Diversity and inclusion - Accessibility

We believe all young people should be able to access their learning in a way that meets their individual needs. Find out how we've been supporting accessibility in schools.

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Global Accessibity Awareness Day

Global Accessibility Awareness Day will strike an especially deep chord for many involved in SEN education. During months of challenges induced by the pandemic, many SEN learners across the country were confronted with extra layers of accessibility issues, facing disruption to the stable, supported and often specialist environment offered to them.

In this blog we share the lessons we’ve learned and how we can use this awareness to improve accessibility in the long-term for all pupils.

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Succeeding with SEND

Succeeding with SEND is an exclusive series of insightful conversations between Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) students and experts, exploring the students' personal journey to diagnosis as well as the support they received to enable them to succeed throughout their education.

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British Sign Language time with Action on Hearing Loss

Pearson are proud to support Action on Hearing Loss's #BSLtime campaign! Originally released during Deaf Awareness week, Action on Hearing Loss worked with the UK’s best known sign song performer to produce a series of fun and educational short videos teaching the basics of British Sign Language (BSL).

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British Sign Language Time - Action on Hearing Loss

Greater support for students of all abilities to catch up and progress

Exams - special requirements

Some candidates may have special needs during their examinations. In such cases, centres can apply for special requirements on their behalf.

In cases where candidates' performance may be affected by unforeseen circumstances outside their control, special requirement arrangements can be made for AEA, A level, GCSE, ELC, Functional Skills, PLSC, Edexcel Award and BTEC Qualifications.

Find out more about exam special requirements

Nasen's new FREE membership

Nasen have an ongoing commitment to ensure expertise in SEND is available to every school and setting across the UK.

It is critical that we break down the barriers that impact children and young people’s participation in education – particularly for those with SEND and learning differences.

Find out more about Nasen