Inclusion Compass - Testimonials

Barry has worked with our students at Progress Schools for the full academic year. Barry is extremely knowledgeable in Access Arrangements and has not only supported the students to ensure they get the right access arrangements for their exams, but he has also been a massive support to me in our second year of GCSEs. Barry has put all of students at ease and is extremely professional and friendly. Thank you for all your support this year Barry!

Cheryl James- Quality Assurance Manager at Progress Schools

Barry is an excellent, independent Access Arrangements Assessor. Barry is extremely knowledgeable and all information following testing is of a high quality and completed in a timely manner.

Barry puts the students at ease and checks-in regularly with our team throughout the day. Barry is keen to share his expertise and has given advice and guidance on other aspects of the SENDCo role.

I would highly recommend Barry.

Michael Graham, Director of SEND at Weatherhead High School

Barry provided UTC Warrington with Access Arrangements Assessments from 2020 to 2023. Barry is friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable about Access Arrangements.

Samantha Lee, SENDCo at UTC Warrington

Barry has worked with us for a number of years completing Exams Access Arrangements. He is extremely knowledgeable about access arrangements. He has also advised us on other areas of SEN which have had a positive impact on our department.

Kate Wilson, previous SENDCo at St Chads Runcorn

I approached Barry to offer me some support for my son who, although predicted good GCSE grades, was a long way off them in his mock exams. Barry came to our house and spent several hours with my son completing some assessments and explaining what each score related to. He was able to offer my son several strategies which have helped him in his exams. Armed with the knowledge I felt confident to speak to the SENDCo at the school and ask for Access Arrangements Assessing.

This year my son accepted a place at Keele University to study Criminology.

Joan Sallis, mother of KS, Liverpool

Barry, we would like to express our gratitude for your expert guidance and support for our Grandson.

He was attending a school which could not meet his special educational needs.

Barry was there every step of the way, always approachable and professional. He expedited a full review of J's EHCP. He guided us through the review process, attending meetings with the SENDCO and the local Education Department. He led the meetings, supporting J's parents. He's a great listener, and our Grandson was able to open up to Barry, this is so important. He was always at ease with Barry. J is now at his school of choice and we will always be grateful for Barry's support

Mr and Mrs Taylor, grandparents of J, Liverpool

Barry has provided our school with access arrangements for the past 3 years. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable, Barry has also given the school guidance and advice with other aspects in the SEND department. Barry is very thorough and takes time to develop a rapport with pupils which makes them feel at ease. He has also taken the time to help the team complete admin which can be very daunting, he was patient and thorough and helped the team immensely. I would highly recommend Barry to complete access arrangements assessments.

Maura Melanaphy, present SENDCo at St Chads Catholic High School

Barry is a fantastic asset to have work with our school. His expertise and diligence he displays in his work is second to none and he will go the extra mile to ensure that the student gets exactly what is needed for them.

Barry is able to create a natural rapport with students he has just met which is valuable and helps put our students at ease throughout the process of ‘testing’ which they would find stressful otherwise.

Barry is also extremely generous with his knowledge and is able to clarify updates and queries accurately and quickly with regards to assessment and administration in line with JCQ guidelines.

Our school is delighted to access Barry’s services and would recommend his expertise, knowledge, attention to detail and professional manner to anyone.

Kathryn Bridle, Exams Officer at Chesterfield High School

For more information phone me or send a text or WhatsApp on 07447 786538

Email me barry@inclusioncompass.co.uk