June 2021: Modified paper requests and access arrangements

Access arrangements and modified papers update for GCSE, AS/A Level, FSMQ, Core Maths, Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge Technicals

Further to our previous guidance about ordering modified papers and making access arrangements requests for summer 2021, we have been working with the JCQ awarding bodies to make sure we have a more consistent approach.

The JCQ has now published an update on these arrangements, which is available from the JCQ website. We can confirm you should continue to make these requests as usual via Access Arrangements Online:

• For OCR, modified paper requests can be submitted after the previously published deadline of 31 January. We will provide further details once the outcome of the DfE and Ofqual consultation has been confirmed.
• The access arrangements deadline has been extended to 31 March. Please see the JCQ notice for more details.

We are very sorry for the confusion, particularly at this already challenging time. If you have any queries, please contact our Special Requirements team at srteam@ocr.org.uk or call us on 01223 553998.