Guidelines for Documenting Personal Circumstances in University Assessments, Exercises of English

Download Guidelines for Documenting Personal Circumstances in University Assessments and more Exercises English in PDF only on Docsity! Acceptable reasons for using the support processes for personal circumstances Student and Academic Services July 2018 Evidence requirements You must provide original, independent documentary evidence. This must show that your personal circumstances were out of your control and could not be prevented.  The evidence must be dated and correlate with the dates of the assessment.  Evidence must be in English with any translation of supporting documentation organised and financed by you and undertaken by an authorised translator. You may be able to use a local authority translation service such as the one provided by Bristol City Council. Acceptable reasons for using the support processes for personal circumstances Example of appropriate evidence Serious personal accident, injury or illness (including mental health) of self, close family member or significant other. Medical certification, hospital letters, hospital appointments, copy of prescription or medication, letter from a counsellor. Death or anniversary of death of close family member / significant other Death certificate, order of service, newspaper announcement or corroboration from a member of the student’s family. Where appropriate, additional information on the location of a funeral, and any requirements for religious observance may be helpful. Serious personal disruption: major household problem, fire, burglary, requirement to appear in court victim of a crime, court attendance, relationship breakdown, unanticipated or non- negotiable commitment to duties associated with an elected office, membership of a voluntary organisation or service with reserve forces. Independent (third party) evidence of serious personal disruption e.g. emergency services, letter of corroboration from the relevant organisation, solicitor’s letter, letter from courts or member of the student’s family, counsellor, victim support, etc. Unplanned or unexpected circumstances during pregnancy or for a parent with a baby under six months old: in cases where the student needs additional support beyond that outlined in their pregnancy support plan. Medical certification (doctor’s note, hospital letters, hospital appointments).