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Assessing for DSA and renewing your APC
One day
£150 (Professional Members £130)
London & Manchester
This one day course is for holders of AMBDA or a Level 7 qualification in specific learning difficulties who will assess using the new post-16 report format. The day will cover the new post-16 report format, what Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is, choosing tests for a DSA assessment, updated SASC guidance and renewing your APC. This course is suitable for delegates applying to any APC provider.
Assessing for Exam Access Arrangements
One day
£150 (Associate Members- AMBDA £130)
London
This one day SASC accredited course is aimed at those new to assessing for Exam Access Arrangements, for holders of AMBDA or a Level 7 course in specific learning difficulties who want to update their knowledge in assessing for Exam Access Arrangements. The course will cover how specific learning difficulties impact learners in exams and the ways in which access arrangements can meet individual needs. Professional Members please contact us for a discounted fee.
Complex Profiles – becoming a confident & competent assessor
One day
£150 (Professional Members £130)
London & Manchester
This one day SASC accredited course is aimed at holders of a Level 7 qualification who want to improve confidence in assessing and understanding diagnostic profiles which are not clear, or are more complex. Delegates can supply thumbnail sketches of recent assessments to discuss. The day includes collecting background information & the importance of qualitative information, new guidance on report writing from SASC and how to implement it, and selection of suitable tests.
Psychometric assessment and statistics in context: An advanced refresher course for practitioners
One day
£150 (Professional Member £130)
London & Manchester
This one day SASC accredited training course is for Specialist Assessors and is designed to develop competence and increase confidence in the selection and application of psychometric tests, statistical analyses, interpretation and communication of results within the constraints of the dynamic educational setting. This advanced refresher course is aimed at Teachers who are conversant with and experienced in the application, analyses and interpretation of psychometric tests. Professional members please contact us for a discounted fee.
Introducing the new Report Format for Pre-16 and Renewing your APC
One day
£150 (Professional Members £130)
London & Manchester
This one day course includes changes to the report formats issued by SASC recently introduced and for use from 1st July 2019. We will look at the pre-16 format and the changes from the original format. We will discuss the new guidance document that accompanies the revised format and the implications for specialist assessors. It will also cover tips and hints for a successful APC renewal.