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I would apply for spec con in this instance rather than ET so the board take the stammer into account if it is evident on the recording, mentioning it is exacerbated by stress etc. It would be difficult to monitor the use of ET in such a situation. The JCQ should be able to advise what would be appropriate Sarah Cassel-Gerard Examinations Officer Esher College Centre 64785 0208 398 0291 ext 318 0208 335 2531 (direct line) [ball2] From: The FE Exams Network mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Thompson, Sarah Sent: 18 April 2013 15:34 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Extra time in an oral for student with a stammer Hi all Has anyone awarded extra time, in an oral examination, to a student with a stammer, for which they are receiving speech therapy? I've had a request from the teacher conducting the oral who says she is worried that it may be counted as undue hesitation. The stammer gets worse when she is stressed (not too bad most of the time) and if she were to know she had extra time, it may reduce her stress levels and therefore the stammer might not be as bad. I know JCQ don't permit extra time in exams testing the time in which a skill is performed, so although an oral is timed, I don't think this fits into this category? Is extra time allowed in this situation? Really drawn a blank on this one so any advice greatly appreciated. Many thanks Sarah Thompson Examinations Manager King Edward VI College, Stourbridge Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Extension: 221 Direct dial: 01384 398121 **************************************************************************** This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of King Edward VI College Stourbridge. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and we request that you do not disseminate, forward, print, or copy this email. If you have received this email in error please notify King Edward VI College Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1TD, UK on +44-(0) 1384 398100. **************************************************************************** ________________________________ This email is confidential and is for the attention of the addressee only. Esher College accept no responsibility for information, errors or omissions contained in it. If you received this email in error, please inform us by reply and delete all copies from your system. No legally binding commitments are, or will, be created by this email and where it is our intention to create such legally binding commitments, we will do so through hard copy correspondence or documents. All email received and sent by us may be monitored to protect the business interests of Esher College.