Extra time in 11+ tests

[crazytime]

A friend asked if you get extra time in the SET tests
I have advised her to contact the schools but was wondering if anyone knows, is this offered ?

[PurpleDuck]

I assume this would be for a child with particular (and officially documented) needs, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia etc? If this is the case, I think - although I'm not 100% sure - the schools are obliged to make special arrangements, but you were right suggesting to your friend it's best to check directly with the school.

[Ladymuck]

Yes you can, and when the details for the exam come out you will be told who to contact.

[Moon unit]

If a child is awarded extra time for the entrance exam will they then go on to get that automatically in all tests and exams in school?
I can see that can be done for GCSE and A level but how does it work for the tests they have in class on a fairly regular basis?

[Ladymuck]

For the more formal tests, yes, though I think you have to be reassessed every so often (from what I've seen students seem to only have 1 assessment during years 7-11, timed in order to give them the extra time until GCSE). I suspect that pupils may not get extra time in say a weekly vocab test.

Unfortunately in exam week the "extra time" definitely comes out of free time, and it can be quite intense.

[Moon unit]

Thanks Ladymuck that's helpful.
We have a close friend who's dd has been allowed extra time but she is worried that going forward may feel quite pressurised with all the tests they seem to get these days.

[Happy265]

My daughter is in year 7 at Nonsuch and had extra time for the entrance exams.

I would be happy to answer any questions if you PM me.