Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy

A special consideration is consideration given to a learner who was prepared and present at an assessment  but  may  have  been  disadvantaged  by  temporary  illness,  injury  or  adverse circumstances outside of their control.

It is important to note that special consideration may not be possible where assessment
requires the demonstration of practical competence or the training provides a licence to
practice.

Where an assessment of learning is carried out and marked by a computer, the learner will have the ability to take it at a later date however this must be completed prior to any practical assessments or other learning is carried out.

A special consideration cannot give a learner an unfair advantage to other learners and must not mislead the learners’ achievement. The learner’s results must reflect their true achievement and not potential ability. Training and Inspection Services Ltd decision on requests for special considerations will vary from learner to learner and one subject to another. The factors may include the severity of the consideration, date of assessment and the nature of the assessment such as practical or oral presentation.

The learner may be eligible for special considerations if;

    The performance in an assessment is affected by circumstances out of their control, such
      as recent personal illness, accident or bereavement

    Alternative arrangements which were agreed in advance proved to be inappropriate or
      inadequate

    Part of an assessment / event was missed due to circumstances beyond the control of
      the learner

The learner will not be eligible for special consideration if;

    The leaner has not been affected at the time of an assessment by a particular condition     Part of an assessment / event is missed due to personal arrangements including
      holidays or unauthorised absence

    The event / assessment is affected by difficulties such as disturbances through building
      work, lack of proper facilities, changes in or shortages of staff or industrial disputes

Examples of circumstances where special consideration may be given are;

    Terminal illness of the learner

    Recent bereavement of a member of the immediate family

    Serious of disruptive domestic crises leading to acute anxiety about the family     Incapacitating illness or injury of the learner

    Severe car accident

    Outbreak of infection where learners are in isolation

    Lost or damaged work beyond the control of the learner

Special consideration will not be granted for minor illness or a minor disturbance.

Requests for special considerations are approved by Training and Inspection Services Ltd

Applications for special considerations must be made on case by case basis and thus separate applications must be made for each learner. Any requests for special considerations will only be approved if they do not;

    Affect the quality and reliability of the learning
    Provide an unfair advantage to other learners

    Influence or compromise the final outcome of the assessment of learning

Any requests for special considerations must be made to Training and Inspection Services Ltd within 7 days of the event or assessment using the appropriate paperwork.  If you are unsure if a learner requires a special consideration please speak with Training and Inspection Services Ltd who will provide the relevant guidance.

It  is important  to  note  that  special consideration  will  not  be  granted  if where  learner achievement has been acknowledged and certified.