton, Qualified Teacher of Deaf children and young people, Telford and Wrekin.

Rachel O'Neill, Senior lecturer in Deaf education, University of Edinburgh (Lead on Language modifiers on behalf of Nicky Weightman).

Andy Owen, BSL/English interpreter/Senior CSW in FE.

Emma Fraser, Qualified Teacher of Deaf children and young people, NDCS.

Eilidh McQuarrie, Qualified Teacher of Deaf children and young people, Glasgow City (lead the breakout group for Scottish professionals).