Additional time - revised criteria for 2005

To be eligible for up to 25 per cent additional time, a pupil would meet:

 at least three of the criteria outlined in section A

OR

  • one of the criteria outlined in section B.

Section A

Pupils who may be considered eligible for up to 25 per cent additional time would meet three or more of the following criteria:

A1.Reading age (using a test of comprehension, single word reading or reading rate, ie accuracy with speed) in the below average range for the pupil’s age.

  • ‘Below average’ here refers to a standardised score of below 85.

A2.Pupils increase their reading comprehension age by 9 months or more when allowed 25 per cent additional time to complete a timed reading test, or there is other evidence of slow reading speed.

  • Most pupils will complete a timed reading test in the time allowed. Pupils who work very slowly may benefit from additional time to complete the test, and this could be used as evidence in a request for additional time. Pupils should not be told at the start of the test that additional time will be allowed as this may cause them to slow down their work. In administering the test, provide pupils with two different coloured pens and ask them to change pen at the start of the additional time allowance. It is then possible to check how the additional time has been used (eg to continue answering, to proofread or check, to complete questions missed out).
  • Other specific evidence - for example, some tests specifically test reading rate (a combination of accuracy and speed).

A3.Free writing speed of 10 (KS2)/15 (KS3) words or less per minute.

  • A recognised test of writing speed should be carried out or a pupil should be asked to write for at least 10 minutes and the number of words written per minute calculated.

A4.A processing speed that is in the low average or below average range for the pupil’s age.

  • ‘Low’ or ‘below average’ here refers to a standardised score of below 90.

A5.Significant discrepancy between cognitive ability and performance, shown by:

  • a difference of more than 20 points between verbal and performance IQ and/or
  • at least average verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, or quantitative scores alongside below average literacy scores. ‘At least average’ here refers to standardised scores of 90 or above, and ‘below average’ to a standardised score of below 85.

Section B

Pupils who may be considered eligible for up to 25 per cent additional time would meet one of the following criteria:

B1.Pupils with limited fluency in the English language (EAL), for example those on level 1 threshold or level 1 secure on the common scale for assessment provided in A language in common.

  • Schools using alternative EAL assessments should send in the scale of the assessment. The level the pupil is working at for English should be below level 2 of the national curriculum.
  • These pupils would be working below the level of the English tests, and should not be entered for them. Additional time will not be granted for them. Additional time will only be granted in mathematics and science for these pupils if they are working at the level of those tests.
  • A language in common is available on the QCA website at and can be ordered from QCA Publications on 08700 606015 (price £4, reference QCA/00/584).

B2.An appropriate professional such as a doctor, physiotherapist or occupational therapist has made a recent recommendation for additional time because of a physical disability or a medical condition that affects the pupil’s ability to access the tests.

  • The recommendation should make clear why the condition affects the pupil’s ability to work under timed conditions.
  • For pupils who have specific learning difficulties, the LEA or NAA needs relevant information, as set out in points A1 to A5, where appropriate, in order to assess the application. Applications which do not provide sufficient information will not be processed.

B3.Other very exceptional circumstances.

  • There may be a very small number of pupils who genuinely need additional time to complete a test but who do not fall into the above criteria. Appropriate evidence giving details of how additional time will enable them to access the tests must be provided.

National curriculum tests 2005

APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME FORM: SCHOOL DETAILS

Before completing this and the Pupil details form please ensure that you:

  • have read the relevant guidance in the 2005 Assessment and reporting arrangements booklet
  • only submit applications for pupils who do not have a statement and who are working at the level

assessed by the tests.

After completing this please sign, take a copy for your school records and return to your LEA Assessment coordinator with completed Pupil details form(s) by 5pm, 1 March 2005.

Note: incomplete or incorrectly completed forms will not be processed and will be returned.

If you have any queries about completion of the forms that are not explained in the guidance, please contact the Additional time coordinator, NAA by e-mail to or on 020 7509 5533.

School name
DfES number / /
Key stage / 2 / 3 / Please check
Contact name
Position
Telephone no
E-mail address / @

Please list the pupils applied for below.

First name / Surname
Number of applications enclosed / Total number of pupils in the cohort
I request permission to allow up to 25% additional time for the pupils listed above, whose details are provided in the Pupil details form(s) attached.
______
Headteacher’s signature / //
Date DD/MM/YYYY

National curriculum tests 2005

APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME FORM: PUPIL DETAILS

DfES number / /
Pupil surname
Pupil first name
Date of birth / / / / / 1 / 9 / 9

Q1. Subjects for which up to 25% additional time is being requested (please check boxes)

English / Written mathematics# / Science
Pupil’s teacher assessment level
# not mental mathematics
Q2. Does the pupil receive provision of additional time on a regular basis in school? (Yes/No)
Q3. Is the pupil at School Action or School Action Plus (or equivalent) on the SEN Code of Practice? (Yes/No)

Criteria for additional time in key stage 2 and 3 tests

For the application to be considered, you must provide relevant data or details. Applications that do not provide sufficient information will not be processed and will be returned.

PART A CRITERIA Please ensure you tick () those that apply and provide relevant data.

A1. A standardised score of below 85 using a reading test.
Reading age (standardised score)
Date when tested / //
Test used (please specify)
A2. Pupil demonstrates an increase of 9 months or more in reading comprehension age when allowed 25% additional time to complete a timed reading test, or there is other evidence of slow reading speed.
Reading comprehension age without 25% additional time / years / months
Reading comprehension age with 25% additional time / years / months
Date when tested / //
Test used (please specify)
Other evidence of slow reading speed
A3. Free writing speed of 10 words or less per minute for key stage 2 pupils or 15 words or less per minute for key stage 3 pupils.
Free writing speed / wpm
Date when tested / //
Test used (if appropriate)
A4. A standardised score of below 90 using a test of processing speed.
Processing speed (standardised score)
Date when tested / //
Test done by
A5. A significant difference between cognitive ability and performance.
At least average verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, or quantitative scores alongside below average literacy scores / Reasoning score / Literacy
score
A difference of more than 20 points between verbal and performance IQ / Verbal score / Performance score
Date when tested / / / / / /
Test used (reasoning/verbal)
Test used (literacy/performance)
Number of Part A criteria met. If less than 3, please consider other access arrangements
unless the pupil meets any of the Part B criteria.
PART B CRITERIA
B1. Limited fluency in the English language.
Please provide details:
B2. An appropriate professional has made a recommendation for additional time due to physical disability or medical condition.
Please provide details:
B3. Other very exceptional circumstances.
Please provide details:

We realise that tests alone will not always indicate the level of need for a pupil. If you feel it would help your case, please use the box below to support the application further.

Please provide details: