Bromcom: Access Arrangements – explanation of different categories of AA’s
In Bromcom, the different categories for Access Arrangements relate to how they are managed within the system, specifically concerning whether the list of available options is fixed (defined by exam boards like JCQ) or customisable by the school.
Here is the breakdown of the differences:
- Online Arrangements: These are a fixed list of standard access arrangements that are pre-defined in the Bromcom system, corresponding to the common arrangements approved by examination bodies like the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) (e.g., extra time, a reader, a scribe, modified papers). The school cannot add new types to this specific list.
- Other Online Arrangements: This category allows for the recording of additional arrangements, with the key exception of “Temporary Arrangements”. The standard “Other Online Arrangements” are also part of a fixed list within the system, but the temporary ones can be defined by the school via a lookup table in Config > Administration > Lookup Tables > Exam Temporary Arrangements.
- Discretionary Access Arrangements: This category is fully customisable. Schools can create their own discretionary arrangements via a lookup table in Config > Administration > Lookup Tables > Exam Discretionary Arrangements. These are for specific, less common, or school-specific arrangements that might not be on the fixed “Online” lists, or for internal school assessments, provided they align with the school’s policy and do not give an unfair advantage.
In essence, the main distinction lies in customisability:
- Online: Fixed, standard JCQ arrangements.
- Other Online: Fixed list, with the exception of ‘Temporary Arrangements’ which are customisable.
- Discretionary: Fully customisable by the school’s admin team.
Should you wish to produce an Access Arrangements report, you would need to create a Quick Report with the domain as “Students” (not Student Basic), there will be a menu item on the left called “Access Arrangement Type”
How to Manage Access Arrangements – Bromcom – Documentation Centre