Likely panel decision: The claim will be deemed valid. If the documentary evidence verifies the nature of the condition and ties in with what the student is claiming then the panel are able to use their discretion. Examples of EC claims classed as VALID: Student submits EC claim with independent supporting evidence that covers a serious health issue where the dates of the assessment match the dates in the supporting evidence. Student submits EC with independent supporting evidence, with matching dates to assessment, that covers a serious personal circumstance, e.g. divorce, serious accident of close family member, death of close family member, court proceedings etc. in relation to pregnancy where there are medical complications associated with the pregnancy. Examples EC claims classed as NOT VALID: with incomplete information, i.e. they do not put the module codes and/or assessment deadline/date of examination. Claim without any independent supporting evidence. Claim with independent supporting evidence but the dates on the evidence and the dates of the assessment do not match (bearing in mind the extenuating circumstance and whether it may have affected the student for an extended period of time). in relation to pregnancy except as above. Claim in relation to a holiday, wedding or sporting fixture. in relation to computer crashes, lost disks, printer malfunctions etc. in relation to minor illness, eg. cold, headaches, hay fever etc.
Likely panel decision: The claim will be deemed valid. If the documentary evidence verifies the nature of the condition and ties in with what the student is claiming then the panel are able to use their discretion. Examples of EC claims classed as VALID: Student submits EC claim with independent supporting evidence that covers a serious health issue where the dates of the assessment match the dates in the supporting evidence. Student submits EC with independent supporting evidence, with matching dates to assessment, that covers a serious personal circumstance, e.g. divorce, serious accident of close family member, death of close family member, court proceedings etc. in relation to pregnancy where there are medical complications associated with the pregnancy. Examples EC claims classed as NOT VALID: with incomplete information, i.e. they do not put the module codes and/or assessment deadline/date of examination. Claim without any independent supporting evidence. Claim with independent supporting evidence but the dates on the evidence and the dates of the assessment do not match (bearing in mind the extenuating circumstance and whether it may have affected the student for an extended period of time). in relation to pregnancy except as above. Claim in relation to a holiday, wedding or sporting fixture. in relation to computer crashes, lost disks, printer malfunctions etc. in relation to minor illness, eg. cold, headaches, hay fever etc.
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