Applicants with SEND
Where appropriate and in agreement with senior schools, applicants with SEND can be given an additional time of 25% to complete each test element. Applicants requiring extra time should have extra time requested for them by the guardian as part of their registration through the ISEB Guardian Portal.
Evidence of SEND status
Guardians must check with the senior school what documentation is needed as evidence for this request before completing their child’s Applicant Profile. It is usually an Educational Psychologist’s report (or other suitably qualified professional). Some schools require proof that the applicant’s reading speed or cognitive processing is less than average a standardised score below 89). As different senior schools have different SEND policies, ISEB recommends speaking with the SEND departments of the relevant senior schools. The guardian will need to upload this evidence as part of the registration process in order to request extra time. A senior school will be able to view the applicant’s record and evidence. If the information does not meet their requirements for extra time, they will appeal the request for extra time. This process is outlined in the ISEB Common Pre-Tests SEND Guidance documentation.
Senior schools should take into account the potential impact of any specific needs in their overall assessment of an applicant’s application.
Guardians can still register without entering their child’s SEND information, however, once their child’s Applicant Profile has been submitted and approved by the invigilation centre, there will be a limit on the changes guardians can make, including to SEND evidence and information. If you require your child’s SEND status to be reset, either to add further evidence or review existing documentation, you must contact ISEB to do so.
