{"id":66,"date":"2025-01-22T14:22:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:13:17","slug":"plan-your-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/assessment-support\/plan-your-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan your assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Plan your assessment<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">We are passionate about providing a seamless assessment experience for both our centres and learners. To achieve this, we aim to provide as many supporting materials as necessary to ensure a fun, fair and fruitful assessment environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a487b6ea8658daa8f87ba4f8cf478d3a\" style=\"background-color:#012651;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Oracy Assessments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Guidance Documents for Centres Delivering Oracy Assessments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">A single assessor from ESB International can assess learners within a five-hour day. Larger cohorts that would exceed five hours of assessing would require multiple assessors, multiple assessment days, or both. To help plan your assessments to run as efficiently as possible, our easy-to-follow guide outlines the recommended timings for every qualification across our entire Oracy portfolio, as well as the maximum number of learners a single assessor can assess per day, per qualification.<br><br>Whether you\u2019re planning individual or group assessments, this guide ensures you\u2019re fully prepared and making the most of your time. We recommend drafting a running order for all of your groups of learners to help your assessor(s) run the assessment as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>For full guidance on delivering our Oracy qualifications, please refer to the relevant Handbook.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-color:#d3d3d3;border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1375\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tutor-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\"><br><strong>Oracy Timings Guidance<\/strong><br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1364\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Policy-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\"><br><strong>Oracy Handbook for UK-based centres<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1361\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equality-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\"><br><strong>Oracy Handbook for non-UK centres<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ESB-INFO-C39-Speech-Day-Timings-v3.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Download-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"Clickable icon to download a guidance document that informs centre organisers of all maximum cohort sizes per qualification. \"><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ESB-HBK-C27-ESB-Handbook-for-Speech-Centres-in-the-UK-v2.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Download-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"Clickable icon to download the ESB International Handbook for UK centres delivering one of our Oracy Qualifications.\"><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ESB-HBK-C16-Speech-International-Handbook-v1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Download-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"Clickable icon to download the ESB International Handbook for no-UK centres delivering one of our Oracy Qualifications.\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Arranging your assessment room<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d93c9377 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n  <title>Interactive Room Map<\/title>\n  <style>\n\n    .room-container {\n      position: relative;\n      display: inline-block;\n    }\n\n    .room-image {\n      display: block;\n      max-width: 100%;\n      height: auto;\n    }\n\n    .dot {\n      position: absolute;\n      width: 16px;\n      height: 16px;\n      background-color: blue;\n      border-radius: 50%;\n      cursor: pointer;\n      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n      animation: pulse 2s infinite;\n      opacity: 70%;\n    }\n\n    @keyframes pulse {\n      0%, 100% {\n        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);\n      }\n      50% {\n        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5);\n      }\n    }\n\n    .caption-box {\n      position: absolute;\n      bottom: 2%;\n      left: 35%;\n      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n      padding: 12px 20px;\n      background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);\n      color: white;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      text-align: center;\n      max-width: 80%;\n      min-width: 250px;\n      pointer-events: none; \/* Allows clicks to pass through *\/\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n  <div class=\"room-container\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Speech-assessment-room-diagram.png\" alt=\"Room Layout\" class=\"room-image\" id=\"room-img\">\n\n    <!-- Blue Dots -->\n    <div class=\"dot\" style=\"top: 55%; left: 25%;\" data-caption=\"The assessor should be seated at a table off to the side, with a clear view of the learner who is speaking and their peers.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot\" style=\"top: 50%; left: 45%;\" data-caption=\"A small table or easel at the front of the room for learners to display visual aids. \"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot\" style=\"top: 42%; left: 35%;\" data-caption=\"A smartboard or TV for learners wishing to show a PowerPoint.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot\" style=\"top: 70%; left: 70%;\" data-caption=\"Place a chair for a responsible adult outside of the assessment area.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot\" style=\"top: 35%; left: 60%;\" data-caption=\"Cover up all wall art that could be of assistance to the learners.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot\" style=\"top: 60%; left: 50%;\" data-caption=\"Place enough chairs for the learners who are listening in a semi-cirlce around the assessment area.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot\" style=\"top: 80%; left: 60%;\" data-caption=\"Place all unused furniture at the back of the room.\"><\/div>\n    <!-- Centered Caption -->\n    <div class=\"caption-box\" id=\"caption-box\">\n      Hover or click on a blue dot to see details.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <script>\n    const dots = document.querySelectorAll('.dot');\n    const captionBox = document.getElementById('caption-box');\n\n    dots.forEach(dot => {\n      const caption = dot.getAttribute('data-caption');\n      dot.addEventListener('mouseenter', () => {\n        captionBox.textContent = caption;\n      });\n\n      dot.addEventListener('click', () => {\n        captionBox.textContent = caption;\n      });\n    });\n  <\/script>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#f7f7f7;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">You should ensure that the assessment space is <strong>prepared beforehand<\/strong> to avoid losing time on the&nbsp;assessment day itself. Remember to&nbsp;provide your assessor with an area that has clear visibility of <strong><em>both<\/em> the&nbsp;speaker&nbsp;<em>and<\/em> their peers<\/strong>, as all learners are assessed on their listening as well as their speaking skills.&nbsp;Another important consideration for most of our oracy qualifications is that learners are encouraged to use visual aids during their prepared talks. If a learner has prepared a presentation, they will need access to a TV or smart board, but visual aids can also be physical objects that learners can show\/demonstrate to their peers, so a small table or easel may be required for a clear display. The following diagram shows a recommended room set up for our <strong>Graded Examinations in Speech, EAL and Building Confidence in Communication qualifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-bb54a1cdb508ace1750ea5cfd9b444a9\" style=\"background-color:#012651;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>ESOL Skills for Life Assessments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong><strong>Guidance Documents for Centres Delivering ESOL Skills for Life Assessments<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44438148 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A single assessor from ESB International can assess learners within a five-hour day. Larger cohorts that would exceed five hours of assessing would require multiple assessors, multiple assessment days, or both. We assess ESOL Skills for Life Speaking &amp; Listening learners in pairs. We have prepared the following timetabling tool to help you create a smooth running order that you can you share with your assessor in advance of the assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You should also download an ESOL Assessment Pack before your assessment, which contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Assessment rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating plan (Reading and Writing assessments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A register (Reading and Writing assessments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unauthorised items poster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incident Report Form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>For full guidance on delivering our ESOL Skills for Life qualifications, please refer to the following Handbook:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-color:#dedede;border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1278\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Calendar-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\"><br><strong>Speaking &amp; Listening Assessments Timetabling Tool<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1526\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Zip-folder-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\"><br><strong>ESOL Assessment Materials Pack<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1364\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Policy-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\"><br><strong>Handbook for ESOL Skills for Life assessments (UK centres only)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ESB-FRM-C51-ESOL-SfL-Timetable-Template.xlsx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Download-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"Clickable icon to download a timetabling tool that enables centre organisers to create a running order for Speaking &amp; Listening assessments.\"><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ESOL-Skills-for-Life-assessment-pack.zip\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Download-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"A clickable icon to download a zipped folder containing the following assessment materials: rules sheet, seating plan, register, unauthorised items poster and incident report form. \"><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ESB-HBK-C29-ESB-Handbook-for-Skills-for-Life-Centres-in-the-UK-v1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Download-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"Clickable icon to download the ESB International Handbook for UK centres delivering one of our ESOL Skills for Life Qualifications.\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Arranging your assessment room<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2d2d4663 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n  <title>Interactive Room Map<\/title>\n  <style>\n\n    .room-container-two {\n      position: relative;\n      display: inline-block;\n    }\n\n    .room-image-two {\n      display: block;\n      max-width: 100%;\n      height: auto;\n    }\n\n    .dot-two {\n      position: absolute;\n      width: 16px;\n      height: 16px;\n      background-color: blue;\n      border-radius: 50%;\n      cursor: pointer;\n      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n      animation: pulse 2s infinite;\n      opacity: 70%;\n    }\n\n    @keyframes pulse {\n      0%, 100% {\n        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);\n      }\n      50% {\n        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5);\n      }\n    }\n\n    .caption-box-two {\n      position: absolute;\n      bottom: 2%;\n      left: 35%;\n      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n      padding: 12px 20px;\n      background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);\n      color: white;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      text-align: center;\n      max-width: 80%;\n      min-width: 250px;\n      pointer-events: none; \/* Allows clicks to pass through *\/\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n  <div class=\"room-container-two\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ESOL-Skills-for-Life-assessmnet-diagram.png\" alt=\"Room Layout\" class=\"room-image-two\" id=\"room-img-two\">\n\n    <!-- Blue Dots -->\n    <div class=\"dot-two\" style=\"top: 42%; left: 35%;\" data-caption=\"The audio equipment to play the Listening sections should be tested beforehand.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot-two\" style=\"top: 55%; left: 60%;\" data-caption=\"The assessor should be sat opposite the learners.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot-two\" style=\"top: 35%; left: 60%;\" data-caption=\"Cover up all wall art that could be of assistance to the learners.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot-two\" style=\"top: 60%; left: 50%;\" data-caption=\"Provide paper and pens for the learners so they are able to take notes.\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"dot-two\" style=\"top: 80%; left: 40%;\" data-caption=\"The pair of learners should be sat next to each other at the table.\"><\/div>\n    <!-- Centered Caption -->\n    <div class=\"caption-box-two\" id=\"caption-box-two\">\n      Hover or click on a blue dot to see details.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <script>\n  (function() {\n    const container = document.querySelector('.room-container-two');\n    if (!container) return;\n\n    const dots = container.querySelectorAll('.dot-two');\n    const captionBox = container.querySelector('#caption-box-two');\n\n    dots.forEach(dot => {\n      const caption = dot.getAttribute('data-caption');\n\n      dot.addEventListener('mouseenter', () => {\n        captionBox.textContent = caption;\n      });\n\n      dot.addEventListener('click', () => {\n        captionBox.textContent = caption;\n      });\n    });\n  })();\n<\/script>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#f7f7f7;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">You should ensure that the assessment space is <strong>prepared beforehand<\/strong> to avoid losing time on the&nbsp;assessment day itself. Speaking &amp; Listening learners should be <strong>paired in advance<\/strong> of the assessment day. The learners are permitted to take notes during the assessment, so should be provided with blank paper and a pen. Please ensure that the equipment that will be used during the Listening section of the assessment is working before the assessment starts. The following diagram shows the recommended layout for a Speaking &amp; Listening assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2d5ff1a74ae30ce08ad9cad31f235624\" style=\"background-color:#012651;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Checklists for Centre Organiser<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2d2d4663 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99af2ac3f0e9e70909dfd918089cf1a1\" style=\"color:#012651;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">The following lists have been compiled to equip your centre organisers with \u2018best practice\u2019 tips before, during and after your assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Checklist-graphic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1297\" style=\"width:270px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3d63d8ad wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#012651;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Before the day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Calendar-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1278\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color wp-elements-252fbf1468a1403496190ae5245a9ac7\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Thoroughly check the <strong>qualification specification<\/strong> to make sure you enter your learners at the appropriate level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Book your assessment through the \u2018<strong>MyESB Hub<\/strong>\u2018. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/assessment-support\/book-your-assessments\/#hub-guides\">these guides<\/a> if you are unsure how to do so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Upload all of your learners to the correct assessment in the \u2018MyESB Hub. Add all <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/assessment-support\/equality-diversity-inclusion-and-safeguarding\/#reasonable-adjustments\">Reasonable Adjustments<\/a><\/strong> to the appropriate learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Reserve a <strong>suitable room<\/strong> for the assessment day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Contact your assessor in advance to discuss any <strong>requirements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Send your assessor a copy of your assessment timetable (<strong>ESOL<\/strong> <strong>Skills for Life only<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Refer your learner numbers to the timings guidance document to make sure the day will run smoothly (<strong>Oracy only<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#012651;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>During the day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Calendar-exclamation-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check that your assessor(s) will be able to <strong>access<\/strong> the premises and park if they need to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare the venue<\/strong> as shown in the above diagrams (or as stated in the relevant qualification specification).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that a <strong>responsible adult<\/strong> can supervise each session (under 18s and vulnerable adults).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that all <strong>IT equipment<\/strong> is functioning correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide your assessor with the <strong>WIFI connection<\/strong> at your centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure copies of pieces, paper and pens, topic lists and running orders\/timetables are <strong>provided for your assessor(s)<\/strong> as appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#012651;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>After the day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Assessment-day-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1276\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list has-link-color wp-elements-7de6d26f06bda161871b2a148296eddb\">\n<li>ESB International will send your learners\u2019 reports to you within <strong>5 business days<\/strong> (10 business days during March, May, June and July).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please raise any concerns you may have experienced on the day to ESB directly within <strong>15 business days<\/strong> upon receipt of your results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep across the achievements of all of your learners by downloading a <strong>Master Exam Report<\/strong> for your centre. To find out how to do so, please watch this helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9a_CxbFJBco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video tutorial<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan your assessment We are passionate about providing a seamless assessment experience for both our centres and learners. To achieve this, we aim to provide as many supporting materials as necessary to ensure a fun, fair and fruitful assessment environment. 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