After you have selected the submit button on the online tool, you will be provided with a confirmation page. The page shows a summary of all the application details, along with a unique reference number. We recommend that you print a copy of this for your records.
The confirmation page will show you the status of the application; the status will be one of those defined below:
Accepted
The request has been successful, and the appropriate tariff will be awarded to the candidate.
Rejected
The request has been unsuccessful, and the criterion for receiving any special consideration has not been met.
The Special Requirements Team will review all rejected cases within Pearson.
Pending
Further consideration needs to be given to the application before a decision can be made. It could also indicate that the request may require evidence of the problem to be submitted.
Absent requests will always show as pending until the week prior to results day.
Hard-Copy Request
The application has been selected for auditing purposes. As part of the quality process, the application will need to be sent to speccons.online@pearson.com along with any supporting evidence, for the team to review.
Once this information has been sent to us, we will then be able to review your application. If we do not receive this information, we will not be able to process your application for special consideration.
Please note: This status is subject to change, as requests will be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications.
Please click here for further FAQs, Pearson user documents, JCQ regulations and guides on Special consideration.
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