Thanks Ruth.

Julie

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From: The FE Exams Network mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ruth Castle
Sent: 26 March 2014 11:32
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Subject: Re: Normal way of working vs. Form 8's

Hi Julie

The form contains staff details so I can’t attach it but here’s an idea of layout for you.

Learner

Learner ID:

Course

Course Tutor

Referral date:

What do you think the student’s barrier to learning is (eg dyslexia / mental health difficulties)?
Is there any historic evidence (Statement / Section 139A) to support this view	Yes / No
If ‘Yes’; where is this information located?
Do you think that the learner’s experience could be improved through information, advice and guidance to your teaching team?	Yes / No
Do you think that the learner requires additional in class learning support	Yes / No
Has the learner received this during their previous education at school or another college?	Yes / No
How do you think this will benefit the learner?
Do you think that the learner will benefit from study skills / assignment support?	Yes / No
How do you think that this will benefit the learner?
Is there any evidence that the learner has received exam arrangements in the past?	Yes / No

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From: The FE Exams Network mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Julie Griffin
Sent: 26 March 2014 11:24
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Subject: Re: Normal way of working vs. Form 8's

What a good idea – are you able to share the questionnaire?

Julie

Julie Griffin I Examinations Co-ordinator

Room D215

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Hempstead Road

Watford

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Tel: 01923 812299

Fax: 01923 812058

Mobile: 07920 028390

Email: [log in to unmask]

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From: The FE Exams Network mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ruth Castle
Sent: 26 March 2014 11:23
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Subject: Re: Normal way of working vs. Form 8's

We have introduced a system whereby the Course Manager must complete a questionnaire regarding the student and needs. When Learning Support receive this questionnaire they then use the information as a starting point to determine whether the student has a ‘normal way of working’ and should be put through assessment for AAs. They will check whether LS staff are present in the classroom and if we received any reports from school.

Some students have not been assessed for AAs based on the fact the questionnaire is not present, the info on it does not support ‘normal way of working’ or the information cannot be backed up with a history of need.

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Sent: 26 March 2014 10:49
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Subject: Re: Normal way of working vs. Form 8's

We have had some very good support from our ELT team. When tutors request the access arrangement we firstly ask for proof this is their normal way of working - if we aren't given the proof at this stage then the request is not taken any further.

At the start of the year on our training day all staff were informed of the need to prove this as the normal way of working - this was done whilst our ELT team were in attendance - they have since backed us completely on saying no to the requests if there is no proof.

Sarah-Jane Taylor
Examinations Officer
Carlisle College

Tel: 01228 822816

>>> Duncan Buck <[log in to unmask]> 26/03/2014 10:38 >>>
Hi All

I am getting distinctly cheesed off by the confusion that people are allowing to develop between the recommendations on a Form 8 and the requirement for "normal way of working".

The majority of our learners have a Form 8 produced for them at the beginning of an academic year (or worse, the first year of a two year course) where a series of theoretical recommendations are made, eg. up to 25% extra time and a Reader. What then happens is that the student does not receive either of these in class and little is done to practice with assistive technology or provide strategies for the learner to be able to read for themselves. However, when it comes to exams time we, in common with most Colleges it appears, are put under pressure to put a full 25% extra time and a Reader in place. Then when it comes to the exam the majority of these students neither use their Reader for anything more than the odd word nor their extra time.

There appears to be a gap in the process that I am having difficulty in getting filled - the part where the learner develops a "normal way of working" including the access arrangement that suits their need. My concern is three fold:

1. We are not helping the learner to become independent for their post College life.

2. We are unfairly advantaging these students and hence disadvantaging the others.

3. We are wasting resources in Exams unnecessarily.

How do you get your Management to understand that the initial report is a starting point and that the Form 8 is supposed to then reflect how the learners "normal way of working" has developed and the support fine-tuned? The majority of teaching staff I speak to, from this and other establishments, seem to wish to turn a blind eye to the middle stage and just provide the disabled learner with as much in the way of concessions in an exam as possible.

Regards

Duncan

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