Results ServicesCharlie O’DonnellCfE Support Manager
Exceptional CircumstancesExceptional Circumstances
Time-frame Based on
Pre-Certification Qualifications with timetabled exam
To support
All Candidates
2015 Key Dates
Exceptional Circumstances open (to submit)Exceptional Circumstances submission of request deadlineExceptional Circumstances submission of evidence deadlineExceptional Circumstances results issuedExceptional Circumstances appeal deadline
14 April 201510 days after the exam13 days after the exam4 August 201519 August 2015
Exceptional Circumstance reasons (detailed)
Bereavement Medical reasons Domestic circumstances Exceptional Absence
Examination Arrangements Examination Disruption
Post-results ServicesPost-results Services
Time-frame Based on
Post-Certification Externally-assessed components
To support
All Candidates
Services
Clerical Check Marking review
2015 Key Dates
Post-results Services openPriority Marking Review deadlineClerical Check/Marking Review deadlinePriority Marking Review results issuedClerical Check/Marking Review results issued
4 August 201519 August 201526 August 201528 August 201530 September 2015
Before CertificationBefore Certification
MarkingMarking Marker Check/StandardisationMarker Check/Standardisation
Grade Boundary
Grade Boundary FinalisationFinalisation
3000+ Exceptional Circumstances Consideration requests
o e-Markingo Marking instructionso Marker Meetings
o Identify severe, lenient or inconsistent marking
o Cut-off scores/pass mark determination
o Statistical analysis
o Re-mark scripts identified at marker check
o Exceptional Circumstances
After CertificationAfter CertificationResults/Certification
Post-results Services
Clerical Check Priority Marking Review Marking Review
o Check to ensure marks have been totalled correctly
o Results available 30 September 2015
o £10.00
o Review of original markingo Results available 30
September 2015o £29.75
o Review of original markingo Results available by 28
August 2015o HEP details required on
requesto £39.75
Centres will be charged a fee for using this service where there is no change to the original grade following a Post-results Services request
Additional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesSQA Coordinators Guide
Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service: Information for centres
Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service: System User Guide
Post-results Services: Information for centres (published June 2015)Post-results Services: System User Guide (published June 2015)
www.SQA.org.uk/ResultsServices
Post-results Services: Helpdesk (4 August – 30 September 2015)
0345 213 6619/[email protected]
Exceptional Circumstances: Helpdesk (14 April – 31 August 2015)
0345 213 6640/[email protected]
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Charlie O’DonnellCfE Support Manager