FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q.
What do I do if there’s a clash on my timetable?
• The school will re-schedule papers internally (on the same day) where there is a clash of
subjects. Candidates will normally sit one paper then have a break during which they will be
supervised and must not have any communication with other candidates. They will then sit the
second subject paper. It may be necessary for you to bring a packed lunch if you have exams
in the morning and afternoon as you will have to remain in isolation until both examinations are
completed. If in doubt consult the Examinations Officer.
Q.
What do I do if I think I have the wrong paper?
• Invigilators will ask you to check before the exam starts. If you think something is wrong, put
your hand up and tell the invigilator immediately.
Q.
What do I do if I have an accident or fall ill before the exam?
• Inform Mrs. Ward (Exam Officer) at the earliest possible point so she can help or advise you. In
the case of an accident which prevents you from writing it may be possible to provide you with
a scribe to write your answers but we will need as much prior notice as possible. You will need
to obtain medical evidence (from your GP or hospital) if you wish the school to make an appeal
for Special Consideration on your behalf (see below).
Q.
What is an Appeal for Special Consideration?
• Special Consideration is an adjustment to the marks or grades of a candidate who is eligible
for consideration. The allowance for Special Consideration is from 0% (consideration given but
addition of marks considered inappropriate) to 5% (reserved for exceptional cases). Parents
should be aware that any adjustment is likely to be small and no feedback is ever provided.
Candidates will only be eligible for Special Consideration if they have been fully prepared and
covered the whole course but performance in the examination or in the production of
coursework is affected by adverse circumstances beyond their control. Examples of such
circumstances may be illness, accident or injury, bereavement, domestic crisis. The
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