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Resources/Statutory assessment and examination access arrangements/Language of Examinations 3rd edition (BATOD)
Resource | 13.02.2023 | By Teresa Quail

Language of Examinations 3rd edition (BATOD)

The BATOD publication ‘Language of Examinations 3rd edition‘ is open to all. This publication offers guidelines to ToDs and those writing or modifying examinations to improve accessibility. The principles outlined in the publication may be applied to any written examination or to the modification of any text.

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