haha that made me smile! If they can't get it right there really is no hope for us!! Michelle On 23 April 2013 13:14, Duncan Buck <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Michelle > > We resort to getting some proof of what they did before us, eg if they are > an adult some form of utility bill in their name from their previous > overseas address showing a point in the last two years, or if a child some > form of exam certificate or school report demonstrating attendance at a > foreign school. Obviously it is all open to fraud as I cannot tell a > Romanian utility bill from a shopping list, they may still be paying bills > in their country of origin, and if it is for the equivalent of a "John > Smith" it will be easy to obtain falsely. > > All of which reminds me of the worst driver in Ireland, a Mr Prawo Jazdy: > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7899171.stm > > Regards > > Duncan > > *Duncan Buck* > Exams Co-ordinator > Herefordshire College of Technology > DDI: 01432 365315 > Int: x315 > Group Email: [log in to unmask] > > *Please remind students that NO Mobile Phones, iPods, MP3/4 players, or > any device with electronic storage are to be taken into examination rooms, > and that Photo ID has to be shown for all examinations* > > > >>> Michelle Turner <[log in to unmask]> 4/23/2013 12:14 pm >>> > Just one more question on this - how do you obtain evidence that they have > been in the country less than 2 years? > > I have met with the students, one Romanian and one Lithuanian who both > state they have no entry papers?!? > > Sorry this is the first time this has arisen here....hopefully some larger > FE's have the answer?!?! > > > Thanks again > Michelle > > > On 10 April 2013 13:34, Jake Meechan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Hi Michelle**** >> >> **** >> >> We use the attached form to gather evidence and we only allow 10% extra >> time for the use of the dictionary, if they feel they need more than 10% >> they have to go through our ALS department for further evidence.**** >> >> **** >> >> Kind regards**** >> >> **** >> >> Jake**** >> >> **** >> >> *From:* The FE Exams Network mailing list [mailto: >> [log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Michelle Turner >> *Sent:* 10 April 2013 13:07 >> *To:* [log in to unmask] >> *Subject:* A Level students whose first langauge isn't English**** >> >> **** >> >> Hi all**** >> >> **** >> >> I'm after some advice and guidance - it looks like I may have a couple of >> students who have been in the country less than two years, use a bilingual >> dictionary in class etc and will also be requesting extra time..**** >> >> **** >> >> I've been through the JCQ guidance and wondered how do you evidence this >> especially for extra time I'm thinking parents level of English?!? They are >> being 'prepared' for qualifications in English but using dictionaries and >> extra time..?!?**** >> >> **** >> >> But where has the tutor been until now - telling us this!?!?**** >> >> **** >> >> Help please?!?**** >> >> **** >> >> Thanks**** >> >> Michelle **** >> >> **** >> >> *Michelle Turner***** >> >> *Examinations Manager / Rheolwr Arholiadau***** >> >> Deeside College /Coleg Glannau Dyfrdwy**** >> >> Kelsterton Road / Ffordd Celstryn**** >> >> Connah's Quay / Cei Conna**** >> >> Flintshire / Sir y Fflint**** >> >> CH5 4BR / CH5 4BR**** >> >> **Email/Ebost: [log in to unmask]**** >> >> Tel/Ffon: 01244 831531 Ext: 6107**** >> >> Fax/Ffacs: 01244 814305**** >> >> **** >> >> **** >> >> Please consider the environment before printing / Ystyriwch yr amgylchedd >> cyn argraffu >> **** >> > > > > -- > > *Michelle Turner* > > *Examinations Manager / Rheolwr Arholiadau* > > Deeside College /Coleg Glannau Dyfrdwy > > Kelsterton Road / Ffordd Celstryn > > Connah's Quay / Cei Conna > > Flintshire / Sir y Fflint > > CH5 4BR / CH5 4BR > > **Email/Ebost: [log in to unmask] > > Tel/Ffon: 01244 831531 Ext: 6107 > > Fax/Ffacs: 01244 814305 > > > Please consider the environment before printing / Ystyriwch yr amgylchedd > cyn argraffu > > ______________________________________________________________________ > This email and any content are confidential and intended solely for > the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Herefordshire College of > Technology. > > Herefordshire College of Technology. 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