How does City help girls with special educational needs or special
circumstances when they take their exam?
If a candidate has any form of special educational need, they can be considered for
extra time
. We will
need to receive a
recommendation
from your daughter’s school SENCo or equivalent specialist teacher.
Alternatively parents can provide CLSG with a recent
Educational Psychologist’s report
dated within 2
years
. Please note we strictly adhere to the
JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications)
guidelines when awarding
candidates with access arrangements and therefore even if a student has an Educational Psychologist’s
report, it does not automatically qualify them for extra time. Reports of this nature need to reach us at least
six weeks before the entrance exam date (further details will be sent nearer to exam time).
We also appreciate that other circumstances can affect performance on the day. It is crucial that you
make us aware of any of the following
before exam day
so that we can take these into account:
English as a second language.
Illness or lengthy absence from school.
Family circumstances such as a recent bereavement.
Periods of schooling outside the UK.
Should girls receive tutoring before the entrance assessment?
We do not wish for girls to endure hours of extra tuition. Our tests are generally based on work the girls will be
familiar with from school. While it is important to work towards correct answers for Maths papers, for example,
we also look for girls who show originality and flair rather than repeating pre-prepared answers. We would much
prefer girls to come along to their assessments feeling fresh and full of energy rather than worn out from working
too hard!
Which girls does City make offers to?
It is crucial for us to have an admissions process which is as
fair and transparent
as possible. Without requiring
the girls to sit endless assessments and tests, we aim to identify the girls with the
most potential to be happy
learners
here at City. We therefore make offers to girls who:
display a
high level of academic ability
in their entrance exam.
have a
strong record at their current school.
(We look carefully at school references. If a
reference is not received, we will look at the most recent school report).
show
good character, originality and real potential to think independently
in their interview (11+
and 16+) or practical assessment day (7+).
demonstrate that they would
enjoy
making the most of the wide-ranging educational
opportunities offered to them at City.
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