[SENco-forum] sixth form assessment policy

Depends on the report.  Some colleges use Quick Scan and the first
assessment is only 10 minutes long and prints an A4 page of learning style
and other recommendations ( if any).  If it flags dyslexic tendencies then
it usually says the student must book to take the 2-3 hour assessment.  This
gives a good report with percentages Under 20 20-40 40 -85   85-100% (I
think) and shows areas of strengths & weakness in various tasks like
writing, processing etc.,  This would show if the student has dyslexia or
what areas need exam concessions.

Sadly high IQ dyslexics do not show up until they are under pressure having
relied on their IQ for the quick absorption of strategies to manage thus far
(6th form).  My eldest has just been picked up by EP at her university.  The
lateness here in part due to her denial!  I have 3 others with SpLD and she
thought because she was at Grammar then she was too smart to have problems.
Dyslexic tendencies showed on her Quick scan and in the fuller one as most
test 85-100% and writing/processing (snowflakes) at 20%.  At school it
showed in the A's for verbal input and D's for homework but teachers never
made the connection and thought she was bright & lazy. She has chronic
organisational problems making it really difficult to get the 5 hours of
support she has now been allocated. The university have been very
understanding.

As a policy I would link to a college and use their Quickscan (or similar)
to rule out all SpLD and then support those with SpLD or any with
writing/processing issues by putting in place the support or ICT to maximise
appropriate exam concessions.

Sharon T.