Form: SC1

Issue: 2

Issue Date: May 2013

Application for Special Consideration for BTEC and Pearson NVQ/SVQ Qualifications

This completed form should be sent to: Vocational Quality Standards Team at Edexcel, One90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH or e-mailed to

It is recommended centres read the Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration Policy before submitting an application.

A SEPARATE FORM SHOULD USUALLY BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED FOR EACH APPLICATION

PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED

Centre Number: / Centre Name:
Learner(s)Registration Number(s): / Learner(s) Full Name(s):

Please indicate the reason Special Consideration is being applied for by double clicking the appropriate box and mark as checked

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION / YES
Performance during assessment affected by circumstances beyond the learner’s control
Part of an assessment was missed due to circumstances beyond the learner’s control
Alternative assessment arrangements agreed in advance were inappropriate or inadequate
Learner’s work has been lost
Posthumous certification

Please note that if the Special Consideration application does not fall into one of the categories identified above, then it is possible the application will be rejected. If you require additional information, please contact us via

Please provide a rationale of the adverse circumstances affecting the learner’s performance in assessment giving as much detail as possible
Assessment Date / Unit Title & Code
Please provide an explanation of the special consideration you wish to apply
Example: Adjustment of assessment outcome –Exemption of P2
Please provide details of supporting evidence of the adverse circumstance the learner was faced with at the time of assessment
Please explain why it will be more appropriate to applyspecial consideration rather than making alterative arrangements
Consider:
  • Could the learner transfer down a level in order to achieve a qualification
  • Could the learner complete at a later date

BEFORE SUBMITTINGTO PEARSON, PLEASE CHECK THAT:-

  • All sections of the form have been completed
  • Medical and/or psychological evidence is attached (where appropriate)
  • You have read Pearson Qualification Services’ Policy on Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration

Please note the following:-

  • Certificates CANNOT be claimed until the outcome of the Special Consideration has been confirmed by Pearson
  • An individual block will be placed on the learner involved until a decision is reached.

DECLARATION

I confirm that the information provided in this application, to my knowledge, is accurate

Name of Head of Centre/Quality Nominee Please print / Signature of Head of Centre/Quality Nominee (electronic signatures will be accepted)
Telephone Number / E-mail Address / Date

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