Dd will be allowed 25% extra time in Her GCSEs

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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?

manic it doesn't matter who carries out the test ( as long as they are qualified to do so), they can all give the same exam concessions. Extra time is now a flat 25%, they took away lower amounts last year I think. In exceptional circumstances you can apply for more than 25% but that is automatically refused and additional information requested by JCQ.

Ds took his GCSEs in 2013 and had an extra 25% after an in-school assessment. He had previously had an Ed Psych report but there were people at school able to do the eligibility test. Take everything offered. Ds will never pass exams at the same rate as his older sisters but is very bright. The course he is doing now is based on assignments and has a big practical aspect. He's happy learning for the first time and loves getting feedback that says he excels. Good luck to her!

You can't have anything other than 25% extra time now. A recent regulation change.

Depending on the school the extra timers may be in the main exam hall. No rules regarding where they have to be placed.

Ed Pysch reports are not accepted as main evidence to get access arrangements, a school provided specialist assessor must be used and normal way of working proved. Ed Psych report may be used as supporting evidence.

You can't have anything other than 25% extra time now. A recent regulation change.
25 % extra time is now the standard for extra time, but pupils who are just below the threshold may be offered rest breaks instead (am not sure how this works though). Some pupils may be offered laptops, readers of scribes in addition to extra time.
Have worked as an invigilator and we do know which pupils need extra time (or have other access arrangements). It's highlighted on the seating plan, there are coloured cards on the desks and usually there are TAs present to make sure this has been done correctly. (What we don't know is why they have extra time as this is confidential).
If the exam is being taken by a very large number of pupils e.g. English or Maths such pupils would be in a smaller room. But if its a smaller exam, we would sit pupils needing extra time in the same row of the hall to minimise disruption when other pupils leave.
Pupils who do not wish to use their extra time may leave at the same time as the others (we cannot force them to stay) but a significant proportion do use this option.

Hi Ralph - the school need to assess a pupil's writing/processing speed or working memory where they are intending to use form 8 to apply for extra time.

If your ds's ASD and anxiety cause him to require the extra time then filling in form 8 isn't necessary.

It sounds like the school may already have sufficient evidence to meet current JCQ regs from your post, but the SENCO will need to follow JCQ regs to present the info (as posted below).

You should also ask for the adjustment to be written into his statement/EHCP at annual review for extra evidence.

p26 JCQ regs:
'Where a candidate has complex needs, i.e.
Communication and Interaction Needs; or Sensory and/or Physical Needs; or Social, Mental and Emotional Needs; which have a substantial and long term adverse effect on his/her speed of processing, appropriate evidence of need (as below) must be available at the centre for inspection.

In these specific cases Form 8 is not required.

Substantial impairment – evidence of need
So as not to give an unfair advantage, the centre’s letter or file note (written by the SENCo) must:
confirm that the candidate has persistent and significant difficulties when
accessing and processing information and is disabled within the meaning of
the Equality Act 2010;
 include evidence of the candidate’s current difficulties and how they substantially impact on teaching and learning in the classroom;
 show the involvement of teaching staff in determining the need for 25% extra time;
 confirm that without the application of 25% extra time the candidate would be at a substantial disadvantage; (the candidate would be at a substantial disadvantage when compared with other, non-disabled candidates undertaking the assessment.)
 confirm that 25% extra time is the candidate’s normal way of working within the centre as a direct consequence of their disability.

The centre’s letter or file note is supported with, for example:
 a letter from CAMHS, a HCPC registered psychologist, a hospital consultant, a psychiatrist; or
 a letter from the Local Authority Specialist Service, Local Authority Sensory Impairment Service or Occupational Health Service†; or
 a letter from a Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT); or
 a Statement of Special Educational Needs relating to the candidate’s secondary education, or an Education, Health and Care Plan, which confirms the candidate’s
disability. '