{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765178.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":765178,"attributes":{"action":"Make disruption caused by staff absence a JCQ reason for special consideration","background":"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.","additional_details":"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.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2026-03-23T23:42:05.677Z","updated_at":"2026-04-21T13:12:37.957Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-21T13:12:37.959Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-23T23:51:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}