Cognassist Recognised in JCQ & Patoss Guidance

 
Published on 26 Mar, 2025 in Cognitive Assessment

The Cognassist Cognitive Assessment is verified & included in key guidance published in conjunction with JCQ and Patoss, accepted by Ofqual regulated Awarding organisations and End Point Assessment Organisation’s.

Four of our subtests are included alongside guidance and how to use our assessment results when making accessibility applications for additional time using form 8’s Cognitive processing/fluency category

  • Reading decoding
  • VIPS
  • Verbal Memory
  • Non-verbal memory

Access Arrangements are pre-examination adjustments for candidates based on evidence of need and normal way of working. Access Arrangements fall into two distinct categories: some arrangements are delegated to centres, others require prior JCQ awarding body approval. Members of JCQ will follow these guidelines and must use suitable assessments within any of the applications for Access Arrangements relating to time-based adjustments.

JCQ FAQ page

Recommendation of a suitably qualified assessor to be present when any computerised test is administered for form 8 use.

You should always refer to your Awarding Organisations policies and procedures relating to requesting reasonable adjustments / access arrangements, as well as the key guidance document available from JCQ.

Read ‘The Cognassist robust assessment framework’ here.

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