Modified Tests Framework (STA-0070).

Descriptions

The STA is looking to appoint a number of Suppliers onto a framework to act as Modified Test Agency (MTA) for national curriculum tests.As MTA, the Supplier will be required to provide braille and modified large print (MLP) versions of the standard tests, and stimulus material to support pupils with hearing impairment and pupils who use sign language.The Supplier will be required to provide amendments to the standard marking guidance to enable markers or teachers to mark modified versions of the tests consistently.The Supplier shall provide a specialist helpline service for schools and other users of modified tests.The Supplier will be responsible for receiving and logging on STA's test orders website, details of any orders for modified test materials that have not been directly entered on website by schools, and providing orders updates directly to STA's website to an agreed schedule.The Supplier shall provide an on-demand past paper service to schools who contact the Helpline requesting practice materials.