SCL Special Considerations Policy

annually updated JCQ publication A guide to the special consideration process

• Ensure where a candidate meets the published criteria, an application for special consideration will be submitted to the relevant awarding body by the exams office/officer

The role of the exams office/officer

• Refer to the criteria detailed in the JCQ document A guide to the special consideration process to determine where a candidate is/is not eligible for special consideration

• Where a candidate meets the published criteria, submit an application for special consideration to the relevant awarding body

The role of the senior leader

• Sign appropriate evidence to support all eligible applications (SC 6)

The role of other staff

• Provide any appropriate evidence or information that may be required to determine a candidate’s eligibility for special consideration

The role of an affected candidate (or parent/carer)

• Provide any medical or other evidence that may be required to confirm eligibility for special consideration

Applying for special consideration

At SCL Education & Training, where a candidate is eligible, special consideration will be applied for at the time of the assessment in accordance with the regulations as detailed in the JCQ document

A guide to the special

consideration process.

For candidates who are present for the assessment

but disadvantaged SCL

Education & Training must be satisfied that there has been a material detrimental effect on candidate examination performance or in the production of coursework or non -examination assessment.

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