Submitted on Monday 23rd March 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 21st April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Make disruption caused by staff absence a JCQ reason for special consideration
To make all qualifications regulated by the JCQ "JQC-Regulated Qualifications" to include disruption caused by significant staff absence a reason for special consideration in marking 'compassionate marking' where it has not been possible to make substantial mitigating efforts to reduce impact.
Right now, students impacted by long term sickness of staff may not get the right support to achieve 'best day' performance in their exams. Some may not get substitute/supply teacher support and may have to self teach. To make grading fair and equitable, students impacted by this type of disruption should be eligible for compassionate marking adjustments on a case-by-case basis to ensure integrity and fairness.
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