Can a learner’s regular 1:1 CSW provide support during an exam?
Question: Can a learner’s regular 1:1 CSW provide support during an exam?
Response:听听The 糖心TV听Statutory assessment and examination access arrangements听would say yes, and there are reasons why: the regular CSW is naturally familiar with the subject, the student and the signs used in the course. There are points from the JCQ regulations that support this:
If the CSW acts as a Language Modifier:
5.11.5听A Language Modifier听尘耻蝉迟听have:
Knowledge of the subject being examined in order to recognise subject-specific vocabulary and technical terms;
5.11.6听The candidate should, wherever possible, be familiar with the Language Modifier.
If the CSW acts as a Communication Professional (relevant passage in italics):
5.13.4听The Communication Professional听尘耻蝉迟听be proficient in the use of the candidate鈥檚 sign language, ideally being qualified to a听尘颈苍颈尘耻尘听of BSL/ISL at Level 3 (and aspiring towards Level 6). The Communication Professional听尘耻蝉迟听be at an appropriate level for the examination. It is advisable that the Communication Professional should also be a qualified Language Modifier. The Communication Professional听尘耻蝉迟听be familiar to the candidate and听must always听work at the candidate鈥檚 pace.
5.13.5听The Communication Professional听尘耻蝉迟听be familiar with the subject being examined and the candidate鈥檚 normal way of working. This will ensure that the meaning of the question听is not听changed and that technical and subject specific terms are recognised.
To summarise, the regular CSW is typically the best person to act as a LM or a CP (if the CSW has BSL Level 3 and aspiring to Level 6).
Please note
JCQ regulations state that anyone acting as a Language Modifier (LM) in an exam must have successfully completed accredited training. This applies whether or not the Awarding Body has used a BALM. The is open to anyone.
