Exam access arrangements for children with no SEN
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:07 am
Hi
Sorry for the long-winded subject but after a bit of advice. Dd is a very young yr 4. She is achieving very well at school and has very high RA / CATs etc (in many ways they exceed those of her brother). She does however suffer from very extreme anxiety in unknown situations although school have been working with her on this. Her teacher has suggested that it may be an idea for her to take things like optional SATs in a room by herself and I agree this would make her a lot happier.
Has anyone any experience / knowledge of getting this sort of access arrangement granted for a non SEN child with regards to the 11+ and year 6 SATs (she will be taking their new fangled replacements).
Also any advice on how to help her feel more comfortable in unknown situations? It goes way beyond normal levels of anxiety and whilst not a panic attack shares some similar characteristics.
Thank you
Sorry for the long-winded subject but after a bit of advice. Dd is a very young yr 4. She is achieving very well at school and has very high RA / CATs etc (in many ways they exceed those of her brother). She does however suffer from very extreme anxiety in unknown situations although school have been working with her on this. Her teacher has suggested that it may be an idea for her to take things like optional SATs in a room by herself and I agree this would make her a lot happier.
Has anyone any experience / knowledge of getting this sort of access arrangement granted for a non SEN child with regards to the 11+ and year 6 SATs (she will be taking their new fangled replacements).
Also any advice on how to help her feel more comfortable in unknown situations? It goes way beyond normal levels of anxiety and whilst not a panic attack shares some similar characteristics.
Thank you