Targeted exam prep for students with SEN

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Make sure pupils with additional needs get a fair shot

All students need to have equal access to exams. The principle behind good access arrangements is simple. You put arrangements in place to ensure that your SEND learners can access exams in their ‘normal way of working’. In this article, Rob Butler explains how to ensure that and prepare your students for the exam environment.

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