[senco-forum] Deadline for AAs for November exams

I have responded to the exam boards asking if they had also consulted with
schools and the difficulties they have in finding time to process
applications properly (lots of time finding out information and assessing
pupils, little of which is formally dedicated time). I also pointed out that
being "for November exams only" is somewhat irrelevant in my school, as 99%
of my AA students are taking November modular exams - so it does not cut
down on the workload at all!!

They also failed to point it out in the "changes to regulations" section,
which most teachers first look at,  in order to get a grasp on any changes
for this academic year.

I will forward on their reply to the forum,  when/if I receive one.

Sharon

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From: Amanda [mailto:amandavh at btinternet.com] 
Sent: 05 September 2006 19:04
To: Sharon Fawcitt; Senco Forum
Subject: Re: [senco-forum] Deadline for Access Arrangements for November
exams - reply from JCQ

I'm panicking too - especially as our exam supervisor phoned the board
yesterday and was told the end of October!  I just hope the person we have
to get in to do our testing can come next week!

Amanda

Secondary SENCO

Cornwall.

Sharon Fawcitt <sfawcitt at dsl.pipex.com> wrote:

Those involved in Access Arrangements need to note the deadline below for
November modular exams.

Now I am panicking about getting everyone tested in time and forms
completed!!!

Sharon

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From: info [mailto:info at jcq.org.uk] 
Sent: 05 September 2006 14:58
To: Sharon Fawcitt
Subject: RE: Deadline for Access Arrangements for November exams

Dear Sharon,

Many thanks for your email regarding the above. 

Please note that the regulation date is correct as published. This date was
changed specifically for the examinations in November as the awarding bodies
cannot process applications received at the end of October by the start of
November and therefore in time for the November series. You should note that
this date of the 30th September is only for the November examinations.

I hope this clarifies the issue for you but if not please do not hesitate to
contact us again.

Kind Regards

Bimla

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From: Sharon Fawcitt [mailto:sfawcitt at dsl.pipex.com] 
Sent: 02 September 2006 16:03
To: info
Subject: Deadline for Access Arrangements for November exams

Hi,

I noticed that the deadline for "all other arrangements" (i.e. not modified
papers) for November modular exams is set, this year, as 30th September as
opposed to the usual end of October. I rang and spoke to AQA and they
assured me that the deadline is still end of October and NOT as written in
the Regulations and Guidance relating to candidates who are eligible. . . .
. etc. Etc.

Could you please confirm that this is the case and then could you add an
erratum to the website?

Many thanks - look forward to hearing from you.

Sharon Fawcitt

AMBDA

Amanda
Secondary SENCO
Cornwall