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Examples for Extenuating Circumstances
Enter any information about extenuating circumstances which may have impacted the applicant's
education and achievement.
Catrin’s Year 12 assessment, along with the rest of her cohort, was impacted by an unfortunate
staffing challenge, which led to her class having two new teachers in the space of three months in
subject XX. She has recovered well from the disruption and remains positive, and we feel that her
tenacity will help her to close some of the gap. However, her final grades may not truly reflect her
natural intellect and ability.
Ross moved sixth form centre having spent the previous five years at one of our feeder schools.
Transitioning to a new environment represented a challenge for Ross and he took longer to adjust
than his peers. He and our pastoral team worked very closely together during the first two terms
to ensure that Ross developed the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
He has expressed some anxiety about transitioning into another new learning environment and
we would recommend a proactive approach from Ross’s future tutors in offering access to
support materials
Outside of school, Munroe takes on significant responsibilities within his family by supporting his
mum in caring for his three young siblings. It’s to his credit that he does this, but early in his
National 5 studies it did create pressure when he had competing deadlines for internally assessed
work. He has been very open with us about balancing his home life and studies and we have been
delighted to support him with flexibility on deadlines
Jordan was diagnosed with macular dystrophy known as Best Disease, an eye disorder that can
cause worsening (progressive) vision loss for which there is no treatment and is registered as
visually impaired. It has been a life-changing diagnosis.
We ensured Jordan sat at the front of the class, all lectures printed off in A3 handouts or given as
PowerPoint (to his personal ipad) as he is unable to read the board.
The school have contacted the examination board on his behalf.
Joyah’s attainment profile reflects some disruption in her personal life, with her family
circumstances meaning that she moved house twice in Year 11. National Certificate of Educational
Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 results reflect her hardworking nature, and we believe they are a
more accurate representation of her capability and potential than the exams taken previously.
Life is becoming more stable, and this is reflected in an upturn in her work; she is now on track to
return to her higher levels of attainment