Working with schools
I work with schools and colleges, across East Anglia and the South East, to ensure that students receive the exam support they are entitled to, in line with JCQ regulations. With extensive experience of education and a qualified, professional approach, I deliver compliant assessments that help reduce the pressure on busy SENDCos and ensure timely, accurate results.
Melanie Heale
Qualified. Experienced. Reliable.
I am a Level 7 qualified specialist assessor, fully authorised to conduct Exam Access Arrangements assessments under JCQ guidelines. With over 20 years’ experience education and SEND, I understand the importance of timely, accurate assessments that reflect a student's normal way of working.
I work in partnership with schools to deliver assessments, complete JCQ Form 8 documentation, and provide clear recommendations to support students' learning and exam performance.
For over 20 years, I have taught in secondary schools across London, Hertfordshire and Norfolk, with proven success as a middle and senior leader. I am passionate about equity and inclusion for all students and am a firm believer in the power of education to change lives.
My Services
I offer flexible and efficient assessment services tailored to your needs. Options include:
Full Day Assessment Package
- Up to eight students assessed (typically 45 minutes per assessment)
- Drawing upon individual cognitive processing tests, reading/writing speed, and literacy-based assessments
- Completion of Part 2 of JCQ Form 8
- Brief feedback outlining each student's strengths, needs, and suggested classroom strategies
- Coordination with the school SENDCo before and after assessment
Average cost: £315 per day (plus VAT, travel and assessment record form costs)
Half Day Assessment Package
- Up to five students assessed
- Completion of Part 2 of JCQ Form 8
- SENDCo meeting and full paperwork returned on the same day
Average cost: £200 (plus VAT, travel and assessment record form costs)
Bespoke Individual Assessments
- For students needing a single assessment or where fewer than five students require testing
- Assessment includes all required cognitive and literacy-based measures
- Full Form 8 completion
Average cost: £110 per student (plus VAT, travel and assessment record costs depending on requirements)
Assessment Tools
I use a range of JCQ-recognised and standardised assessments, selected based on student needs
How It Works
Note: Schools must initiate contact prior to assessment to ensure JCQ compliance.
Why Work With Me?
Full compliance with the latest JCQ regulations
Clear, accessible documentation and fast turnaround
Flexible scheduling and school-friendly working practices
Cost-effective service, especially for multi-student assessments
20+ years' experience in education and SEND
What Are Exam Access Arrangements?
Exam Access Arrangements (EAAs) are adjustments granted to eligible students with special educational needs, disabilities, or temporary injuries, allowing them to demonstrate their knowledge without unfair disadvantage.
These arrangements must be supported by evidence of need and reflect the student’s usual way of working in the classroom
Common arrangements include:
- Extra time
- A reader or computer reader
- A scribe
- Use of a word processor
- Rest breaks
- Prompters
- Modified papers (e.g. large print)
