[senco-forum] Extra time at GCSE

I have a pupil in year 11 who has just been diagnosed as dyspraxic. His  
parents arranged this assessment and are now expecting  the recommendation of  25% 
extra time in his GCSE's to be allowed by  the school. Unfortunately  there 
is no history of need/provision or  support. 

This pupil's scores are generally in the average range although there is a  
difference of 108 for Verbal IQ compared to 94 for Non-verbal;. The  
recommendation for extra time is based on slow handwriting speed (due to the  dyspraxia) 
of 15wpm, which is only slightly below the recommended average of  16.9 wpm. 

 I am not meaning to be uncaring and want to give this pupil  every 
opportunity to do himself justice but just feel a little concerned  that we do not have 
enough evidence to justify the additonal time  allowance.

Any views please would be welcome.

Chris