Thread by @mssfax

2020 brings a *crucial* change to JCQ Access Arrangements regs. Also, there's some misunderstanding about what is/isn't allowed. A (very boring) thread, including refs:
1. A Form 8 is no longer required for use of a reader. This means that a child does not need to fall below

... standardised scores(s) to qualify for a reader. It just needs to be the usual way of working. Such evidence can come from mock exams, or evidence of a child being read to in class.
2. Not a change but important - no formal evidence is needed for use of a word processor /2

...which is important because if your students would benefit from this way of working, then remember that it's legit, above-board, and a mode to which they're entitled.
3. Reading pens and coloured overlays (I know, I know) require no formal evidence. This is not new but /3

a few years ago, we had an over-zealous invigilator remove them from our students. Yes, overlays. True story.
4. One for #TeamEnglish @Team_English1 - readers (human ones!) are allowed for the extract and the Q of English Literature, but not Language. /4

5. Oh & lastly because it's a personal irritation, EOs are allowed to release the papers to teachers after the published finish time of the exam. Not 24 hours. Not one hour. Just after the exam. Ugh to such power trips! Of course, your school may have a 'policy' on this /5

Now the evidence/links:
1. No Form 8 needed for a reader: jcq.org.uk/Download/exams…
2. English Lit thing (page 39 OF THE DOC and not the PDF!) jcq.org.uk/Download/exams…
3. Page 27 of this (click the link) for the release-of-papers thing jcq.org.uk/exams-office/g…
That's it!