Eduqas is the UK’s first exam board to develop a guide outlining how to produce accessible and inclusive assessment materials for colour blind learners.
Having collaborated with non-profit organisation ‘Colour Blind Awareness’, the comprehensive guidance offers advice for use as a best-practice resource for question paper authors and school or college staff working on assessments. The guidance raises awareness of the condition, explains how the use of colour in an assessment can impact candidates with colour blindness, and outlines the practical steps that can be taken to overcome these challenges.
In addition to written guidance, Eduqas has also offered a package of training, to complement and ensure the successful application of the guidance.
Commenting on the guide Sally Melhuish, Assistant Director, at Eduqas said:
“Ensuring learners each have equality of opportunity is at the heart of everything that we do. It is important that we challenge ourselves to critique assessment materials, resources, guidance, and other documentation we produce…
