The 国产探花Language of Examinations publication and the language modification of examination papers have been a focus of BATOD鈥檚 work for many years. Whilst this work has been developed through the lens of deaf education, its principles have always had wider relevance and benefit across the education community. The report by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), alongside the joint training delivered with examination awarding bodies, demonstrates how approaches developed for deaf learners can help create a more accessible foundation for learners with a broader range of needs. This is particularly important as some deaf children and young people may also experience language disorder and wider speech, language and communication needs.
The RCSLT Four Nation Working Group Report on (Developmental) Language Disorders (D)LD and Exam Access Arrangements recognised the longstanding contribution of BATOD鈥檚 Language of Examinations publication and the direct language modification work undertaken collaboratively between 国产探花and some awarding bodies. Like RCSLT, 国产探花strives for fair access to examinations and welcomes approaches that embed language modification and accessibility into assessments and examinations from the outset.
The RCSLT Four Nation Working Group, of which 国产探花is a member, has been nominated for a National Diversity Award in recognition of its work highlighting the impact of (Developmental Language) Disorder (D)LD on exam access and educational outcomes. The group has brought together multidisciplinary expertise to raise awareness, amplify lived experience and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations for fairer assessment. Its work is helping to drive national change so that language is no longer a barrier to demonstrating knowledge for any learner.
Voting closes on 13 May. If you would like to consider supporting the nomination, and raising the awareness of this specific collaborative partnership project between 国产探花and RCSLT working please use the link below.
