Request Exam Access Arrangements / Reasonable Adjustments

Subject: Request for exam access arrangements – [Child’s name] – [Year]

To: [SENCO / Exams Officer / Head of Year]
School: [School name]
Date: [DD Month YYYY]

Dear [Name],

I am writing to request an assessment and discussion regarding exam access arrangements / reasonable adjustments for [Child’s name] in [Year/Class].

Child’s name: [Child’s full name]
Year/Class: [Year/Class]
Relevant difficulty/need: [e.g., processing speed, anxiety, reading/writing difficulty, ADHD, ASD, dyslexia]

The support I am requesting is to explore whether [Child’s name] may be eligible for arrangements such as:

• [e.g., extra time]
• [e.g., rest breaks]
• [e.g., reader/scribe]
• [e.g., use of a laptop/word processor]
• [e.g., separate room / smaller group]

Evidence available (if applicable):

• [e.g., diagnosis letter / assessment report]
• [e.g., teacher observations]
• [e.g., previous support plan]

Please confirm the next steps, who will handle the assessment, and the timeframe—particularly with upcoming exams on [Dates/Term]. I would appreciate a meeting/phone call to discuss what can be put in place.

Yours sincerely,
[Parent/Carer full name]
[Phone number]
[Email address]