Access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A Level: 2018 to 2019 academic year
Access arrangements allow skills and knowledge to be demonstrated by candidates with disabilities, temporary illnesses or special educational needs.
Applies to England
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Main trends
The main trends in access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A Level for 2018 to 2019 academic year in England were:
- There were 404,600 approved access arrangements, up 3.4% on 2017/18.
- 5,420 centres (91% of all centres) had approved access arrangements for one or more of their students this year, a similar percentage to last year.
- 25% extra time arrangements made up 63% of all approved arrangements in 2018/19, compared to 60% in 2017/18.
- There were 58,245 requests for modified papers this year, up 16.5% on 2018.
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