appeal bexley special arrangements 11 plus nvr

appealmum · Post by **appealmum** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:32 am

Hello
There are probably a very limited number of people who can help me here. Can anyone say if the "special arrangement" NVR Bexley test included a time warning? (ie you have one munite left)

Thanks - appeal mum

HP · Post by HP » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:32 am

Hi Appealmum

"Special Arrangements" usually refers to extra time - up to 25% - or rest breaks. These are given so that the child can demonstrate their full potential on paper which they would not be able to do without these concessions, for reasons usually relating to a disability or learning difficulties.

I do not think that a time warning would constitute special arrangments - this would be a very small concession anyway - unless this had been specifically requested and was not available to all pupils.

Hope this helps

HP

appealmum · Post by **appealmum** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:39 am

Hi
Thanks for the reply - my query is a lot more specific. Did Bexley 11 plus NVR this year include a time warning. ie were the children warned at the end of each individual section "you have one minute left"?
Appeal mum

HP · Post by HP » Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:05 am

Hi appealmum,

Noticed that you've also posted this in kent. Hope you get a response either way.

Have you tried contacting the authorities where the test was administered to try and establish this?

HP

appealmum · Post by **appealmum** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:08 am

Thanks - just trying to get info as quick as possible, I will contact them.
Appeal mum