Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (AARA) are designed to assist these students. Access arrangements are action/s taken by the school so that a student with an eligible impairment that may not be covered by the definition of disability can access assessment.

Sep 22, 2023 · AARA are provided to minimise barriers for a student whose disability, impairment, medical condition or other circumstances affect their ability to read, respond to or participate in assessment. These barriers fall into broad categories: Long-term and chronic conditions; Mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression

Jan 21, 2025 · The QCAA encourages schools to develop a school-based AARA process that supports early review of students with existing long-term and chronic conditions, so that schools and students can confidently negotiate and implement AARA according to the guidelines.

Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (AARA) are provided to minimise barriers for a student whose disability or medical condition may affect their ability to read, respond to or participate in assessment on the same basis as other students. AARA are also appropriate when illness or misadventure pose barriers for students in assessment.

Feb 25, 2025 · Students can download the Student AARA Application Form (Years 7-9 and Years 10-12) and Medical Application Form for long term AARA.

AARA applications are submitted to the relevant AARA delegate for consideration by the Principal. Please return completed applications with supporting documents to the following delegates: Long term: Disabilities including learning disorders - Deputy Principal - Inclusion

Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA) The JCQ publishes a revised AARA document in the late summer each year, setting out its regulations and guidance on access arrangements for the forthcoming academic year, which take effect from 1st September. The document is available to download from the JCQ

It applies to students completing senior school studies in 2020 and beyond, who have long-term or chronic conditions.

Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA). The QCAA recognises that some students have a disability, impairment and/or medical condition/s, or experience other circumstances that may be a barrier to their performance in assessment.

Adjustments (AARA). If the SENCo, Access Arrangements Coordinator (or equivalent), is satisfied that the need for the arrangement still exists, then the candidate does not need to be re-assessed. The existing Form 8 may be used to support a new online application for …