11+ SEND access arrangements: a parent’s first checklist
Speak to your primary school's SENCO early. Each area sets its own rules and deadlines; for the 2026 Kent Test, the school had to apply by 1 July 2026.
Questions for the school
- Which test and entry year?
- Who submits the request, and what evidence is needed?
- Which classroom arrangements are already documented?
- What is the evidence deadline?
- How will we hear what was approved?
Each area is separate
Bexley has its own policy and deadline, at the end of spring term. Never assume one area's date applies to another.
Make practice useful
- Use tasks your child can access and note where they get stuck.
- Write down what you see, without diagnosing.
- Keep approved arrangements apart from home habits.
- Missed a deadline? Ask the test authority directly.
Write a useful observation
Worked example Evidence, not conclusions
A parent notes: “After I read the instruction aloud, Sam explained the fraction method correctly.” What does this record show?
Answer: The support given and what happened next, which helps a conversation with school staff.
The trap: It does not by itself establish a diagnosis or extra time.