Qualified Specialist
Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements, with the NPQSENCO under way.
Specialist Exam Access Assessments
A level playing field for every student in Yorkshire.
Independent, JCQ-compliant access arrangement assessments for schools, colleges and sixth forms, delivered by a qualified specialist with over 15 years of classroom experience.
Form 8 completion
Standardised testing
SENCo consultancy
Staff training
JCQ Compliant
Every assessment to current criteria
15+
years teaching across KS3, KS4 & KS5
Why choose us
Expert assessments.
Reasonable adjustments only work when they are accurate and student-centred. Every assessment I conduct follows JCQ regulations to the letter, without losing sight of the young person sitting in front of me.
More about meForm 8 Done Properly
Picture of need, evidence of testing and a clear professional rationale, ready for inspection.
Strictly Impartial
An external, independent voice that holds up under scrutiny from inspectors and exam boards.
Student-Centred
Recommendations rooted in each candidate’s normal way of working, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Lead Examiner
GCSE & A Level Sociology
Who I am
A classroom teacher first, assessor second.
Emma Stebbings-Allison BA Hons
I am a teacher with more than 15 years of experience working with students at KS3, KS4 and KS5 across a range of settings: secondary mainstream, sixth form, further education colleges, and specialised SEND provisions.
I am currently completing the NPQSENCO and I hold the Level 7 Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements, qualifying me to conduct specialist assessments that determine whether a student requires reasonable adjustments for their exams. These adjustments are strictly governed by the Joint Council for Qualifications and exist to ensure a level playing field without compromising the integrity of the qualification.
- Specialist assessor - standardised testing for reading, writing and cognitive processing.
- Experienced teacher - mainstream, sixth form, FE and SEND settings.
- Lead examiner - marking GCSE & A Level Sociology.
For Schools & Colleges
JCQ guidance is complex. I make it manageable.
From a single Form 8 through to whole-cohort assessment days and SENCo mentoring, I work alongside your team so your access arrangements are accurate, defensible and ready for inspection.
See how I work with schools
Specialist assessments and full Form 8 support.
Three core services that take a candidate from initial concern through to a fully documented, JCQ-compliant arrangement, plus extended support for schools.
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Specialist Candidate Assessment
Standardised testing to identify specific difficulties.
- Reading - speed, accuracy & comprehension
- Writing - handwriting speed & legibility
- Cognitive processing - memory, phonological processing & processing speed
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Form 8 Completion
The mandatory JCQ document that schools must hold on file for relevant access arrangement.
- Reviewing the SENCo’s picture of need
- Assessing and recording standardised test results against JCQ criteria
- The professional rationale that justifies the arrangement
Beyond the assessment.
Wider services for schools and departments who need a specialist in the room, not just a report on the desk.
SENCo Consultancy
One-to-one mentoring for SENCos and exams officers, helping you navigate the evolving JCQ guidelines and stay inspection-ready year-round.
Staff Training & CPD
Practical training to identify need, establish a normal way of working, and apply it correctly. Delivered as INSET, CPD, departmental sessions or one-to-one.
Sociology Exam Prep
GCSE & A Level Sociology examination preparation for students and teachers, with schemes of work, resources, and specialist small-group sessions.
Resource & SoW Planning
Resource and scheme-of-work planning for Sociology departments, drawing on Lead Examiner experience.
From first call to JCQ-ready in four steps.
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Initial conversation
A short call to understand the candidate or cohort, gather background, and confirm the right service.
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Specialist assessment
Standardised testing on-site at school or in a private setting, scheduled to suit your exam calendar.
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Reporting & Form 8
Relevant sections of Form 8 completed ready to be held on file by the centre.
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Follow-up & sign-off
A debrief with the SENCo highlighting any further action or recommendations.
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Years teaching across KS3 to KS5
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JCQ-aligned assessments
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Educational settings: mainstream, FE, sixth form & SEND
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your candidate or cohort.
The quickest route to an assessment slot is a short conversation. Reach out by phone or email, or send your details using the form and I'll be in touch within one working day.
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Phone 07849 047 894
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Hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
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Area covered Yorkshire and the wider North