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Should extra time for A level class tests match exam arrangements?

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Marshmallowsandtoast · 08/06/2026 12:30

If you have a child in year 12 doing A levels and they have extra time for exams should the school put in place the extra time for class tests or just the mock exams and actual exams? How can they do this for class tests if the test is the same length as the lesson?

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TeenToTwenties · 08/06/2026 17:13

DD at GCSE level used to start early in break or finish late in lunch if at all possible.

MrsHamlet · 08/06/2026 16:50

I always offer it but no one ever wants to stay into break or lunch or after 3.30

OhCrumbsWhereNow · 08/06/2026 13:37

Yes, but having had a child with access arrangements and 25% extra time since they were 7 years old, we only ever got extra time in end of year exams, mocks and actual exams.

Mainly because it was basically impossible to allow for the extra time within class and within the timetable.

It was very annoying.

Justonemorecoffeeplease · 08/06/2026 12:46

In an ideal world yes they would be given the pro-rata extra time they are allowed but as you say lesson times are fixed. The teacher may then offer a lesson before lunch etc or come at break and into the next period or even after school...

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