ill on day of exam

Joseph · Post by **Joseph** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:16 pm

How many points are awarded if your child is ill when the sit the 11+ please ?

Essex mum · Post by **Essex mum** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:48 pm

From my understanding none. Certainly, here in Essex, you are told not to send your child if they are ill and arrangements will be made to sit the exam on another day. You do not sit it on your own, there are always a few. This also allows for those children who are unable to take the exam on a Saturday, due to religious reasons.

Wish Upon A Star · Post by **Wish Upon A Star** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:30 pm

What if they become ill during the exam but manage to complete it ?

Essex mum · Post by **Essex mum** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:47 am

If a child is taken ill during the exam they have to finish the paper they are on. They are then allowed to sit any other papers on another day. If they continue, they are deemed to be fit to sit the exam. However, if the examiners were made aware that your child was not feelig very well and this was reported at the time, you may have this as evidence if you have to appeal.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:09 pm

Why would anyone allocate extra marks to a child who was ill on the day, but sat the test at a later date. This would be unfair to those who sat on the day.