Perth Grammar Pupil Support
Assessment Arrangements
Pupils with learning needs / disability will be considered for assessment arrangements in each
subject and in relation to any assessment being undertaken in S1 – S3.
Classroom teachers will work with pupils to identify whether support is required in order for them to
have an equal chance to show what they know and can do in their subject. Classroom teachers will
work in consultation with the Pupil Support department as required.
Early identification of assessment arrangements for subjects offers pupils a greater opportunity to
develop any necessary skill relating to assessment arrangements and pupils are encouraged to speak
to their class teacher at the beginning of the school year.
Parents may wish to discuss needs with classroom teachers and pupil support staff to ensure that
needs are being met. Parents have an opportunity to do this at parent evenings where appointments
with teachers are made and pupil support staff offer a “drop-in” service at this time. Parents can also
request an appointment with pupil support staff at any time throughout the year in relation to
assessment arrangements by contacting Louise Hale (PT Pupil Support – Learning).
There are numerous kinds of assessment arrangements, some of the most common are:
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Digital papers (with or without spellcheck and digital reader)
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The use of a reader / scribe
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Extra Time
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Transcription of a paper
Assessment arrangements should reflect, as far as possible, the pupil’s normal way of learning and
producing work in each subject.
The process of assessment arrangements in S1-S3 models the process as requested by the Scottish
Qualifications Authority (SQA) which pupils, schools and colleges are required to follow for national
qualifications.
Perth Grammar School
Pupil Support (Learning)
What can pupils do to help support their learning needs?
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Speak to their class teacher about the difficulties they face and possible benefits of
accessing assessment arrangements.
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Speak to specialist support staff about various options available to them. Pupils can use
Personal Support time to find specialist support staff:
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Mrs Hale is based in C21
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Mrs Hodgkinson is based in B25 at Personal Support
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Make use of study support at lunches
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Make use of the library after school
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Attend designated training times for use of ICT technology
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Remind teaching staff that they require assessment arrangements whenever there is an
assessment organised or a specific piece of coursework to be completed.
ICT Support at Home:
Text to Speech software on computers at home allows any text to be read on the screen. It is also a
useful tool for pupils needing to proof-read their own coursework / essays / homework etc.
You can download a free version of Ivona mini-reader using the website: www.ivona.com . Pupils
can obtain a Scottish voice for this reader for free by applying to CALL Scotland who will send a CD
with the relevant software to your home address. The school has copies of the form or they can be
downloaded from www.thescottishvoice.org.uk