Rejected petition 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.

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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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Date submitted 23 March 2026
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