assessors
Ready Steady Exam has a reputation of being a trustworthy, steady presence to SENCO's.
We help them to improve educational outcomes and keep compliant with JCQ regulations.
Specialist Assessors for Exam Access Arrangements
Saving Time. Saving Money. Improving Results.
Georgina Watson
Gina Watson is an experienced teacher, level 7 EAA Assessor and SEND consultant with over 30 years in UK and international settings. She specialises in SEND inclusive practice bringing her wealth of teaching and SENDCo experience to inform her educational testing.
Gina supports education centres by developing a strong and trusting relationship with the school’s SEND department helping them to keep up to date with policies and supporting them by using ethical testing, giving SENDCo’s peace of mind when adhering to the JCQ regulations.
Her work is grounded in inclusive values, evidence-led practice, and a commitment to improving outcomes for learners.
Siobhan
Siobhan is a qualified (NaSENCo) and experienced SENCo and Exam Access Arrangements Assessor. She has been teaching since 2002 and leading on Exam Access Arrangements in schools since 2014.
Siobhan qualified as a Level 7 Specialist Assessor for Exam Access Arrangements (CPT3A) in 2017. She also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Education: SEN.
Wendy
With over 40 years of experience in educational settings, Wendy provides a bridge between clinical assessment and practical classroom application. She holds a PGCert in Specific Learning Difficulties from the University of Gloucestershire and maintains APC accreditation through PATOSS.
Wendy brings an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of JCQ regulations, ensuring that all assessments for Access Arrangements are robust, compliant, and evidence-led. Her collaborative approach helps SEND departments navigate the complexities of exam concessions with total confidence.
By partnering with education centres, Wendy delivers:
- High-Quality Assessments: Rooted in inclusive principles and 40 years of school-based insight.
- Regulatory Peace of Mind: Expert guidance on JCQ requirements and Form 8 documentation.
- Improved Outcomes: Clear, actionable strategies that support learners long after the assessment is complete.
Ruth
I am an experienced Level 7 specialist teacher, dyslexia assessor and exam access arrangements assessor. I have worked in independent and state schools, with children from Reception to Year 13. I have a current Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC) which means that my diagnostic assessments can be used as evidence for DSA.
I follow the JCQ regulations and requirements for exam access arrangements to ensure ethical testing. Complete and detailed reports are written for each student that I work with in order to support the student and the SEN Department.
I am driven by a passion to support students to overcome their difficulties and to recognise their strengths.
Alex
Alex has been teaching for over 20 years with specialisms in GCSE and A-Level English Language, English Literature and Media Studies.
He is a qualified SENCO with a broad experience of independent and state-maintained schools throughout the north and south of the UK.
His own neurodiverse children are his constant source of inspiration and make awfully useful test battery subjects.
Jo
Jo Phoenix is qualified as an exam access arrangements assessor, specialist dyslexia assessor, teacher, and founder of Learning with Dyslexia Ltd, based in North Devon. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and more than 14 years specialising in dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, she holds a Master’s level qualification in SpLD and works across independent and state schools.
She is passionate about challenging outdated perceptions of dyslexia and SEND, and supporting young people to build confidence, self-belief, and a strong sense of identity in their learning journey.
