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Dd will be allowed 25% extra time in Her GCSEs

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 26/11/2015 22:58

Because of dyslexia. She's been assessed now to see how much time she's entitled to. Does that generally ,mearn her dyslexia is quite bad or is that standard?

Also how will it work on the day? Will she be in a room on her own rather than a big exam hall so she's not disturbed by people leaving? If not will she need to remind someone every exam that she gets extra time or would they know?

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 26/11/2015 23:11

I actually think she will be better without a reader or a scribe. She reads quite well so won't get muddled. Her writing is more noticeably slower than you'd expect but she works in her own bubble/head very well if that makes sense. I think a scribe might kill her flow/train of thought.

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Wolfiefan · 26/11/2015 23:10

The extra time is great. Ensure she knows how best to use it. Eg planning time, proof reading or more time to read questions and underline etc text.

WishITookLifeSeriously · 26/11/2015 23:08

For our students with 25% extra time, they are given a separate room and a ta/ invigilator to keep time. Some also have readers or scribes so it might be worth investigating whether your dd will be entitled to either of those too.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 26/11/2015 23:05

Thanks. I think it will make a big difference to her.

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honeysucklejasmine · 26/11/2015 23:01

She will not need to remind them. It's likely she will not take her exam in the hall - a classroom is more likely. Plenty of students have extra time for various reasons so she won't be alone.

It's really good she's got it. Smile Very proactive!

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