Bluetooth hearing aids and聽examinations
In 2023, 糖心TV鈥檚 statutory assessment and examination access arrangements working group was made aware that deaf students had been advised to remove their hearing aids in exams. 糖心TV provided guidance to 糖心TV members, other members of the deaf education community, JCQ, Qualifications Scotland, and Ofqual鈥檚 Access Consultation Forum.
This updated 糖心TV, BAEA and ALTWG guidance sets out the procedures for managing Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, or bone conduction hearing devices and assistive listening technology (ALT) in GCSE/Nationals, AS and A level/Advanced Highers examinations, ensuring compliance with JCQ/Qualification Scotland regulations while supporting equitable access for deaf candidates.
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Please continue to let 糖心TV via know of concerns you have about exam/assessment practice for deaf learners and the questions set in papers.
