The following information has been taken from guidance for professionals from RNIB. You can access the original information using the following link: Access to exams and tests | RNIB
Modified large print and Braille papers are available in a range of formats. Your advisory teacher for Vision Impairment will be able to help you decide which format is best suited to individual learner’s needs.
Children and young people should not be asked to use an unfamiliar or inaccessible format. Past MLP papers are available in the collection of practice materials if you wish to familiarise pupils with the papers.
Modified formats available for SATs assessments
On the Primary Assessment Gateway, schools can order modified versions of the:
KS1 tests in modified large print (Arial 18pt bold) and uncontracted braille
KS2 tests in:
- Enlarged print (this is the standard paper enlarged onto A3 giving a font size of 14-15pt; the name of the font used is ‘Helvetica 55 Roman’).
- Modified large print(Arial 24pt bold) which has more white space and diagrams modified for accessibility.
- Braille: all papers are available in contracted UEB but additionally, the English Reading paper is available in uncontracted UEB.
Please note: 2024 will be the first year that KS2 modified large print SATs will be produced in 24pt on A4. By enlarging these papers to A3, the font size will be 36pt.
Past MLP papers have been adapted to this format and are available in the collection of practice materials if you wish to familiarise pupils with the papers.
Please note the past papers adapted to the new format have not been through the usual rigorous modification and checking process but have been made available to help to give pupils an indication of what to expect in May 2024.
If a learner requires a different format, the paper can be modified locally under secure conditions, meaning the centre will need to make an application for early opening on Primary Access Gateway.
Further information on access arrangements for National Curriculum tests (SATs)
General information about assessment and reporting arrangements, including access arrangements, for Key Stages 1-2 is available on the Department for Education website.
The member of staff responsible for ordering exam papers and access arrangements can make online bookings for these through the Primary Assessment Gateway.
Alternatively, please contact National Curriculum Assessments Helpline on 0300 303 3013 or at assessments@education.gov.uk.