For appeals against decisions to reject learner work on the grounds of malpractice: The Awarding Organisations and JCQ Information for learners’ documents (Coursework, Non-examination assessments, Social media) which are distributed to all learners prior to relevant assessments taking place, inform learners of the things they must and must not do when they are completing their work. SCL Group ensures that those members of staff involved in the direct supervision of learners producing work for assessments are aware of the potential for malpractice. Malpractice by a learner discovered in a controlled assessment, coursework or non- examination assessment component prior to the learner signing the declaration of authentication does not need to be reported to the awarding organisation but will be dealt with in accordance with the centre’s internal procedures. The only exception to this is where the awarding organisation’s confidential assessment material has potentially been breached. The breach will be reported to the awarding organisation immediately. If there are doubts about the authenticity of the work of a learner or irregularities are identified in a learner’s work before the learner has signed the declaration of authentication/authentication statement (where required) and malpractice is suspected, SCL Group will deal with the matter in accordance with its Malpractice Policy. If a learner who is the subject of a malpractice claim disagrees with the decision, they must complete the ‘Assessment Appeals form’ and make their appeal within 30 calendar days, providing a valid explanation for the reason of their appeal.
For appeals relating to centre decisions not to support an application for a clerical re- check, a review of marking, a review of moderation or an appeal: This procedure confirms SCL Group’s compliance with JCQ’s General Regulations for Approved Centres that the centre will: • have available for inspection purposes and draw to the attention of learners and their parents/carers, a written internal appeals procedure to manage disputes when a learner disagrees with a centre decision not to support an application for a clerical re-check, a review of marking, a review of moderation or an appeal
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